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A LOOK BACK AT ITT HUB 2021 The Innovation and Technology in Transport show (ITT Hub 2021) was the largest show of its kind in 40 years, and went ahead as planned, complying with the latest COVID-19 restrictions, with over 160 exhibitors across indoor and outdoor displays taking part at Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre. Among those supporting this event, which was opened by British Astronaut Major Tim Peake CMG at the end of June, were commercial and passenger fleet operators, government agencies, and policy makers, all taking advantage of what was the first opportunity for more than a year for the industry to convene face-to-face. The venue successfully followed strict COVID-19 safety guidelines, to give visitors and exhibitors peace of mind when on site, as Kevin Green, Marketing & Communications Director at Logistics UK explained: “COVID19 safety was of the utmost importance and consideration for social distancing and sanitation measures were prioritised in every aspect of the event’s planning, with every possible step being taken to protect visitors to the show.” More than 150 of the UK’s most innovative manufacturers, including Volta Trucks, Fiat, Ford and DAF Trucks, as well as key government departments and agencies, showcased their cutting-edge services, products, strategies and ideas, while some 30 speakers took part in a Logistics UK’s Future Logistics Conference. Export & Freight’s Phil Eaglestone was also at the event, which focused strongly on sustainability and zero emissions technology, and here we look back at some of the show’s highlights.
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emission arsenal - a rapidcharge electric double-deck. The StreetDeck Electroliner - the first ever EV from Wrightbus – utilises a French battery pack which delivers 454kw and a 200-mile range; it will recharge in two hours 45minutes and cope with all routes, whether urban or rural. Nor has the bus compromised on layout or capacity, with batteries efficiently stored around the bus to ensure passenger capacity comfort is not compromised.
VOLTA TRUCKS British Astronaut Major Tim Peake who opened the show.
DAF TRUCKS DAF Trucks, still buzzing after the hugely successful online launch of its New Generation DAF range a few short weeks ago, had a topof-the-range XG+ taking pride of place on its stand, being shown for the first time in the UK. It also presented two, zeroemissions LF Electric and CF Electric trucks, ready today for UK operators, underlining its commitment to the UK government’s decarbonisation programme..
RENAULT TRUCKS Renault Trucks’ fully electric 3.1 – 26 tonne Z.E. range was made available to drive at the
event’s Ride and Drive circuit. The manufacturer also showcased vehicles from its highly acclaimed long distance, construction, distribution and LCV ranges, as well as the UK debut of its Optifuel Lab 3 concept vehicle that has recorded a 12.5% reduction in fuel consumption on a tractor-trailer combination. One of the main attractions at Ride & Drive was a 100% electric 16 tonne Renault Trucks D Z.E. which can cover up to 200km on a single charge.
WRIGHTBUS Wrightbus, already leading the world with its pioneering hydrogen technology, unveiled the latest addition to its zero-
Volta Trucks, the leading startup electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, revealed the first running prototype chassis of the Volta Zero – the world’s first purpose-built full-electric 16-tonne commercial vehicle designed specifically for inner city logistics. The first running Volta Zero prototype chassis has been designed and built using the proposed production specification frame and drivetrain components of the finished vehicle. This includes the high-voltage battery supplied by Proterra, and the compact eAxle – the integrated rear axle, electric motor and transmission unit, from Meritor.
HARRIS MAXUS Harris MAXUS brought its latest range of MAXUS e DELIVER 9 and e DELIVER 3 commercial vehicles
