http://www.transportengineer.org.ukTransport Engineer website provides industry news, a transport supplier directory and transport feature articles for members of the Institute of Road Transport Engineers (IRTE), commercial vehicle engineers, fleet engineers and transport managers.60http://www.transportengineer.org.uk/article/41990/Clean-living-.aspxEngine 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 08/05/2012http://www.transportengineer.org.uk/article/42014/Decisions-decisions.aspxWith 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 08/05/2012http://www.transportengineer.org.uk/article/41987/Designing-in-defence-.aspxManufacturing 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 08/05/2012http://www.transportengineer.org.uk/article/41986/Diesel-departure.aspxDespite 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 08/05/2012http://www.transportengineer.org.uk/article/41991/Euro-6-of-the-best-.aspxThe 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 08/05/2012http://www.transportengineer.org.uk/article/41974/Mercedes-Benz-dealer-Enza-shapes-up-for-Cheshire-Mouldings-.aspxMercedes-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. 08/05/2012http://www.transportengineer.org.uk/article/41978/New-policy-halves-tyre-costs-for-Brian-Yeardley-.aspxWest 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.08/05/2012http://www.transportengineer.org.uk/article/41962/People-news-for-May-2012-.aspxAllison 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. 08/05/2012http://www.transportengineer.org.uk/article/41985/Size-does-matter-.aspxA 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 08/05/2012http://www.transportengineer.org.uk/article/41988/Steady-state-.aspxTruck 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 08/05/2012http://www.transportengineer.org.uk/article/41979/Stress-relief-with-new-Mercedes-Benz-Actros-trucks-.aspxTruck driving is a less stressful job than it used to be, according to a study by Mercedes-Benz. 08/05/2012http://www.transportengineer.org.uk/article/41973/Tesco-orders-new-Iveco-trucks-for-urban-store-fleet-.aspxTesco 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. 08/05/2012http://www.transportengineer.org.uk/article/41992/The-new-name-of-the-game-is-accreditation-.aspxIRTE, 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 Workshop Accreditation Scheme is now going live. 08/05/2012http://www.transportengineer.org.uk/article/41980/Vauxhalls-television-company-deal-proves-the-skys-the-limit-.aspxIn 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.08/05/2012http://www.transportengineer.org.uk/article/41975/Wickes-builds-efficiency-with-Bevan-bodied-Fuso-Canters-.aspxWickes 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. 08/05/2012http://www.transportengineer.org.uk/article/41971/Your-shout-.aspxAll eyes are on Europe when it comes to truck and trailer braking technology, according to Jeff Lowe of Doctor Air Brake. 08/05/2012http://www.transportengineer.org.uk/article/41364/Aero-dynamic-.aspxImproving 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 05/04/2012http://www.transportengineer.org.uk/article/41359/ASH-gets-lowdown-with-first-Mercedes-Benz-Econic-.aspxA purpose-designed, low-entry cab and highly rated dealer back-up has tempted ASH Waste Services to invest in its first Mercedes-Benz truck. 05/04/2012http://www.transportengineer.org.uk/article/41374/Europe-expects-.aspxRules 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 05/04/2012http://www.transportengineer.org.uk/article/41357/Hanson-Cement-opts-for-fuel-efficient-Renault-Premium.aspxCement supplier Hanson Cement has taken delivery of six Renault Premium 460.25 6x2 tractor units, fitted with Privilege cabs. 05/04/2012http://www.transportengineer.org.uk/article/41378/Make-the-most-of-the-reborn-CV-Show-.aspxIt'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. 05/04/2012http://www.transportengineer.org.uk/article/41358/MAN-EcoCity-gas-bus-passes-Reading-tests-with-flying-colours-.aspxFour weeks into a five-week trial, Reading Transport has said its CNG-powered MAN EcoCity bus demonstrator makes a "perfectly feasible" proposition on its urban-intensive Reading Buses operation. 05/04/2012http://www.transportengineer.org.uk/article/41360/Mc-Burney-cuts-fuel-costs-using-Portland-Analytics-.aspxBallymena, Northern Ireland-based McBurney Transport says it has been making major savings by working with Portland Analytics to manage its fuel costs. 05/04/2012http://www.transportengineer.org.uk/article/41356/New-tyre-policy-for-Panalpina-long-distance-fleet-.aspxPanalpina World Transport, a supply chain solutions provider, has adopted a new tyre policy for its UK-based road fleet, which operates throughout mainland Europe, Scandinavia, Russia, Cyprus and Africa. 05/04/2012http://www.transportengineer.org.uk/article/41301/People-news-for-April-2012.aspxDr Carsten Intra has succeeded Lars Wrebo as director, production and logistics at MAN Truck and Bus.05/04/2012