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08/05/2024

Euro 7 extension

Decisions and discussions around Euro 7 – the latest in a long line of standards to cut emissions of commercial vehicle engines – ...

22/03/2024

Resolving electrical faults

Electrical problems are inevitable for any vehicle, but even more so when that vehicle is subjected to the harsh environment of a ...

08/03/2024

All about biodiesel

Regular diesel now features an element of biodiesel, but is there the opportunity for the industry to go one – or many – steps ...

06/02/2024

Testing trailers

A rolling road test is an objective measure of the efficiency of a trailer's braking system. But operational compromises can ...

05/12/2023

Hydrogen in cars

Truck and commercial vehicle manufacturers have been exploring hydrogen as a fuel in combustion engines in recent years, most ...

15/11/2023

VECTO comes to trailers

The EU is extending its strict targets for CO2 emissions reduction from trucks, with a requirement for manufacturers to supply a ...

30/10/2023

VECTO comes to trailers

The EU is extending its strict targets for CO2 emissions reduction from trucks, with a requirement for manufacturers to supply a ...

09/08/2023

Lifting the hood: engine and truck developments across the pond that ...

Five teams of US truck and engine manufacturers are nearing the end of SuperTruck II, a government-backed project to radically ...

01/06/2023

Euro 7 exhaust aftertreatment

Looking into the near future of emissions requirements post-2027, compliance will require advanced material coatings and tighter ...

10/02/2023

Running gear: resting on pillows

Air suspension provides support for a vehicle and its load, maintains stability and control, and ensures a smooth ride. Proper ...

21/12/2022

Swatting the diesel bug

Water in diesel fuel is not a good idea: it promotes corrosion, encourages damaging organisms and reduces the efficiency of the ...

19/12/2022

Big data comes to transport

Telematics has become pretty universal among vehicle operators, and this means that a vast amount of data is being generated ...

24/10/2022

Data flood

On-board digital sensors are playing an ever more important role in understanding commercial vehicles’ operational condition, ...

17/10/2022

A battery of tests

Toby Clark learns the latest advice about 12V batteries and how best to care for them

21/09/2022

Electric drivelines: battery basics

Battery charging used to be a minor concern – and usually only an issue for seasonal vehicles that lay dormant for months at a ...

14/06/2022

Data flood

On-board digital sensors are playing an ever more important role in understanding commercial vehicles’ operational condition, ...

18/05/2022

Channel change - profile of Renault Trucks' electric truck production ...

Renault Trucks is moving rapidly towards offering a full range of battery-electric commercial vehicles under a new brand: E-Tech. ...

12/04/2022

Gaseous fuels: Organic goodness?

While home-brew methane produced from anaerobic digestion might be cheaper and more environmentally friendly than North Sea ...

15/03/2022

The technician Olympics

WorldSkills aims to raise standards of all trades – including heavy vehicle technicians – by running UK and international ...

04/01/2022

Wet kit servicing

Hydraulic circuits provide motive force for all manner of truck-mounted accessories, and they are generally well-behaved, ...

15/12/2021

Waste heat recovery in heavy-duty engines

Two new systems might be just the start for improving diesel engine efficiency by recycling waste heat from exhaust. Toby Clark ...

14/09/2021

Carbon bureaucracy

Vehicle OEMs are now being measured on a weighted average of emissions of the vehicles that they produce. The new rules show the ...

10/08/2021

No slack in drum brake safety

Automatic slack adjusters (also known as automatic brake adjusters, ASAs or ABAs) are an essential part of a drum brake assembly, ...

28/06/2021

Are tipper bodies all about heavy metal?

High-strength and abrasion-resistant (AR) steel alloys are becoming commonplace in tipper body manufacture. What does this mean ...

14/06/2021

Vehicle troubleshooting: remote control

A data standard dictates how trucks send status information back to base. As fleet management becomes ever more digital, the data ...