Keith Read

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Emergency engineering

They're machines that deal with life and death situations. As a result, both the engineering and detail of fit for purpose construction are key to emergency vehicles. Keith Read reports

Emergency Service Vehicles
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Vans in perspective

LCV-dominated fleets are becoming more common, even among those used to running much larger vehicles. Keith Read highlights some of the many new models now available to tempt fleet managers

Light Commercial Vehicles
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Fuel economics

The choice of fuel – and associated technologies – has grown so quickly over the past few years that it is getting difficult to make a decision when specifying vehicles. Keith Read offers some clarity...

Alternative Fuels
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A stable environment?

Overloading is acknowledged as one of the prime causes of vehicle instability, which can cause accidents – often serious. Yet legislation designed to prevent overloading is being flouted every day on...

Vehicle Stability
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Rollover revolution

While the industry and legislators alike work to reduce truck rollovers, this type of accident remains doggedly resistant. Keith Read finds out why

Truck Rollovers
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Shift workers

More than a decade after the first automated manual transmission appeared on a truck, the technology continues to evolve. Keith Read delves into the latest efforts that are being made to improve...

Gearboxes
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Accelerating axles

There might not be a revolution in truck axles and suspensions, but saving weight and cost remain high priorities that can, and are being solved by innovative engineering. Keith Read reports

Axles