John Kendall

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Spotlight on stability

Improving vehicle stability beyond the capabilities of ESC systems is being achieved by rethinking some basic technologies, not just reprogramming. John Kendall reports

Truck Rollovers
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Braking with tradition

Recent years have witnessed a transformation in braking technologies, application and associated legislation. But there is more to come, says John Kendall

Braking Systems
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Beyond Euro 6

Despite the achievements of Euro 6, combustion engineering continues apace, with twin goals of improving efficiency and cutting CO2 emissions. John Kendall looks at the future for heavy-duty diesels

Engines & Engine Parts
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Going up

How can tail lifts help to ensure that transport and passenger vehicles comply with health and safety legislation as well as making loading and unloading easier? John Kendall finds out

Tail Lifts
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Emission critical

The introduction of Euro 6 will demand fewer emissions of commercial vehicles. John Kendall investigates technologies that could help engine and vehicle manufacturers, as well as operators, to achieve...

Alternative Fuels
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Hybrids for real

As more hybrid-powered commercial vehicles enter operational service, John Kendall finds out how technicians are being prepared for some of the different maintenance issues

Green Vehicles
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Time, gentlemen, please

Staying within the law on driver's hours is fundamental to keeping both drivers' and operators' licences. John Kendall looks into the detail

Driver CPC
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Play by the rules

Changes to testing and regulations could leave some operators at a loss to know what is required and why. John Kendall outlines what's new, and which vehicles will be affected

Whole Vehicle Type Approval
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Dedicated drivers

The Driver CPC qualification has been causing considerable angst since it introduction and is still the subject of urban myths. John Kendall clarifies exactly what is needed and where to get it

Driver CPC
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Suspended animation

How road-friendly is road-friendly suspension today? John Kendall examines developments and thinking associated air suspension and what they might mean for operators and engineers

Suspensions
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Test results

With the dust settled on ATF contracts, John Kendall finds out what VOSA has in store for vehicle operators in the future

VOSA Prohibitions
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Teardrop or pipe dream?

As operators and manufacturers look to tick as many green boxes as possible, John Kendall reports on the changing face of trailers and rigids

Tractor Units