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Decisions, decisions |
08/05/2012
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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 |
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The new name of the game is accreditation |
08/05/2012
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| IRTE, the professional road transport engineering institution, appears to be going from strength to strength. At last month's revitalised CV Show, in Birmingham, headline news was not only that its transport technicians' licensing scheme irtec is receiving high-level support, but also that the IRTE
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Euro 6 of the best |
08/05/2012
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| The upcoming introduction of Euro 6 engine emissions legislation is prompting a growing number of truck and bus engine manufacturers to unveil their solutions. Brian Tinham and John Challen investigates latest offerings from Mercedes-Benz, Cummins and DAF |
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Clean living |
08/05/2012
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| 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 |
08/05/2012
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| 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 |
08/05/2012
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| 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 |
08/05/2012
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| 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 |
08/05/2012
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| 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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Wickes builds efficiency with Bevan-bodied Fuso Canters |
08/05/2012
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| 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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Tesco orders new Iveco trucks for urban store fleet |
08/05/2012
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| 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 |
08/05/2012
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| 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 |
08/05/2012
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| 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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Make the most of the reborn CV Show |
05/04/2012
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| It's showtime! The Commercial Vehicle Show is well and truly back in business this month at the NEC (24–26 April), with three complete halls now maxed out, and further displays of vehicles and equipment outside. |
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The best of Birmingham |
05/04/2012
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| Transport Engineer picks some of the highlights to be seen at the CV Show 2012, coming to the NEC, Birmingham on 24, 25 and 26 April |
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Europe expects |
05/04/2012
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| Rules in the UK regulating transport operations are plentiful, but Steve Banner, reporting from Brussels, suggests that operators should turn a watchful eye to what's being hatched on the other side of the Channel |
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Smarter hybrids |
05/04/2012
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| With the number of hybrid buses in operation continuing to increase, John Challen talks to powertrain provider BAE Systems about how technicians have coped with servicing and maintenance |
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Safety burst |
05/04/2012
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| Sophisticated cameras and sensors, as well as new mirrors are increasingly making commercial vehicles safer on the road. Keith Read looks at latest developments |
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Tipping the balance |
05/04/2012
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| Some would argue that they are the hardest working vehicles on a fleet, but how are tippers being improved to help operators? John Challen examines recent developments |
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Aero dynamic |
05/04/2012
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| Improving vehicle aerodynamics can go a long way to helping transport operators improve efficiency and cut fuel costs. Dan Gilkes reviews latest efforts being made by bodybuilders to get in on the act |
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Spoilt for choice |
05/04/2012
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| Increasing reliance on diagnostics in commercial vehicle workshops is driving the growth of tools designed to handle multiple brands, all the way from car-derived vans to HGVs and PSVs. Steve Banner examines improvements |
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