The market for coach transmissions is divided between bus-derived automatics and automated manuals developed for trucks. Richard Simpson finds out why
Engine/Transmission Management
Allison Transmission seeks to expand from its core UK markets of firefighting and refuse collection, reports Richard Simpson
Engine/Transmission Management
Verifiable maintenance of the cool chain is vital for operators in the temperature-controlled sector. Richard Simpson examines how telematics can help
Telematics
While Renault Trucks now offers gas and electric power for urban vehicles, it predicts that diesel will still dominate long haul, finds Richard Simpson
Tyres & Retreads
Cylinder deactivation could be a path to the fuel savings needed to hit EU CO2 reduction targets. Richard Simpson explores the possibilities
Emissions Control
Tax concessions have boosted the cost competitiveness of methane against diesel, reports Richard Simpson
Aerodynamics
All production CNG/LNG buses and commercial vehicles of over 3.5 tonnes gvw available new on the UK market are listed below. Aftermarket conversions are excluded. Compiled by Richard Simpson
Alternative Fuels
Engineering is not enough. Political and fiscal incentives will decide the fortunes of hybrid trucks, argues Richard Simpson
Vehicle Electrics & Electronics
Goodyear’s latest Gen-2 truck tyres are part of the ‘internet of things’. Richard Simpson sees how this is used by the company’s TruckForce service network
Tyres & Retreads
New heavy-duty truck and bus engines must now conform to the latest iteration of the Euro VI standard: Euro VI D. The standard ensures compliance over a greater range of operating conditions,...
Engine/Transmission Management
Two OEM launch events showed off the latest developments in CV tyres. Richard Simpson reports from Goodyear; Peter Shakespeare from Bridgestone
Tyres & Retreads
A government body wants the UK to have an all-electric truck fleet by 2050. Richard Simpson examines alternatives
Alternative Fuels