Press release

Online supermarket Ocado is set to take on 29 new IVECO Stralis NP tractor units marking the largest order for single-fuel gas-powered trucks of any manufacturer to-date in the UK – with the refuelling infrastructure provided by Gasrec.

IVECO will participate in the 67th edition of the IAA Commercial Vehicles (IAA), the most important international event in the commercial vehicle industry, which will be held in Hanover from September 20 to 27, 2018. IVECO will dedicate its presence at the exhibition to sustainable transport.

Today marks the launch of the UK’s most eagerly-anticipated natural gas truck with the global debut of the new IVECO Stralis NP 460 6x2 tractor unit. The vehicle was unveiled at an exclusive launch event for customers and dealers at Gasrec’s refuelling site at the Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal (DIRFT) – one of Europe’s largest liquefied gas filling stations.

International logistics firm Arcese has taken delivery of a 6.5-tonne IVECO Daily Natural Power chassis cab, the first gas-powered light commercial vehicle to join its UK fleet. Its ultra-clean engine enables the company to make unrestricted deliveries to its luxury retail customers in central London.

The exceptional service provided by one of IVECO’s national network of dealerships was instrumental in CPL Transport’s purchase of two new 44-tonne Stralis trucks equipped with 510hp Cursor 13 engines.

IVECO is providing three of its Daily vans and a Daily Tourys minibus to the historic Goodwood Estate. The move is part of an official partnership that includes parent company CNH Industrial’s global agricultural and construction brands New Holland Agriculture and CASE Construction Equipment.

Leicestershire haulier Selby’s Garage has become the first UK operator to take delivery of a new Stralis X-Way tipper. The truck’s low kerb weight gives it the best payload capacity on the market in its category.

Worldwide Flight Services has taken delivery of 12 new 18-tonne IVECO Eurocargo trucks to spearhead its ground handling operations at Heathrow – the second busiest airport in the world.

Art logistics provider Mtec has taken ownership of the UK’s first IVECO Daily Blue Power van – the ‘International Van of the Year 2018’. The Daily Hi-Matic RDE 2020 Ready 3.5-tonner will be used as an express delivery vehicle around Britain and Europe.

IVECO has launched its own second-generation parts line providing operators of light commercial vehicles and trucks – typically six years old or more – with a competitively priced and growing range of new parts. The full NEXPRO line-up is branded, certified and supplied by IVECO, and available exclusively from IVECO dealers across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Minibus supplier PHVC has taken delivery of the UK’s first right-hand drive, factory-built IVECO Daily Line Hi-Matic minibus. The 22-seater has been purchased as a demonstrator to showcase to end-user fleets, with an order for a further 20 vehicles already placed.

IVECO has delivered the first batch of 255 Daily 3.5-tonne panel vans to Cadent – the UK’s largest gas distribution network serving 11 million homes. The supply marks a major conquest order for IVECO – with a second tranche of Daily vans to follow during 2018/19.

Northern Gas Networks has taken delivery of a pair of 3.5-tonne IVECO Daily Natural Power chassis cabs, thanks to the manufacturer’s unrivalled expertise in natural gas technology and the impressive performance of a seed Daily Natural Power which has been operating at its main depot in Leeds since June 2017.

IVECO has launched its second annual Service Challenge, the competition that rewards the best service teams in the brand’s European Truck Station network.

Lawsons, the largest family owned independent timber, building materials and fencing merchants in London and the South East, has taken delivery of its first natural gas-powered heavy truck – adding a 26-tonne Stralis NP running on compressed natural gas (CNG) to its 90-strong fleet.

UK Power Networks, the country’s biggest electricity distributor, has taken delivery of eight 3.5-tonne IVECO Daily panel vans. The vehicles were chosen after a demonstrator proved it could carry an extra 100 kg in a payload test versus competitor models when fully kitted out with the firm’s chosen racking.

IVECO has run a pilot project in collaboration with BMW Group to test an LNG-powered truck for the German car manufacturer’s logistics operations using an IVECO Stralis NP, the first natural gas truck designed for long-haul transport in the industry. IVECO has now launched a further range, the Stralis NP 460, which features the latest-generation automated transmission designed for the most demanding long-distance missions and has already been crowned Low Carbon Truck of the Year in the UK.

Preston-based H Parkinson Haulage has taken delivery of its first IVECO vehicles – seven Stralis NP 4x2 tractor units. The compressed biomethane-powered trucks will be used on high-mileage contracts with each vehicle expected to cover more than 350,000 km every year.

IVECO and BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions have joined forces to help transport operators to renew their fleets with more environmentally-friendly commercial vehicles. The purchasers of IVECO vehicles featuring its Natural Power technology, which runs on compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG) and bio-methane, its electric solutions or advanced Euro 6 RDE 2020 Ready technologies will be granted preferential financing conditions.

Fife builder David Shepherd has become one of the first tradesmen in the UK to use IVECO’s new DAILY BUSINESS UP app, which syncs his tablet directly with his new 3.5-tonne Daily Hi-Matic Euro 6 van.

IVECO has appointed Chris Read as Light Business Line Director, with responsibility for its award-winning Daily light commercial range in the UK and Ireland.

Managing Director of Connaught PSV, Steve Peach, says the 7.2 tonne IVECO Daily Hi-Matic provides the perfect platform for Ferqui’s 29- and 33-seat midicoaches, and is investing in a demonstrator to ensure more fleets can experience the new vehicle.

Devon County Council is updating its community transport fleet with the delivery of 20 new wheelchair accessible IVECO Daily minibuses. The new vehicles offer greatly improved passenger comfort, together with lower fuel costs and reduced emissions thanks to the latest generation Euro VI diesel engines.

IVECO has supplied three Daily Natural Power vans into Veolia, the UK’s largest waste management company. The vehicles were selected for their ultra-clean gas-powered engines and will carry specialist equipment for removing graffiti, as part of a new contract with the London Borough of Camden.