UK commercial vehicle (CV) production was buoyant during 2022, with output in October at the highest level for the month since 2019, resulting in the tenth consecutive month of growth this year. Exports continued their double-digit rise, increasing by 50.2% to 5,905 units thanks to strong demand from overseas markets, with the vast majority (94.5%) destined for Europe. This is evidence of how Britain’s CV manufacturers continued success is contingent on suitable trading terms, and a globally competitive business framework is needed to bolster operator confidence.
This article was first published in the January 15th 2023 issue of Warehouse & Logistics News, subscribe to the magazine by clicking here.
Petrol and diesel-powered light commercial vehicles (LCVs) are being worked more than twice as hard as electric vans within the same customer fleets, despite the average daily mileage being well within the range of an electric LCV. Detailed analysis of more than 85,000 vehicle records by MICHELIN Connected Fleet’s data science team found the average internal combustion engined (ICE) van travels 63 miles per day, compared with just 28 miles for an electric LCV. MICHELIN Connected Fleet also found that 59 per cent of electric vehicles (EVs) are being plugged in when the state of charge is greater than 50 per cent – which negatively impacts driver productivity, particularly given half of charging events occur during the daytime.
Available now in 215/75R17.5, the all-new Giti GSR236 Combi Road is the first steer tyre to bring the manufacturer’s latest regional and long-haul technology to small and medium commercial vehicles. Compared to the popular all- position Giti GAR820, the new tyre is superior in every aspect with 30% increases in mileage and wet braking performance, a 20% reduction in noise and single digit improvements in crack, chipping and sidewall protection, enhanced rolling resistance and snow performance. The results have been achieved through Giti Tire’s latest robust construction and compound technology developed into an innovative three-groove pattern design for extreme stiffness.
MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd has announced a special edition TGE Lion S van to mark the company’s 30th anniversary of trading in the UK. Special in many ways, the new Lion S 30th Anniversary Edition features a host of goodies leading to an eye-watering specification. Based on the TGE 3.180 standard wheelbase (3640 mm) panel van, and powered by the 180hp (130 kW – 410 Nm) 2.0 litre twin-turbo EUVI AR engine, mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission, the Lion S 30th Anniversary Edition comes in front wheel drive format.
A leading tail lift manufacturer says its out- of-hours call centre provider is helping to maintain high levels of customer service for its client base. Dhollandia Tail Lifts UK is one the country’s leading tail lift and ramp manufacturers, providing lifts for trucks, vans and minibuses with lifting capacities from 350kg to 9t. With many of its products used by the logistics sector, Dhollandia must provide round-the-clock emergency repair services.
It’s great to see more commercial vehicles rolling out across Britain’s roads, helping to keep logistics moving.
George Simpson
Features Editor
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