Month: August 2011

Old meets new with Morgan’s electric car

Posted on by Anthony Marriage

Morgan cars may be the vehicle of choice for the more discerning (and wealthy) gent with their throwback, vintage design. Soon you will be able to turn heads and reduce co2 emissions at the same time as Morgan have announced a new all electric model to add to their impressive fleet. However, the trademark roar of the Morgan engine may be stifled to a faint purr due to the new Zytek high power-density electric powertrain engine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Morgan is co-operating with two other British companies, Zytek and Radshape, to produce the concept car which could be seen for the first time at the Geneva motor show next year.

“This is an exciting investigation into the potential for a zero-emissions Morgan with near supercar performance,” said Morgan’s Operations Director, Steve Morris. “By working closely with Zytek and Radshape, who already have considerable expertise in this field, we aim to make this a realistic concept that could lead to further developments if demand and other factors prove favourable.”

Mechanic wrecks owners Ferrari

Posted on by Anthony Marriage

A customer drives in to your garage looking for a tune up of their £300,000 Ferrari F40; naturally you relish the chance to work on a triumph of super car perfection. However, this was not enough to sate the appetite of a mechanic in Houston, Texas. Whilst the owner left the super car in his (not so) capable hands, the rogue grease monkey decided to take it out for a spin.

Unfortunately for the mechanic, the Ferrari was too much to handle and after losing control, the car ploughed into a fence. Gregg Carlson, from motoring site Wrecked Exotics, said, ‘It’s always sad to see such beautiful cars destroyed, but it’s comforting to know that Ferrari uses their racing technology to keep occupants as safe as possible. The mechanic was left uninjured and had the unenviable responsibility to informing the owner who was holidaying in Europe.

Shiply Points and Transport Provider Level Features Removed

Posted on by Anthony Marriage

At Shiply we have always been trying to come out with new tools and features to improve your experience as a transport provider on Shiply.

Two days ago we introduced Shiply Points and Transport Provider Level features which we hoped would bring more benefits to your activities on Shiply.

However, after listening to feedback given from transport providers, we realised that having these features might not be as beneficial as we expected.

Therefore, we have decided to discontinue both of these features.

If you have any further feedback regarding Shiply Points and Transport Provider Level, feel free to comment below or send us an email at [email protected]

Truck hangs in the balance

Posted on by Anthony Marriage

No, this not a scene from the latest Transformers but an unfortunate accident in Queens, New York. A 16 ton salt spreading truck broke through the wall of a third storey Sanitation Department repair shop after a mistake by driver Robert Legall. Mr. Legall, who has worked at the Sanitation Department for 10 years, screamed for help as he dangled in his vehicle in mid-air but thankfully managed to escape unharmed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mr Doherty added: ‘[Legall] was lucky he didn’t go though that front windshield. Holding onto the steering wheel saved his life. We’re all very fortunate. That’s the story of today. Everyone is alive.’

Dell Smith, 36, who works at a nearby company, said: ‘The driver looked like he was really in shock. They had to bust out the driver’s side window and lift him out. He looked unconscious, and he was a big guy too. I’m glad he made it out alive.’

New Features: Shiply Points, Transport Provider Level and Listing Quality Indicators

Posted on by Anthony Marriage

Note: we have listened to your feedback and removed Shiply Points & Transport Provider Level features from the marketplace.

We have created three new exciting features which will help improve your experience as a transport provider on Shiply further: Shiply Points, Transport Provider Levels and Listing Quality Indicators.

Here’s the breakdown:

Shiply Points

Simply put, you are now awarded points for the most important activities that you carry out on Shiply:

  • 1 Shiply Point when you log in (maximum 1 point per day)
  • 1 Shiply Point when you place a bid (maximum 1 point per listing)
  • 10 Shiply Points when you have a bid accepted
  • 10 Shiply Points when a user leaves a positive feedback comment for you

But at the same time you can also lose points:

  • -1 Shiply Point when you withdraw a bid within 12 hours after it was placed
  • -20 Shiply Points when a user leaves a negative feedback comment for you

Transport Provider Levels

“Why do I want to gain Shiply Points?” Simple answer: Shiply Points determine your Transport Provider Level which is displayed alongside your username to your prospective new customers / users.

Your Transport Provider Level shows how reputable and established you are on Shiply and because it is displayed to users of the site, having a higher Transport Provider Level means your bids are more likely to be accepted.

Shiply Transport Provider Levels are determined as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Listing Quality Indicators

We know how busy you are as a transport provider. Therefore, to make sure your time on Shiply is best spent, we have created a simple rating system for listings on the site.

There are three Listing Quality levels which are indicated with different colours shown in the table below.  We calculate the listing quality score based off a number of factors such as whether the user is responding to messages and checking their received bids.

We hope these new features will prove useful as a transport provider on Shiply. As always, we appreciate any feedback. Just drop us an email at mailto:[email protected] share your opinion or leave comments below!

Crushed by noodles

Posted on by Anthony Marriage

Lin Hu, a cab driver from Xian, China, is lucky to be alive after his taxi was crushed under the weight of pallets of instant noodles. The student meal of choice was being transported by an overloaded truck that careened around a corner towards Mr Hu.

‘It was swaying from side to side and could hardly steer. There was nothing I could do to keep out of its way,’ said the 43-year-old.

‘I’m lucky to have walked away from the accident but my cab is a write off.’

Amazingly, Mr Hu emerged from his yellow and green taxi without a single scratch and has stated he will pursue the offending transport firm for damages.

Keep on truckin’

Posted on by Anthony Marriage

When Lu Chen from China smashed the front of his truck windscreen he took matters into his own hands. Rather than call road recovery Lu got back into his truck and sat in his drivers seat surrounded by twisted metal so that he could repair it for a cheaper rate.

The 38 year old was caught by local police after his slow speed had caused traffic to back up behind him. After what must have been a very convincing speech to the police, Lu was allowed to carry on to with one proviso – that he purchased a pair of goggles so that he could drive at the proper speed!

“I didn’t want to slow other drivers down but I wasn’t going to be ripped off either,” Chen told police.