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Today’s announcement from government of additional funding for buses is welcome news for what has been an often overlooked sector. Driving the uptake of electric buses is key to delivering air quality and climate change goals. However, to ensure all…

UK commercial vehicle manufacturing experienced a turbulent year in 2019, with production falling by 7.8% and output for overseas markets down 8.4%. On the surface, the annual full-year manufacturing figures released by SMMT yesterday, paint a gloomy picture of decline.…

Welcome to the first issue of a new look Transport News Brief bulletin. A lot’s changed since TNB first launched and as we embark on a new decade it felt like the time was right for a rethink and a…

A second consultation on plans to introduce Low Emission Zones in Scotland’s four biggest cities has been published. The new document sets out the Scottish Government’s vision for Scotland to have the best air quality in Europe alongside a new…

Two new pure-electric buses, jointly supplied to First Glasgow by Alexander Dennis and BYD Europe, have entered service in Scotland’s biggest city. The two BYD ADL Enviro200EV single deck buses have been funded by SP Energy Networks and will contribute…

Amazon has installed 60 charging stations to support the operation of a new fleet of StreetScooter WORK Box electric vans operating out of its depot in Munich. The company has taken delivery of 40 of the German-built vans as it…

Have you signed up for Industry Forum’s complimentary total product management lecture in February and new product introduction breakfast briefing? Click below to read the details. Industry Forum and JIPM Complimentary TPM Lecture – 13/02/2020 10:00 – 13:00 at SMMT,…

The electric version of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has entered production. The milestone moment was marked by a ceremony on the production line at the van’s production plant in Dusseldorf for employees and invited guests. More than 4.6 million vans have been…

SMMT this week hosted the UK pavillion at Automechanika Shanghai, the largest aftermarket exhibition in Asia and the ideal platform for accessing the huge Chinese aftermarket. The show featured more than 6,000 exhibitors and attracts 150,000 visitors. We will back…

Turkish manufacturer Karsan has delivered 227 of its Menarinibus Citymood buses for public service in Rome in just five months. The deal with the Municipality of Rome was struck as part of the firm’s partnership with Industria Italiana SpA (IIA).…