MAN Truck and Bus’s range of eTrucks launches in 2024, with battery-electric drivelines capable of travelling up to 600-800km (373-500mi) a day. The line-up will include 4x2 tractors, 4x2 rigid trucks, 6x2 rigids and 6x2 drawbar models, with weights ranging from 20-42 tonnes. Dan Gilkes reports from the driver’s seat
Electric Vehicles
November’s Euro Bus exhibition (see review, pp16-17) was only my second time attending, but the feature that stuck out was the number of exposed drivetrains on show.
Electric Vehicles
The Sir Moir Lockhead safety award recognises leaders in operational safety around the world. In this, the fourth year of the award, three winners are profiled
Road Safety
Tankers hold LPG under pressure and in thin skins, thanks to a European derogation. As Mediterranean temperatures reach these shores, Steve Banner asks whether this arrangement should be reconsidered
Tankers
The list of third-party reviews and audits for maintenance technicians is growing. John Challen finds out how valuable they are to transport fleets
Workshop Management Systems
Sanscot by Technia has uploaded a simulation that shows the horizontal slosh force of a tanker braking at 0.5g to a full stop.
TankersThe installed 15 A fuse protecting the DRL (Daytime Running Lights) has an amperage rating which is too large. Remedy: replace the present fuse with a one of a revised amperage rating. Number affected: 101. Manufacturer reference: C0271. Vehicle IDs: YV3U1W120L1200068 to YV3U1W12XPA210273.
RecallsThe fuel line could make contact with the body and lead to fuel leakage. Check fuel pipe positioning correct if necessary and fit protective sleeve. Number affected: 2,231. Manufacturer reference: MBM. Vehicle IDs: not given.
Recalls
Some vehicles may have been equipped with an incorrectly positioned fuel pipe. Remedy: check fuel pipe positioning correct if necessary and fit protective sleeve. Number affected: 1,216. Manufacturer reference: XFB54 (CI22-049). Vehicle IDs: not given
A degrade of emissions control components may occur. Remedy: trucks are monitored via software. If degradation is found then replacement of the silencer is required. Number affected: 374. Manufacturer reference:M0079 M0092 M0097 M0099. Vehicle IDs: SEG1828AR6BE20031 to SEG3232KR6BF21279.
Screws that attach the front axle to the suspension may require tightening. Remedy: apply correct torque value on concerned screws and/or replace defected parts. Number affected: 291. Manufacturer reference: CO276. Vehicle IDs: not given.
Recalls
Totalkare has appointed Jessica Porter director of operations, where she will cover purchasing, the service side of the business and general operations.
Workshop