While the UK remains in Covid-19 lockdown, members of the Society of Operations Engineers continue to transport supplies and personnel.
Driver / People Management
VSE demonstrates rear steering and crab steering in an articulated tractor-trailer combination thanks to electro-hydraulic steering mechanisms on both axles of an animal transport semi-trailer.
Axles
Ireland’s National Transport Authority (NTA) has ordered at least 100 ADL Enviro400ER double deck diesel-electric buses, capable of running in zero emission mode for at least 2.5km.
Bus & Coach
In 2018/19, there were 3,112 driver conduct hearings. This example was filmed by Transport for London using actors but is set in one of the rooms used for public inquiries and driver conduct hearings.
Health & Safety Legislation
As the IRTE Skills Challenge celebrates its first decade, the bus and coach technician competition goes from strength to strength, finds Will Dalrymple
CV Show
Tata Steel has launched a high-strength steel suitable for tipper bodies to compete with rival supplier SSAB’s Hardox brand.
Bodywork
The SOE Symposium is the full day destination event for senior engineers responsible for inspection, maintenance and management of fixed and mobile process and power plant, building services,...
Alternative Fuels
Scania explains its role in working with Siemens on the 2km test track running on the E16 road in Sweden.
Alternative Fuels
A full-electric version of the Mercedes-Benz Econic rigid chassis for refuse collection and other commercial duties enters serial production this month in Blackburn, UK.
Electric Vehicles
The first company in Argentina to use SSAB’s Hardox 500 Tuf wear plate in tipper truck bodies has found product lifespan to have increased by about 30%.
Tippers
The video features engineering director Gary Mason.
Alternative Fuels