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Show Report: CV Show 2012
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Mitsubishi L200 4x4 Long-Term Test 1
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Ford Transit ECOnetic Brief Test
We’ve been putting a SWB 100hp 2.2TDi Euro 5 Transit 280 ECOnetic through its paces… Read More
Renault Kangoo ZE 2011 European Launch
Renault is at the forefront of manufacturers offering a mass produced factory-built electric van… Read More
Fuso Canter 2011 European Launch
Fuso has completely revamped its range of light and heavy truck Canter chassis and chassis crew cabs… Read More
Iveco Daily 2011 European Launch
Iveco has introduced new, latest generation diesels to its Daily range, along with detail changes inside and out… Read More
Ford Transit 2011 European Launch
Ford takes the iconic Transit to the next stage with an all-new range of 2.2-litre Euro 5 diesels… Read More
Volkswagen Crafter 2011 UK Launch
VW’s large panel van has undergone a serious makeover with changes to the front-end styling and the cab interior, as well as new Euro 5 diesels… Read More
Ford Transit Connect Electric Brief Test
We spent a day with the battery-powered Connect to get a better idea of what it’s like to live with in its natural, urban environment. Read More
Mercedes-Benz Vito E-CELL Brief Test
Currently undergoing trials with selected fleet customers in the UK, we managed to get behind the wheel of a battery-powered Vito E-CELL… Read More
Ashwoods eyes-up mainland Europe
Taking place in Berlin from 18 – 22 May, the Michelin Challenge Bibendum is showcasing low carbon and zero emission vehicles. Ashwoods Automotive is using the event to showcase its three main eco technologies to potential distributors, fleet customers and automotive partners in mainland Europe.Ashwoods was invited to attend as part of the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership’s showcase of British Engineering Excellence and will be exhibiting on its stand as well as taking part in the eco-rally, event parade and offering Ride & Drive opportunities to visitors.
Ashwoods produces the Hybrid Transit. Its kinetic energy recovery system helps reduce fuel consumption, and hence CO2 emissions, by a claimed 15 – 25 per cent.
Through the development of Hybrid Transit, Ashwoods has produced a highly robust and cost-effective Battery Management System. This is suitable for a wide range of EV and hybrid vehicle applications and is marketed by its sister company, Ashwoods Energy.It’s also demonstrating EcoDrive+, an effective visual feedback system that works with a driver to get the best fuel consumption out of the vehicle and allows fleet managers to monitor each vehicle’s performance.
Mark Roberts, Managing Director of Ashwoods said: “We are looking forward to our first mainland European event. We have received a lot of interest in our low emission vehicles and hybrid components from the European market. The Michelin Challenge Bibendum is a highly regarded event and a fantastic place to do business.”
We caught up with Martin Kadhim, Operations Director of Ashwoods Automotive, at this year's CV Show.
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