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Renault gives UK debut to Master E-Tech at CV Show
Renault gave a UK debut to its Master E-Tech at the Commercial Vehicle Show as the large van took pride of place alongside the medium-sized Trafic E-Tech and compact Kangoo E-Tech in an all-electric line up.
The Master E-Tech, which Renault says will go on sale “before the summer”, will be offered with a 143hp electric motor and two batteries, at 40kWh and 87kWh.?
Used LCV values reach six-month high
The average value of used LCVs sold at auction reached a six-month high in March, according to BCA. The auction firm said the average sale price rose by 1.3% month-on-month to ￡8,855, the highest seen since September 2023.
BCA UK COO Stuart Pearson said: “With good levels of interest from buyers and confident bidding across the range of product on offer, BCA can report on a strong start to LCV sales in 2024."
Isuzu D-Max V-Cross Steel Edition revealed
Isuzu has revealed a new limited-run version of its D-Max pick-up.
The D-Max V-Cross Steel Edition, only 300 examples of which will be made, has debuted at the Commercial Vehicle Show.
ETRUX launches new Ford E-Transit Trizone
Conversion specialist ETRUX has launched its new Ford E-Transit Trizone electric refrigerated van.
The vehicle, launched at the Commercial Vehicle Show, comes with a GAH refrigeration system, temperature controls, chilling capabilities down to zero degrees, efficient defrost, and internal drainage to accommodate water runoff and spillages.
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Mitie adds 5,000th?EV to fleet
The 5,000th?EV has been added to the fleet of facilities management company Mitie. The vehicle, a Volkswagen ID. Buzz, will be used by mobile engineers working across Mitie’s government contracts in the capital.Mitie says two-thirds of its fleet is now electric, as it works towards having a zero-emission fleet by the end of 2025.
Group fleet manager Heidi Thompson said: “Reaching 5,000 EVs is testament to our unwavering drive and commitment to reaching a zero-emission fleet."
IVOTY Report: Stellantis explores the hydrogen proposition
With comprehensive ranges of ICE and BEV models already available, the automotive giant is now launching a large hydrogen fuel cell van. George Barrow finds out about the company's plans from hydrogen programme chief engineer Peter Gross and commercial vehicles head of global product Luca Marengo.
Stellantis Pro One electric vans review
Platform sharing is nothing new in the LCV sector. The Stellantis group of manufacturers, however, has taken product commonality to a new level and now encompasses the former PSA brands Peugeot and Citroen, Fiat Professional and Opel/Vauxhall.
In an unprecedented initiative it has just renewed the compact, medium and large vans across all of these LCV brands.?
We got to drive a new Stellantis electric van in each of the market sectors
ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE: IVECO Daily Mission Awards 2024 Q2 Round-up: Grounds Maintenance & Forestry
As the weather begins to improve and we all start spending more time outdoors, the hardworking vehicles in grounds maintenance and forestry play a key role in keeping our natural spaces in the best of health. From delivering heavy duty equipment to venturing from paved roads, the finalists of the What Van? IVECO Daily Mission Awards Grounds Maintenance and Forestry class are perfectly equipped for these demanding missions.