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Mercedes-Benz revamps the Vito van
Mercedes-Benz has undertaken a comprehensive revamp of the Vito van, which is now yet more economical and kinder on the environment, yet more practical and more dynamic. New engines and new transmissions reduce emissions and fuel consumption by up to 15 percent while enhancing performance. The fully reconfigured chassis is tailored to the transportation of goods or passengers, according to the model concerned. The driver's workplace in all models... [more]
RLE International and Energetique launch maxEV Electric Light Commercial Vehicle
Since the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in December 2009, RLE International and Energetique have set a goal of generating Electric Vehicles for a broad range of mobility applications. This partnership has now launched the maxEV, their 100% Electric Light Commercial Vehicle at the Cenex Low Carbon Vehicle Show and Conference. Dr Phil Coop, Managing Director, of Energetique said: “We believe our partnership sets us apart from the comp... [more]
Ford to introduce two zero-emission full battery-electric vehicles
Ford's European electrification programme announced in March sees the introduction of two zero-emission full battery-electric vehicles, including the Transit Connect Electric light commercial vehicle in 2011, followed by the next generation Ford Focus Electric in 2012. A hybrid and a plug-in hybrid derivative of the all-new C-MAX, plus another hybrid-electric model will follow by 2013. As a result, Ford will deploy a versatile people carrier ... [more]
Peugeot vans now covered by a 100,000 mile warranty
Peugeot has announced that its Light Commercial Vehicles from the Bipper Van to the Peugeot Boxer are now covered by a 100,000 mile warranty. The Peugeot Bipper, Partner, Expert and Boxer range of Peugeot Light Commercial Vehicles including Motorhomes and Converted vehicles, but excluding the 207 Van, now benefit from a 100,000 mile warranty. The Tepee derivatives and Tepee-based conversions such as the Expert Taxi, which are classified as pas... [more]
The Mercedes-Benz battery-electric Vito E-CELL is ideal for inner-city operations
Experts are convinced that in highly populated areas with dense infrastructures, where exhaust and noise pollution levels are high, the future belongs to electrically powered vehicles. Additional incentives include a sense of responsibility on the part of businesses and not least the public relations effect of "clean" drive systems. Another motivating factor for the development of vehicles with electric drive is the conservation of finite resourc... [more]
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China holding over 500 container vans of fruit, not 150, say exporters
Mindanao exporters said Friday the number of container vans of bananas that have been held for quarantine inspection by Chinese authorities since March was way over the 150 vans announced by Malacañang.
Union concern over new fire vans
Plans to replace some fire engines with specially-adapted smaller vans in mid and south west Wales could put lives at risk, warns a union.
Zipcar adds cargo vans in Chicago market
Zipcar is beefing up its Chicago presence with a line of cargo vans ahead of Memorial Day and summer travel.
VIDEO: Fire service vans prompt concern
Plans to replace some fire engines with specially-adapted smaller vans in mid and south west Wales could put lives at risk, warns the Fire Brigades Union (FBU).
School vans: MVD plans crack down
Over 60 cases of irregularities registered during start of last academic year
NI ice cream vans in show protest
Ice cream drivers in Balmoral Show protest
Can Dr. Phil help 700-pound man Robert Gibbs before it’s too late?
It took two medical vans and five EMTs, but 23-year-old Robert Gibbs made it to the Los Angeles set of The Dr. Phil Show to get help for his morbid obesity.
Police find vans stuffed with bodies near western Mexico tourist lake
At least 15 dismembered bodies were found stuffed inside two vans near Lake Chapala, an area frequented by tourists just south of the city of Guadalajara in western Mexico, police said Wednesday...
Mid and West Wales Fire Crews Warn That Lives Are at Serious Risk Over Use of Vans to Replace Fire Engines
WALES, UNITED KINGDOM-- - Mid and West Wales fire crews have warned managers that lives are at serious risk over plans to replace 14 fire engines with commercial vans carrying a reduced firefighting capability. ...
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Check out these cool Vans that Lucy Hale designed! The 22-year-old actress has joined Lauren Conrad, Rachel Bilson and more in lending a hand to promote the annual competition, where high school students are challenged to create custom pairs of Vans in hopes of winning a grand prize of $50,000, which will go to their [...]
