Brian Weatherley

Features

Crouching dragons

Can Chinese PSV manufacturers hit the big numbers in the UK? Brian Weatherley examines progress and considers the prospects for Scania’s latest Touring coach, built-in-China by Higer

Bus & Coach
News

Cummins upgrades ISB engines ahead of Euro 6 OBD deadline

Cummins had increased the power and torque on selected versions of its latest SmartEfficiency four- and six-cylinder ISB truck and bus engines, which now conform to the latest Euro 6 On-Board...

Engines & Engine Parts
Features

From a distance

Could real-time condition monitoring of trucks on the road avoid costly unplanned breakdowns? Brian Weatherley examines the trend towards ‘connected’ lorries

Fleet Management Systems
Features

Waste recovery

As engine makers strive to boost diesel efficiency, is waste-heat recovery the saving grace they’re looking for? Brian Weatherley charts WHR progress and considers the pros and cons

Alternative Fuels
Features

Injecting ideas

With 15 speakers and 150 delegates from all-over the world, Delphi’s CV Powertrain Conference turned the spotlight on upcoming emissions legislation and associated engine technologies. Brian...

Engines & Engine Parts
News

Delphi Automotive massively upgrades Gillingham

Delphi Automotive is investing heavily in new, state-of-the-art, testing-systems at its Technical Centre in Gillingham, Kent.

Engine/Transmission Management
Features

Carbon dating

Is the European Commission’s VECTO project the best way to help drive down truck and bus fuel consumption and CO2 emissions? Brian Weatherley talks to Cummins Engines

Fleet Operating Costs
Features

Keep the noise down

Last year’s Quiet Cities conference revealed plenty of sound arguments behind the latest generation of low-noise trucks and hushed ancillary equipment. Brian Weatherley reports.

Tail Lifts
Features

Ahead by a nose

Brussels is keen to see a new generation of long-nose trucks on Europe's roads – not only to improve aerodynamics but also to reduce collisions between HGVs and vulnerable road users. Brian Weatherley...

Road Safety
Features

What’s your score?

What steps should you take to ensure your OCRS (Operator Compliance Risk Score) stays firmly in the green? Brian Weatherley talks to the enforcers

Maintenance
Features

Pragmatic power

With its new Euro 6 D38 diesel, MAN wants to provide TGX operators with a big engine that offers fuel-efficiency as well as power. Brian Weatherley reports from test drives in Granada, Spain

Engine/Transmission Management
Features

Walmart wonder wagon

Even Walmart's CEO admits his company's latest hybrid concept artic might never make it onto the road, but it provides the perfect 'what if' test-bed for future truck technologies. Brian Weatherley...

Green Vehicles