MAN long truck to participate in country-wide field trials30 September 2010

Two of MAN's 'long trucks' are to participate in field trials across Germany next year – challenging current thinking in the UK while working with the German federal government to combat rising freight transport and CO2 emissions.

"MAN is convinced that, in long trucks, it is testing a technology of the future that will allow a considerable reduction of CO2 emissions," says MAN CEO Dr Georg Pachta-Reyhofen.

More than 200 companies have already registered to take part in the German coalition government's project, which is to run throughout 2011.

While the gross weight of the vehicles will remain unchanged at 40 tonnes (44 tonnes in intermodal transport), the current restrictions of 16.5 metres for semitrailers and 18.75 metres for articulated trains will be set aside.

MAN long trucks will be equipped with telematics systems that will record all operating data. They will also have all available driver assistance systems: not only ESP (electronic stability program), but also continuous damping control, lane guard and adaptive cruise control.

MAN says that all drivers will also be put thought a safety training course at MAN ProfiDrive, so that they are prepared for the long trucks.

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Brian Tinham

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