BRIDGE DETECTION (LBDS)

Every year large vehicles collide with overhead bridges, data published by Network Rail between 1st April 2020 and 31st March 2021 shows that there were 1,624 bridge strikes reported across the network. Most of these incidents involved Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV’s), with between 40 - 50 a year related to buses.

Costly bridge strikes can be avoided by alerting overheight vehicles on their approach, our unique and innovative Parksafe Group Low Bridge Detection System (LBDS) is the ideal solution! Designed and manufactured in the UK, the LBDS can detect up to 3,750 low bridges and requires ZERO driver input; the driver doesn’t need to need to know the height or width of the vehicle, as this is all done at installation!

HOW CAN IT BENEFIT YOU?

• Reduce the risk of collisions with Bridges.

• Protects your driving licence.

• Saves company reputation.

• Provides you with peace of mind.

FEATURES:

• Stand-alone product.

• No driver set up required.

• False alert feedback communication

• Remote communication and updates

• Our device can detect up to 3,750 bridges.

• Alert Radius: 300m2 alert zone.

• Multiple attempts to advise driver to stop the vehicle.

• Visual and audible warning system.

• UK Designed and Manufactured product.

• E Mark & UKCA

DETECTS BRIDGES IN UK & IRELAND

 of change. The Iveco team are really looking forward to welcoming people onto our stand.”

Alex Williams, head of brand and communications at Renault Trucks UK and Ireland, says: “Renault Trucks is excited to be back at the CV Show this year with a battery-electric 18T E-Tech D Wide rigid from the Vertellus fleet. We are looking forward to welcoming visitors to our stand to discover more about our latest products and services, how we can support their transition to a low carbon world, and to present the Vertellus EV Discovery programme – a unique opportunity for fleets to test EV products in their operations for a fixed three-month period.”

Electric vans

Light commercial vehicles also feature prominently at the 2023 Show once again with a comprehensive line-up of vans and pick-ups. There will be new electric vans from Ford, Iveco, Maxus and Nissan, with a few more surprises to be announced in the lead-up to the Show. In addition to the vehicle manufacturers, a number of the UK’s top leasing and rental providers will be displaying examples of their latest offerings to cover every corner of the road transport sector.

For a third consecutive year, MAXUS is going fully electric at the CV Show and stand 5D110 promises to be a pure EV experience featuring 12 zero emission vehicles, including the MIFA 9 all-electric MPV, the T90EV zero-emission pickup, and the flagship eDELIVER 3 and eDELIVER 9. MAXUS is gearing up for a big reveal at CV Show 2023, as part of the brand’s continued commitment to greener motoring, copper-fastening its position at a leader in the commercial EV market. While the details are still under wraps, MAXUS has confirmed that it will unveil a new eLCV to the UK market on Tuesday 18 April at 11am and invites CV Show visitors to join the team for the big announcement.

Mark Barrett, general manager of Harris MAXUS said: “The CV Show is always a highlight on the calendar for MAXUS, and like previous years, we will be using our presence at the CV Show to unveil a brand-new eLCV vehicle to the public, joining the stable of state-of-the-art vehicles which we have introduced to the UK market in recent years. This is an exciting vehicle launch and we invite show-goers to drop by on Tuesday and check it out. One of the most consistently dynamic and prominent exhibitors at CV show since 2016,

MAXUS is recognised for raising the bar both at the show, and on the road, year on year.”

Automotive innovation

The Fischer Panda UK team is also back at the Show with two live working applications on the stand this year, demonstrating their low emission hybrid power solutions and fullsystem design capability. Fischer Panda UK is a leading distributor of diesel generators, air-conditioning systems, hybrid electric solutions and integrated mobile power solutions. Following on from a fantastic first year in partnership with Autoclima, they’ve just announced a new service partner network to support the aftersales and aftercare service they offer customers across the UK. The team will be on hand at the show from Fischer Panda’s large welcoming stand, giving customers the opportunity to discuss system solutions with the expert technical team. Visitors to the stand can see exciting practical examples of LCV conversions fitted with hybrid power systems which enable them to operate in hybrid and in full zero emission mode for critical times and locations when required.

Fischer Panda UK is looking forward to this important industry show where they have the opportunity to showcase their solutions to the specialist vehicle builder and fleet converters visiting the show and meet personally with those who are interested in the topical industry development of how these innovative, green and efficient systems can support a multitude of project and fleet specifications with the transition to reduced or completely zero emission mobile payload power.

The place for CV professionals

Several thousands of visitors have preregistered for their free tickets and many more are expected to do so in the run-up to the Show as more details of what’s on offer are revealed. The Show provides the place for everyone working within the commercial vehicle industry to be at – offering the best opportunity for seeing new products and services, networking with industry colleagues and the event where business gets done.

And with two live Theatres – Workshop Theatre, in association with Commercial Vehicle Workshop, and the Road Ahead Theatre – offering presentations on industry megatrends and live discussions over the three days of the Show, it’s one not to be missed. These featured discussions will address some of the most crucial and important topics facing the industry whilst answering questions from attendees and are crucial for anyone wanting to keep abreast of the latest developments and technologies in commercial vehicles, garage equipment and aftermarket, and cost-effective technologies.

The SMMT’s CEO Mike Hawes will present a discussion on the progress and pitfalls on the path to a decarbonised CV industry, which will be followed with a presentation from Sukky Choongh, the SMMT’s Environmental Manager, who will talk about zeroemission HGV charging and refuelling.

Robin Futcher from Commercial Fuel Solutions will discuss hydrogen’s role in decarbonising transport and give an insight into the future of commercial refuelling. With all the latest vehicles, trailers, equipment, and technology on display, the 2023 Show will be unmissable for thousands of fleet owners, directors, senior managers and engineers and to anyone running commercial vehicles as part of their business. There is no better place than the Commercial Vehicle Show for suppliers to showcase their latest vehicles, products and innovations and no better place for operators to catch up with every new development in their industry. L

Further Information

For your free ticket to the 2023 Commercial Vehicle Show, visit www.cvshow.com.