Despite being ridiculed by many, it is refreshing to see mainstream vehicle manufacturers embark on, and then persevere with, electric vans. Industry legislation and standards continue to force the...
Electric Vehicles
The technology might be available to help operators meet exhaust emission targets, but who is going to pay for it?
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
So an agreement regarding irtec's future has been signed between IRTE and IMI, but what does this really mean for the transport industry?
Irtec
1 Corporate Manslaughter and Wheel & Load Security
Lead :Mr Michael Ponsonby BA
2 A case for Longer and heavier Commercial Vehicles
Lead:Mr Dick Denby of Denby Transport Lincoln
3...
Longer, heavier vehicles, better known as LHVs, are rising in popularity throughout mainland Europe. However, in the UK, it is a different story: there is a great deal of opposition to such vehicles,...
Longer Heavier Vehicles
Question: What is a commercial vehicle? Answer: It depends on who you're talking to.
Sales Figures
Ironically, in a world that is fast becoming obsessed with social media, the act of being "sociable" is fading fast, and our industry is not immune to this trend.
With people happy to hide behind...
"Not for the first time there seems to be renewed debate about the issue of global warming.
Engines & Engine Parts
Tracey Horton has joined Gates as district sales manager for the Midlands, Wales and East Anglia. Her major product lines include drive systems (kits, belts, tensioners, specialist tools), fuel...
People
The uninitiated in our industry regard best practice guides as gospel, because they have been published by a government-supported body. However, the view of more experienced transport engineers is...
Maintenance
It's fair to say that most operators aren't the biggest fans of biodiesel. While the fuel may be greener than your average barrel of bulk diesel, there are many unknowns – and stories such as this one...
Alternative Fuels