GreenRoad has received a fleet technology award from His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent, in recognition of the effectiveness of its fleet driver management programmes.
Telematics
Goodyear's new Regional RHT II RFID (radio frequency identification) 435/50R19.5 trailer tyre features a built-in microchip claimed to enable fleet operators to cut downtime, and improve tyre management and security.
Tyres & Retreads
With over 200 exhibitors already confirmed, launches promised and 49% more space booked to date than at this point last year, CV Show 2012 looks set to be a must-go event for transport engineers and fleet managers.
Dealerships
US gearboxes giant Allison Transmission has reached a major milestone for bus and coach hybrids by producing its 5,000th H 40/50 EP transmission system.
Transmissions
Vehicle engineering, research and test facility MIRA has been given the go-ahead for its £300 million redevelopment plan, following a positive endorsement from both of the local authorities near Hinckley.
Road Tests
Scania's Young European Truck Driver, (YETD), the truck and bus OEM's flagship driving skills and road safety event, will return in 2012.
Driver / People Management
Brocklehurst Transport has taken delivery of a trio of new Ivecos featuring Euro 5-beating FPT Industrial engines, each certified to meet EV (Enhanced Environmentally friendly Vehicle) standards.
Rigids
As fuel costs continue to rise and the Euro 6 emissions regulations draw ever nearer, injection system and engine designers are rising to the challenge. Brian Tinham reports
Emissions Control
With awards ceremonies bobbing up on TV every 10 minutes, you could be forgiven for getting just a little cynical. Ian Norwell reports from Scania's 'Top Team' finals in Stockholm, and finds more than a pub singer in a sparkly jacket
Continuing Professional Development
A key part of a bodyshop technician's job is looking after vehicle structures, appearances and running gear – not only post-incidents but also for change of use and modernisation. Steve Banner talks to those in the firing line
Remanufactured Equipment
BAE Systems launched its parallel hybrid truck with Denis Eagle at the RWM exhibition. Brian Tinham talked to the developers
Emissions Control
With all the talk of new technologies, aimed at improving everything from engine emissions to fuel consumption, from driver safety to efficiency, and from vehicle aerodynamics to stability, it may come as a surprise to learn that there can be unintended engineering consequences.
Suspensions