Dave Young

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Renault range

A diesel-electric hybrid 26-tonne three-axle Renault rigid has joined the UK fleet of Norbert Dentressangle. Dave Young reports from the handover of this innovative trial vehicle

Rigids
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The way forward

Volvo's range of future fuels is looking realistic, but which, if any, will work for your transport operations. Dave Young finds out

Alternative Fuels
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Dual fuel duel

Alternatives to standard diesel are rising slowly up fleet engineers' agendas but, as Dave Young find out, they may be limited by refuelling infrastructure and operator acceptance

Aerodynamics
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Plenty of front

Trailer manufacturers continue to adopt aerodynamic revisions to reduce drag and fuel costs, but what about the cab? Dave Young looks at impending advances in tractor units

Bodywork
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Marks of approval

Since the beginning of this year, new statutory ADR rules have come into force. Dave Young explains how some instructions require changes in vehicle marking and operation

ADR Vehicles
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Tight manoeuvre

Truck and trailer steering are seeing significant improvements. Dave Young travels to Eindhoven to test drive Tridec's latest hydraulic innovations

Trailers