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VECTO comes to trailers

The EU is extending its strict targets for CO2 emissions reduction from trucks, with a requirement for manufacturers to supply a VECTO (Vehicle Energy Consumption Calculation Tool) certificate for some trailers and bodywork from January 2024, reports Toby Clark

Truck Efficiency
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Comment: Horse and cart

The expression ‘putting the cart before the horse’ implies that someone’s actions are in the wrong sequence, or their priorities are wrong. The horse goes first because it pulls the cart, which can’t take itself off.

Axles
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Exploring EBPMS

Transport fleets are increasingly embracing EBPMS – electronic braking performance monitoring systems – as a means of keeping a close eye on the efficiency of the brakes on their trucks and trailers, reports Steve Banner

Brakes & Braking Systems
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Caring for roller brake testers

The simple way to ensure the correct function of roller brake testers is to care for them properly – and that means six-monthly servicing, say two suppliers

Brakes & Braking Systems
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How technician roles have changed

Appointed Palletline’s group fleet manager last year, Sam Loader speaks to Will Dalrymple about apprenticeships and vehicle engineering today

Apprenticeships
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Apollo starts deliveries of long-haul trailer tyre

Apollo Tyres has commenced deliveries of its EnduMile LHT, a long-haul trailer (LHT) tyre that has an A-rating for rolling resistance.

Tyres & Retreads
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Kleanbus to upcycle Lothian buses to electric

Kleanbus has entered an agreement with Scotland-based bus operator Lothian to repower and upcycle 18 existing diesel vehicles to electric.

Electric Vehicles
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Mobile column lifts are better together

Even when lifting a car, a single mobile column lift is basically useless. It’s only once a second has been linked, to bridge a van bulkhead, or another pair added that a safe vehicle lifting platform is created, finds Will Dalrymple

Lifting Equipment
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Hiab appoints director of Del tail lifts

Hiab has appointed Peter Robertson as director of UK brand Del tail lifts, which has become its own business unit within the company.

Tail Lifts
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Allied Bakeries to use double deck trailers

Allied Bakeries is to replace two single deck trailers with high-volume box double deck trailers as part of a collaboration with Don-Bur.

Trailers
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CheckedSafe offers text-to-speech function

CheckedSafe has added a text-to-speech feature to the Android version of its app in a move that is expected to simplify fleet operations.

Fleet Management Systems
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Bosch offers video-perception as standalone product

Bosch launched its video-perception software from its driver-assistance portfolio as a standalone product while also debuting its hardware-only cameras at IAA Mobility 2023 in Munich, Germany.

Driver Assistance Systems