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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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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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French connections |
06/01/2012
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| The recent Solutrans Show in Lyons had plenty to interest for truck and trailer operators alike. Brian Weatherley picks out the main engineering breakthroughs |
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Iveco Le Dakar |
06/01/2012
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| The advanced edges of truck racing may look like a vanity pit for sponsors' cash, but the engineering could soon turn up on a tractor near you, says Ian Norwell |
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Crash course |
06/01/2012
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| With the PAS 125 damage repair standard now covering vehicles up to 5 tonnes, Brian Tinham talks to Marc Watts, owner of the first accredited CV bodyshop, on what it means for the industry |
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Safety in numbers |
06/01/2012
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| It's not only truck launches that command attention. Production improvements that bring better functions and safety are worth keeping up with, too. Ian Norwell reports from a quarry near Barcelona |
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Lafarge trials prove Edbro CX14 tipping cylinders |
06/01/2012
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| A little over one year since Edbro launched its weight-saving CX14 hydraulic tipper cylinders and Lafarge started its trials, the latter is reporting success – and a commitment to the cylinders. |
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Your shout |
06/01/2012
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| Has there been a better time for organisations in the transport industry to embrace innovation? |
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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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Shifting perceptions |
07/12/2011
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| Mercedes-Benz is embracing dual clutch technology on its commercial vehicles with the Fuso Duonic, discovers Ian Norwell |
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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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Isuzu payload seals the deal for Fords of Winsford |
07/12/2011
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| Fords of Winsford has added an Isuzu Forward N75.190 long wheelbase manual rigid 7.5 tonne car transporter to its fleet, with the truck's well-documented payload advantage sealing the deal. |
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Refuse vehicles get insurance safety upgrades |
07/12/2011
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| Cheshire East Council's new fleet of RCVs (refuse collection vehicles) has been fitted with 360° hard disk recording camera systems, reversing radar, LED strobes and front and rear-facing LED light-boards. |
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Accounting for the top position in transport? |
07/11/2011
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| One might be forgiven for wondering quite how a Masters in accountancy and a career, until 2005, as accountant and then finance manager – for, among others, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, GlaxoSmithKline and Centrica (which owns British Gas) – qualifies someone for the top government job in transport. |
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Cold call |
07/11/2011
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| As the UK prepares itself for adverse weather, John Challen finds out the best ways for operators to prepare vehicle fleets and get the best chance of maintaining business as usual |
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Waste expectations |
07/11/2011
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| Engineering breakthroughs in the municipal vehicle market are promising improved levels of fuel consumption and efficiency. Dan Gilkes rounds up on some of the latest developments |
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Hard Actros to follow |
07/11/2011
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| Following on the launch of Mercedes' new Actros Euro 6 heavy truck, Ian Norwell reports from the first drive experience – and says automation and control could help canny operators cut costs |
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Daily delights |
07/11/2011
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| Iveco's Daily range has been revamped, helped by a new engine and gearbox line-up, and quite a lot more, as Steve Banner finds out |
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