Bus makers and operators must work together, with engineering design and technician licensing, if the industry is to achieve impending EU targets.
Irtec
Welsh haulier NR Evans says it is seeing savings in fuel and maintenance costs, since adding five Vector 1550 refrigerated trailer units from Carrier Transicold to its dairy products fleet.
Refrigeration
SDC Trailers says it chose Edbro's tipping hoists for its latest fuel efficient smoothside tipper design, because of their reliability and increased lift capacity.
Trailers
Masham-based I'Anson Bros has taken delivery of a Volvo 8x4 tridem truck that will be delivering to its animal feed customers.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
The Department for Transport is to review a sample of prohibition, MOT and accident data to assess evidence that wheel faults on commercial vehicles might be causing problems.
Tyres & Retreads
The 10,000th Econic truck fitted with an Allison automatic transmission has been officially handed over to the AWB municipal waste company of Cologne, Germany.
Transmissions
Goodyear, Yokohama and Hankook were honoured at the 11th annual Tyre Technology Expo in Cologne, alongside specialist suppliers such as Allma and Reosense.
Tyres & Retreads
The first round of the Renault Trucks sponsored FIA European Truck Racing Series will take place at the Donington Park Circuit this Easter Bank Holiday weekend, 23 and 24 April 2011.
Tractor Units
Vehicle operators need to take precautions when buying and handling AdBlue for truck and bus engines using SCR (selective catalytic reduction), if they want to avoid costly contamination problems.
Alternative Fuels
TomTom PRO7100 Truck answers recent government calls for a solution to the chaos and damage caused by misdirected truck drivers, according to the FTA (Freight Transport Association).
Tracking
Optare has secured orders from Arriva for 69 single and double-deck buses, worth £7.6 million, for delivery this year.
Bus & Coach
Volvo is about to launch its FH16 in a version for heavy haulage, involving gross combination weights of up to 295 tonnes, dependent upon gradient.
Engine/Transmission Management