There is increasing pressure, particularly in historic cities such as Bath and Oxford, for deliveries to be carried on so-called zero-emissions vehicles. With this in mind, Richard Simpson reviews what’s currently available in the 16-19t gvw battery-electric rigid truck market
Electric Vehicles
With increased demand for more environmentally friendly transport fleets, HVO has never been more popular. John Challen finds out how this extra interest will affect the supply chain
Alternative Fuels
Steve Banner finds that truck manufacturers are offering extended diesel engine oil drain intervals in a bid to cut the total cost of ownership of their vehicles and reduce their environmental impact
Lubricants & Systems
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Health & Safety LegislationOn affected vehicles a component of the park pawl system may suffer extraordinary wear due to a certain type of customer usage and negatively affect the ability to park the vehicle safely. Remedy: Update the software of various control units. Manufacturer reference: SRV2301 (2018-2022). Number affected: 6,966. Vehicle IDs: W1V9071312N093310 to WDB9076572P139905. Manufacturer reference SRV2300 (2018-2020). Number affected: 5,993. Vehicle IDs: W1V9071332N074892 to WDB9076572P191127.
RecallsThere is an error in the specific software calibration of the traction battery control unit. Remedy: update the software of the traction battery control unit. Number affected: 150. Manufacturer reference: YFB01 (CI23-001). Vehicle IDs: YAREAZKXZGJ007300 to YAREAZKXZGJ019505.
RecallsOn affected vehicles the routing of the fuel filter drainpipe might not meet specifications. The drainpipe could come into contact with the underbody and become damaged leading to a diesel leak. Remedy: Replace the drainpipe with a drain plug on the affected vehicles. Number affected: 7. Manufacturer reference: SRX2204. Vehicle IDs: W1V44760323825652 to W1V44781313907606.
RecallsSome vehicles may intermittently show the airbag light on. Remedy: vehicles need to be checked and parts changed if required. Number affected: 513. Manufacturer reference: 22S78. Vehicle IDs: not given.
RecallsThe vehicle battery(s) have been supplied without Battery Capacity & CCA information fixed to the battery. Remedy: return the vehicle to the dealer network and have the sticker fixed to the battery with the missing information. Number affected: 6,229. Manufacturer reference: W1094. Vehicle IDs: not given.
Recalls
RL Automotive has partnered with the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop a data analytics solution called AutoTrust to quantify the accuracy of big data gleaned from vehicles.
Tyres & Retreads
A study has found that 31 percent of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions could be reduced if all UK long-haul drivers used Ecopia (EU label grade: A class) tyres.
Tyres & Retreads
Prometeon Tyre Group has released a new tyre for articulated trailers for large loads and volumes, single- or multi-axle, ideally suited for long-haul operation.
Tyres & Retreads