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Following the successful launch of a nationwide battery recycling service in August last year, Phoenix Metalman Recycling (Phoenix) is pleased to announce the expansion of its battery recycling capability through the acquisition of E-Cycle’s battery recycling business.

This represents the next step in the evolution of Phoenix’s full circle battery recycling offering. Importantly, it facilitates a ‘milk run’ type concept in the battery recycling space as it allows efficient supply chain management of the company’s comme...

Heavier and longer trucks are not ruining our roads – despite claims to the contrary. The truth may surprise some people – heavier and longer trucks are cleaner and greener.

I know, it sounds counterintuitive and as the head of New Zealand’s leading association whose job is to support the trucking industry, you might expect me to come to their defence, but please hear me out and allow me to explain. 

First, here’s some background. The incoming transport minister, Simeon Brown, just received BIMs (Briefings t...

State Highway 1 travellers will see some major changes as work continues to bring the Ngāruawāhia section of the Waikato Expressway up to 110km/h standard.

As median barrier works are completed at the southern end of the 4km worksite, the temporary safety barriers will be moved north to continue median works and complete various pavement treatments in both the north and southbound lanes.

The barrier shift will require a series of night-time closures with traffic using the established detours around the site. Nort...

Night closures of the Desert Road will keep the highest stretch of road on the state highway network reaching for the stars.

Night works kick off on Sunday 11 February, with work taking approximately 5 weeks to complete. Workers will be on site Sunday to Thursday between 6pm and 6am each night, with SH1 closed between Waiouru and Rangipo during this time.  

State Highway 1 is a vital route for drivers of all kinds. From freight to holiday makers, military to mountaineers, it’s critical that the Desert Road r...

On 2 February 2014, EROAD announced its expansion into the Australian fleet management market. While Coretex (then Smart Track) had already been operating for around a decade, this was EROAD’s first international expansion and marked a significant step in the company’s growth.

Over the last decade, EROAD fleet management software has helped hundreds of customers in Australia to improve operations, with a focus on driver safety and fleet efficiency.

When we first entered the Australian market in 2014, EROAD had ju...

Hyundai Motor Company and Iveco Group signed a supply agreement for an IVECO-badged all-electric light commercial vehicle for Europe, based on Hyundai’s Global eLCV platform. The new vehicle will join Iveco Group’s electric light commercial vehicle lineup, enhancing the Group’s LCV portfolio alongside the iconic IVECO Daily.

Hyundai Motor and Iveco Group initiated their partnership in March 2022 and have since generated concrete results related to hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles, including the co-development of th...