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 Autumn statement brings New Year cheer |
06/01/2012
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| It may already seem an age ago, but the Chancellor's late November 2011 Autumn Statement – widely trailed as a mini budget in what were, and remain, troubled times – left the transport industry with some welcome surprises to celebrate and, on the face of it, relatively little to criticise. |
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Power recycling |
07/12/2011
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| BAE Systems launched its parallel hybrid truck with Denis Eagle at the RWM exhibition. Brian Tinham talked to the developers |
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Current affairs |
07/12/2011
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| The first Renault electric vehicle to go on sale in the UK happens to be a van. Steve Banner gets behind the wheel (and under the skin) of the Kangoo ZE |
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Capital gains |
07/12/2011
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| The clock is ticking, and there is little time for operators to get their fleets in order ahead of January's new emissions standards for London's LEZ. John Challen explains what the changes mean, and why it may be too late to take action |
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Your Shout |
07/11/2011
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| 'Getting in the zone' has become a popular phrase in recent years, but come 3 January 2012, some transport operators may be wishing they had stayed well out of it. |
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The way forward |
06/10/2011
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| Volvo's range of future fuels is looking realistic, but which, if any, will work for your transport operations. Dave Young finds out |
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Your shout October |
06/10/2011
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| The campaign to reduce UK levels of carbon continues, but now, more than ever, the potential for savings to be made in the commercial vehicle community are getting people excited. |
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The rise and rise of diesel electric hybrids |
06/10/2011
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| Yes, series diesel-electric hybrid powertrains are now well established in the bus sector, but, in the HGV world, until recently the story of parallel hybrids has been quite different. Practically all the truck OEMs now have prototypes, but only a few brave souls – such as DAF and Iveco – have
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Added value |
07/09/2011
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| With a range of fuel additives and lubricants available for the spread of vehicles on a transport engineer's fleet, it is sometimes difficult deciding which to use. Steve Banner finds clarification |
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Good housekeeping |
08/08/2011
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| As biofuels become increasingly popular for commercial vehicles, concerns over storage are growing. John Challen looks for a tried and tested formula that guarantees quality |
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Clean green vans |
07/06/2011
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| The recent introduction of staggered EU targets for CO2 emissions has left van manufacturers with plenty to aim at in cleaning up their vehicles. Keith Read considers available approaches |
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Power hungry |
07/06/2011
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| Any serious contender for the race to an alternative fuel for commercial transport has to pass the test of large-scale sustainability and infrastructure. Brian Tinham reports |
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Best in show |
05/05/2011
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| The CV Show 2011 at Birmingham's NEC in April witnessed an array of new technology. Transport Engineer was there to witness the Show's triumphant return |
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Emission critical |
05/05/2011
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| The introduction of Euro 6 will demand fewer emissions of commercial vehicles. John Kendall investigates technologies that could help engine and vehicle manufacturers, as well as operators, to achieve targets |
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Hybrids for real |
07/04/2011
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| As more hybrid-powered commercial vehicles enter operational service, John Kendall finds out how technicians are being prepared for some of the different maintenance issues |
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Biofuel Bliss |
07/04/2011
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| Unlike Victor Kiam who famously purchased Remington because he loved the razor firm so much, for Bill Courtney-Smith it was a case of been there, felt the pain – and then he bought the company. Keith Read tells the Regenatec story |
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Hybrids and electrics entering adoption phase |
04/03/2011
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| Have you noticed the tide turning with electric and hybrid commercial vehicles? It's not just about the growing numbers of operators, public and private, starting to adopt them. Quietly, but inexorably, finance houses are beginning to invest serious money in what they clearly see as a lucrative and
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CV Show 2011 |
04/03/2011
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| Looking to upgrade your workshop or vehicle fleet or invest in technology that will help improve efficiency and cut costs and downtime? The CV Show 2011 – held over 12, 13 and 14 April, and featuring more than 300 exhibiting companies – provides a fantastic opportunity to help products and services
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Small change for green |
07/01/2011
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| What can operators do to become more environmentally friendly? Keith Read investigates approaches that need not cost the earth |
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