Decisions and discussions around Euro 7 – the latest in a long line of standards to cut emissions of commercial vehicle engines – are ongoing. But there has been plenty of movement in the past 12...
Emissions Control
Electrical problems are inevitable for any vehicle, but even more so when that vehicle is subjected to the harsh environment of a quarry. Toby Clark speaks to master technicians at onsite workshops to...
Electrical Components/SystemsRegular diesel now features an element of biodiesel, but is there the opportunity for the industry to go one – or many – steps further? Toby Clark finds out
Alternative Fuels
A rolling road test is an objective measure of the efficiency of a trailer's braking system. But operational compromises can catch out the unaware, reports Toby Clark
Truck and commercial vehicle manufacturers have been exploring hydrogen as a fuel in combustion engines in recent years, most notably Cummins, JCB and Daimler. But car manufacturers including Mazda,...
Alternative Fuels
The EU is extending its strict targets for CO2 emissions reduction from trucks, with a requirement for manufacturers to supply a VECTO (Vehicle Energy Consumption Calculation Tool) certificate for...
Social / Corporate Responsibility
The EU is extending its strict targets for CO2 emissions reduction from trucks, with a requirement for manufacturers to supply a VECTO (Vehicle Energy Consumption Calculation Tool) certificate for...
Truck Efficiency
Five teams of US truck and engine manufacturers are nearing the end of SuperTruck II, a government-backed project to radically improve the efficiency of Class 8 articulated trucks — ‘18-wheelers’...
Truck Efficiency
Looking into the near future of emissions requirements post-2027, compliance will require advanced material coatings and tighter engine controls, finds Toby Clark
Emissions
Air suspension provides support for a vehicle and its load, maintains stability and control, and ensures a smooth ride. Proper inspection and maintenance of the system – and particularly the rubber...
Suspensions
Water in diesel fuel is not a good idea: it promotes corrosion, encourages damaging organisms and reduces the efficiency of the engine. So how does water get into DERV, how do you know if it’s there...
Fuel Systems
Telematics has become pretty universal among vehicle operators, and this means that a vast amount of data is being generated every day. Each is meaningless on its own, but could the data as a whole be...
Telematics