News : ECOSTRALIS

Watford, 3 January 2013
Pan-European transport specialist and Pall-Ex member John Bywater Transport has unlocked the key to significant fuel savings following an in-house fuel trial involving comparable tractor units from five different truck manufacturers.

Topping the fuel efficiency charts in the Kent-based company’s transport office are two ECOSTRALIS tractors supplied by local Iveco dealer Haynes Trucks,...

Watford, 23 October 2012
Iveco UK has been named LGV Manufacturer of the Year at the GreenFleet Awards 2012, beating off competition from joint runners-up Mercedes-Benz and Volvo Trucks.

Iveco secured the highly prestigious award, which focuses on the large goods vehicle segment over 7.5 tonnes, in recognition of its dual approach to reducing carbon emissions.  It offers an extensive alternative fuel vehicle...

Watford, 10 July 2012
Transport and distribution specialist Eddie Stobart is putting two Iveco ECOSTRALIS tractor units to the ultimate test within its extensive transport operation.

The company, one of the most recognisable and strongest brands in the country, says it will be closely monitoring the performance of the Iveco vehicles over the coming months.  The trucks have been named ‘Sophie’ and ‘Lynda Dawn’,...

Watford, 2 May 2012
Stoke-on-Trent-based general haulier RG Bassett & Sons has taken delivery of its first Iveco ECOSTRALIS.  The company hopes the 6x2 mid-lift tractor unit’s ability to limit engine power and torque according to gross vehicle weight will help to deliver valuable fuel savings.

Joint Managing Director Ashley Bassett placed the order with local dealer Sherwood Truck & Van after trialling a...

Watford, 23 April 2012
Iveco is preparing what it believes could be the ultimate fuel-saving heavy truck combination for press evaluation, after pairing its ECOSTRALIS 6x2 mid-lift tractor unit with Montracon’s new FST (fuel-saving trailer).

The tri-axle box van semi-trailer is claimed by Montracon to return fuel savings of up to 8 per cent compared with traditional box vans.  It is now a permanent addition to...

Watford, 17 April 2012
Lancashire-based CFT Services has acquired 8 new ultra fuel-efficient Iveco ECOSTRALIS 6x2 mid-lift tractor units – and has an additional six identical vehicles due for delivery in September 2012.

The company trialled an ECOSTRALIS demonstrator prior to placing the order; and during a fortnight under the spotlight it recorded a 0.5mpg fuel saving measured against the fleet...

Watford, 9 February 2012
Folkestone-based Eley Transport South East is targeting lower fuel consumption after taking delivery of a pair of ultra-efficient Iveco ECOSTRALIS 6x2 mid-lift tractor units.

Supplied by Haynes Trucks in Maidstone, the ECOSTRALIS Active Space Super3 tractors (AS440S46TX/P) will operate primarily between the South East of England and Northern France, bringing bottled water across the...