Aftermarket parts specialist Diesel Technic has published an explanatory video about the belt drive in an (unnamed) heavy diesel engine.
Belts & Chains
Following the launch of a new generation of VBG couplings which combine refined mechanics and new digital technology, VBG Driver Assist is now coming to the market.
Couplings
At its Used Parts Factory located in Vénissieux, south of Lyon, the brand’s trucks will be dismantled, and their parts reused.
Vehicle Parts
Traffic Commissioners of England Sarah Bell, Tim Blackmore, Nick Denton, Gerallt Evans, Kevin Rooney and Richard Turfitt have commented on maintenance of trailers used in traction-only transport in the annual report, which was published in July.
UK registered organisations have until 12 October to apply for a share of up to £140 million to demonstrate battery and/or hydrogen fuel cell trucks.
Electric Vehicles
Following a public tender offer to Haldex shareholders in summer 2022, axle manufacturer SAF-Holland declared its offer unconditional – which means successful -- on 18 August.
Brakes & Braking Systems
Commercial vehicle powertrain manufacturer Cummins has announced that it has completed its $3.7bn acquisition of Meritor, a global supplier of axle and brake technologies for commercial vehicle and industrial markets. The deal was originally announced in February 2022.
Braking Systems
Potato business Branston is making significant fuel savings from its 33-strong Volvo truck fleet following an in-depth driver training programme utilising Volvo Connect.
Driver / People Management
The finalists of the 2022 routeone awards have been announced, revealing some of the most outstanding operators and people in the coach and bus industry.
Bus & Coach
ATS Euromaster has seen the requirement for its mobile tyre service increase rapidly over the last two years. The tyre and maintenance provider said the pandemic, which saw a rise in home delivery, as a contributory factor for soaring fleet demand.
Tyres & Retreads
With the delivery of new tractor units specified with Carrier Transicold’s ECO-DRIVE technology, Carmarthenshire-based food wholesaler Castell Howell can now drive its Carrier Transicold Vector trailer systems via the trucks’ own engines. The move is designed to help reduce running costs and increase fleet sustainability.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
The newly created Centre for Sustainable Vehicle Engineering is a key priority for the University moving forward. Located in the National Centre for Motorsports’ Engineering and reporting to the Head of School, Engineering working with other senior colleagues across the School and the University, this key role will provide leadership and project management to drive and develop the Centre as it builds strong industry partnerships and positions across the North West
People