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 Costs conundrum |
06/01/2012
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| While 2011 brought some much-needed stability to the transport sector, fears over a double-dip recession, triggered in the Eurozone, don't make for encouraging reading. John Challen analyses the costs to operators in 2011, and the implications for this year |
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Dreaming of green |
06/01/2012
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| Beyond responding to mandatory staggered reductions in CO2 emissions over the coming months and years, there is plenty of potential for operators to clean up their fleets of both light and heavy duty vehicles. Keith Read assesses the options |
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Street value |
06/01/2012
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| Improving truck and van reliability has still not eliminated mechanical, electrical or electronic faults, which can prove costly. Steve Banner investigates common roadside problems and some solutions |
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To buy, or not to buy |
07/12/2011
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| Financial constraints continue to worry transport operators, so sometimes the best approach to commercial vehicle fleet revitalisation may not be buying new. John Challen looks at finance and leasing opportunities |
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A refreshing change |
07/12/2011
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| A key part of a bodyshop technician's job is looking after vehicle structures, appearances and running gear – not only post-incidents but also for change of use and modernisation. Steve Banner talks to those in the firing line |
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Your shout |
07/12/2011
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| Big brother is watching you, but does it really make a difference? |
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Regime change |
07/11/2011
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| With the new regime fast approaching for accrediting operators and transport mangers to practice, Brian Tinham establishes key issues and required actions |
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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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A new era of engineering to tackle the tough times |
07/09/2011
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| As world markets teeter on the brink of forcing further bank meltdowns, yet more national bailouts and even potentially another global recession, transport professionals can only watch and wait, with their fingers crossed. Or can they? Indeed, should they? |
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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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All aboard |
07/09/2011
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| The bus and coach community gathers in Birmingham early in October. John Challen previews product launches and news of PSV technology updates due at Coach & Bus Live |
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Massive fuel savings with Fleetboard, says John Lewis |
07/09/2011
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| The John Lewis Partnership has installed Daimler FleetBoard telematics hardware across its entire fleet of John Lewis and Waitrose heavy trucks, in a move it hopes will lead to a cut of at least 4% in vehicle carbon emissions. |
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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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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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Your shout |
07/06/2011
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| Can vehicle fleet managers and the transport industry learn from our cousins on the other side of the pond, when it comes to operations and management? |
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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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Comeback kids |
07/04/2011
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| Absent from last years Commercial Vehicle Operator's Show, the truck manufacturers are returning to Birmingham's NEC for the full-fat CV show 2011, with high hopes for the transport industry |
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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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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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Technology transfer |
04/03/2011
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| A popular approach to saving operators money and fuel is to harness telematics and tracking equipment on vehicle fleets. Keith Read investigates latest developments |
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