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  • Solving the HGV truck driver shortage in Europe

    on Mar 29, 23 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Solving the HGV truck driver shortage in Europe

    The shortage of Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) truck drivers in Europe is a complex issue, and there is no simple solution to this problem, which is crippling the haulage and distribution sectors on the Continent

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  • IRU welcomes EU alternative fuel infrastructure deal

    on Mar 29, 23 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on IRU welcomes EU alternative fuel infrastructure deal

    The International Road Transport Union has welcomed the provisional agreement reached between the European Council, Commission and Parliament on the alternative fuels infrastructure regulation (AFIR)

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  • VisionTrack continues partnership with British Truck Racing Championship

    on Mar 28, 23 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on VisionTrack continues partnership with British Truck Racing Championship

    VisionTrack is extending its longstanding partnership with the British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC) for a further year. As official video telematics provider, the company will deliver an advanced vehicle camera solution for all competing trucks in Division 1 and Division 2 of the BTRC. Teaming up with Truck Sport UK, VisionTrack will support race activity management throughout the seven-round event, as well as providing high-quality footage for broadcast and media opportunities

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  • 8 top tips for safe HGV driving

    on Mar 27, 23 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on 8 top tips for safe HGV driving

    HGVUK.com has compiled its 8 top tips for safe HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle driving

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  • VisionTrack joins Together for Safer Roads board 

    on Mar 20, 23 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on VisionTrack joins Together for Safer Roads board 

      VisionTrack, a leading provider of AI video telematics and connected vehicle data, is taking a major new role in the fight against worldwide road deaths and injuries. CEO, Simon Marsh, and President of Global Sales, Richard Kent, have been appointed to the Governing Board of global NGO, Together for Safer Roads (TSR), to help shape the response to the road safety crisis and support the Vision Zero initiative

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  • Volta Trucks secures European Whole Vehicle Type Approval for the all-electric Volta Zero

    on Mar 13, 23 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Volta Trucks secures European Whole Vehicle Type Approval for the all-electric Volta Zero

    Volta Trucks, the leading and disruptive all-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has received European Whole Vehicle Type Approval for its 16-tonne all-electric Volta Zero vehicle

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  • New alliance to decarbonise European road freight transport

    on Mar 9, 23 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on New alliance to decarbonise European road freight transport

    A new alliance has been launched in a bid to fight climate change and decarbonise European road freight transport

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  • Industry groups want carbon neutral fuels recognition

    on Mar 7, 23 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Industry groups want carbon neutral fuels recognition

    Road transport, shippers and energy groups in Europe have called for carbon neutral fuels to be recognised as a long-term decarbonisation solution, alongside electrification and hydrogen, for a well-functioning and stable EU logistics sector

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  • New CO2 emissions targets for new heavy-duty vehicles

    on Mar 6, 23 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on New CO2 emissions targets for new heavy-duty vehicles

    The European Commission has proposed ambitious new CO2 emissions targets for new heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) from 2030 onwards

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  • Revision of EU Driving Licence Directive

    on Mar 6, 23 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Revision of EU Driving Licence Directive

    As the truck driver shortage deepens across Europe, the  European Commission is set to revise the EU Driving Licence Directive in a move that will address the chronic shortage of drivers in the goods transport sector

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