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Those working in this sector will know that, contrary to popular belief, engine production plants can be clean, bright and calm working environments, and the plant at Darlington is no exception. It’s also joined by a powertrain test facility.  This 8000sq ft lab can accommodate everything up to a double decker bus, and exchanges all the air inside the vast chamber every ...


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Tell us about Kia’s PV5 van?

PV5 is Kia’s first dedicated, fully electric commercial vehicle and a strong new entrant in the small van segment. It brings a breadth of variations to the class: PV5 Cargo will be available in two lengths and two height configurations, alongsi...


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A recent study by the Road Haulage Association (RHA) found that the UK logistics industry will require 40,000 new HGV drivers annually for the next five years, due to growing demand and possible future driver shortages.

Although operators and training companies are having success bringing through new recruits, the development of autonomous commercial vehicles offers...


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BYD has unveiled its Dolphin Cargo e-Van, a flexible compact vehicle for commercial fleets, powered by a 204PS electric motor paired with a 60.4kWh battery.

An example of the vehicle, which is based on the Dolphin passenger car hatchback, was on display at the Commercial Vehicle Show in April, but the full specification details have been unavailable until now.

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Transport for London (TfL) has revealed details of phase two of its Bus Safety Standard which sets out requirements for buses entering service in the capital between 2027 and 2033.

The work follows the introduction of the Bus Safety Standard in 2018 and is part of TfL’s Vision Zero target for no one to be killed on, or by, a bus by 2030, and to eliminate all deaths ...


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