AVT News
Innovations, Technology and the Environment
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Oct
01
2021
Freight in the City 2021
Our recent display at Alexandra Palace for the Freight in the City show, in conjunction with Hounslow City Council. The ZERO emission full electric 7.2T cage tipper...
May
28
2021
Iveco Daily Electric Van is now available for demonstrations.
After a successful IVA, the Iveco Daily Electric Van is now available for demonstrations. Call Astra Vehicle Technologies for more information and to organise your...
Jan
22
2021
The latest – Tractor to rigid wheelbase conversion project – completed by Astra Vehicle Technologies.
Vehicle: DAF XFConversion: Wheelbase from 3.8m to 6.6m with a 3.45m rear overhang. Rather than add multiple pieces of chassis section to meet the new requirements this...
Oct
02
2020
A first-of-its-kind hybrid van has been launched to offer users unlimited range alongside fuel and emissions savings.
A partnership between Astra Vehicle Technologies and Sherwood Truck and Van has resulted in the creation of the first plug in Hybrid Iveco 3.5 tonne Daily panel van,...
Aug
20
2019
Astra Vehicle Technologies announces CVRAS accreditation
Cheshire based Astra Vehicle Technologies are pleased to announce the company has been approved by the Clean Vehicle Retrofit Accreditation Scheme (CVRAS) for the...
Aug
02
2019
Astra receives Letter of Non-Objection (LONO) from Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK Ltd for its ‘ClearView’ safety Product.
Astra Vehicle Technologies has worked closely with several OEM Heavy Goods Vehicle Manufacturers to produce on their behalf a full range of safety systems including...
Mar
11
2019
Astra becomes Telma’s new UK Distributor
From 1st March 2019, chassis conversions specialist, Astra Vehicle Technologies Ltd has been appointed UK distributor, representing well known French manufacturer of...
Jan
03
2019
Wheelbase Extension Project
The latest wheelbase extension project completed by Astra Vehicle Technologies. Renault C Class 8x4 extended from 4.3m to 5.1m [dipi_masonry_gallery...
Dec
21
2018
MAN Vertical Exhaust Tailpipe
Astra have just completed a modification kit that allows MAN TGS construction vehicles to have a vertical exhaust tailpipe. This kit was not previously available from...
Sep
02
2018
Astra Clearview fitted to Scania New Generation P Cab
The latest development of Astra’s Clearview product for a Scania new generation P cab is the first of 30 vehicles for Travis Perkins who have decided to have Astra...
