Iveco will give its New Stralis, the so-called TCO2 Champion, its world premiere at the 66th IAA Commercial Vehicles show, being staged in Hanover from 22—29 September 2016.
Alternative Fuels
Warehousing and distribution business Owens Group has taken delivery of nine Mercedes-Benz Actros tractors, after a trial ‘seed’ vehicle delivered impressive fuel returns.
Tractor Units
Dunlop has unveiled its on-road range of truck tyres, designed to work in all weather conditions and ensuring fleets are prepared for the winter.
Tyres & Retreads
Selecting workshop equipment, services and training to maximise efficiency, market appeal and compliance need not be as challenging as it seems. Steve Banner explains
Irtec
As transport operators’ appetite grows for cheaper alternative fuels, and regulators continue to force down emissions, engine developers are re-engineering the basics. Brian Tinham reports
Engine/Transmission Management
As the Euro 6 emissions regulations continue their progress into LCVs, Steve Banner examines Fiat Professional’s engineering choices
Car Derived Vans
As Millbrook gears up for this year’s premier international low-carbon event, Brian Tinham looks behind the scenes at the business drivers and the technologies
Alternative FuelsVacu-Lug employee Jason Humphries has achieved a ‘distinction’ in the City & Guilds Part 1 Retread Workshop Practice examination, scoring the highest mark nationwide. The firm’s Dave Alsop and Elaine Dable achieved ‘credit’ passes in the same exams, proving their knowledge of retreading practices.
People
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Driver / People Management
Quietly and without fanfare, transmission designers are making significant improvements to their products, which offer operators interesting opportunities. Toby Clark reports
Gearboxes
Operators wanting to run older trucks and buses in London’s upcoming ULEZ look set to benefit from CPT’s revolutionary work with Eminox. Brian Weatherley reports
Electric Vehicles
As London mayor Sadiq Khan focuses relentlessly on vehicle emissions, Sainsbury’s is leading the charge in transport refrigeration with a zero-emission trial. Brian Tinham talks to developer Dearman
Alternative Fuels