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| Radical cryogenic truck refrigeration launched by BOC |
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Industrial gases specialist BOC has begun trials of an in-transit refrigeration system, dubbed Frostcruise, which, it says, provides an environmentally friendly, efficient and reliable alternative to diesel-powered fridges.
Developed by BOC's parent company Linde Group, it uses the cryogenic effect of liquid nitrogen at -196°C to produce rapid and evenly-distributed temperature drops. Frostcruise does not rely on conventional engines for compressor cooling, so is much quieter than diesel systems, ... More
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Edbro improves UK tipping R&D and test centre
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Traffic Commissioner and VOSA to keynote at IRTE 2012 conference
| 15/05/2012
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Citroën broadens commercial vehicle repair scheme
| 15/05/2012
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Call for niche commercial vehicle R&D projects
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| Decisions, decisions |
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With so many boxes to tick when specifying new tractor units, it's tempting to stick with the devil you know. However, John Challen talks to three manufacturers and discovers that's not always the best approach
There are many pressures on transport operators to keep costs down, and the plain fact is that tractor unit specification can, in some cases, make the difference between profit and break even. Why? Well, in a perfect world, all trucks would be equal, providing optimum levels of fuel economy, ... More
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| Euro 6 of the best |
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The upcoming introduction of Euro 6 engine emissions legislation is prompting a growing number of truck and bus engine ... More
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Clean living |
| Engine CO2 outputs are continuing to fall across modern vans and LCVs, thanks to OEMs' increasingly sophisticated designs for cleaner vehicles. Keith Read talks to vehicle and equipment manufacturers, and transport operators to assess commercial benefits
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Steady state |
| Truck rollovers can have a serious impact on operators and the travelling public, but new technologies are promising to improve the situation. John Challen discovers some of the latest developments
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Designing in defence |
| Manufacturing vehicles to protect war zone combatants is an expensive business, but it also pushes engineering innovation to extremes. Ian Norwell reports from Iveco's defence division plant in Bolzano, northern Italy
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Diesel departure |
| Despite electric and diesel-electric hybrid powertrains grabbing many of the headlines, alternative fuels and multi-fuel engines remain powerful options for transport fleets for the foreseeable future, discovers Steve Banner
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Size does matter |
| A few months after the DfT announcement of trials for longer semi-trailers, Steve Banner talks to those building and operating the new units to see how they are performing
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Vauxhall’s television company deal proves the sky’s the limit |
| In one the biggest single orders for Vauxhall Fleet in Northern Ireland, Belfast-based Fleet Financial has delivered 70 customised Vauxhall Vivaro vans to Sierra Support Services.
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Stress relief with new Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks |
| Truck driving is a less stressful job than it used to be, according to a study by Mercedes-Benz.
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New policy halves tyre costs for Brian Yeardley |
| West Yorkshire-based international logistics firm Brian Yeardley Continental says it has halved its tyre costs over an 18 month period, following a change in tyre policy.
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Wickes builds efficiency with Bevan-bodied Fuso Canters |
| Wickes customers are now receiving home deliveries from six new 7.5-tonne trucks that combine what the firm believes are market-leading payloads with minimal footprints – making them ideal for residential areas operations.
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Mercedes-Benz dealer Enza shapes up for Cheshire Mouldings |
| Mercedes-Benz dealer Enza has supplied St Helens-based Cheshire Mouldings with two very different trucks. One is an 18-tonne Mercedes-Benz Axor 1824; the other a 3.5-tonne Fuso Canter 3C13.
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Tesco orders new Iveco trucks for urban store fleet |
| Tesco has added its first Iveco trucks to the fleet – purchasing 20 Eurocargo 18-tonners. The move follows success with some 1,500 Iveco Daily light commercial vans operating with the company's home delivery arm, Tesco.com.
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Your shout |
| All eyes are on Europe when it comes to truck and trailer braking technology, according to Jeff Lowe of Doctor Air Brake.
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People news for May 2012 |
| Allison Transmission has appointed Gary Vasey to the position of UK market development manager for trucks. He will be responsible for the support and development of Allison's business with fleet operators and the UK operations of truck OEMs and engine manufacturers.
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