Piggyback problem solvers
It’s all very well having greener HGVs to deliver ‘the final mile’. But what if they can’t physically reach their destination? Brian Weatherley reports on a solution from French bodybuilder Libner
Pollution solutions
The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) aims to help businesses reduce carbon footprint. Deputy director Jonathan Murray talks to John Challen about which technologies will play the biggest parts
Power surge
With Nissan's e-NV200 electric van now available to order, John Kendall examines the technologies and future for electric vehicles
Not so niche
The Niche Vehicle Network's annual symposium revealed some projects that have the potential to impact future mainstream commercial vehicles. Brian Tinham reports
On top of your game at the IRTE Conference
We live in perplexing times. Not just hybrid, but full-electric heavy trucks are finally moving from concept to reality. Platoons and autonomous vehicles are not far behind. Alternative fuels are in the ascendant. The list goes on.
Safety in numbers
Fleet engineers choosing from the array of competing money-saving interventions now have evidence-based, independent data on tap. Brian Tinham reports from the Centre for Sustainable Road Freight
Just the ticket?
Powered by the outgoing Green Bus Fund, no sector comes close to the sheer diversity of drivetrains put into service on modern buses. Steve Banner examines the pros and cons
Keep the noise down
Last year’s Quiet Cities conference revealed plenty of sound arguments behind the latest generation of low-noise trucks and hushed ancillary equipment. Brian Weatherley reports.
LCVs on the charge
The number of electric vehicle options for operators continues to grow, albeit still at the light, rather than heavy-duty end of the spectrum. John Challen highlights some of the most recent developments
Supercharged vans
Operations of diesel light commercial vehicles are likely to be increasingly curtailed in many urban areas, and retrofitting electric drivelines may be a solution for some fleets. Richard Simpson reports