Knorr-Bremse and TIP Trailer Services have scooped a top innovation prize for a remote control system for trailers.
Trailers
A transport energy task force established by DfT (Department for Transport) and LowCVP (Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership) is to examine options for meeting the RED (Renewable Energy Directive) 2020 renewable fuel target.
Alternative Fuels
Eaton has developed a new line of medium-duty dual clutch transmissions which, it says, will deliver up to 10% more fuel economy than a similarly equipped vehicle with a torque converter automatic.
Clutches
From today (1 October 2014), the familiar paper tax disc no longer needs to be displayed on a vehicle.
Road Legal
Hopkins Concrete has placed an order for 50 Mercedes-Benz Arocs trucks – the single largest order to date for this range – after its first four Arocs delivered "remarkable" fuel efficiency.
Rigids
Cummins has unveiled its latest G Series heavy-duty ISG12 engine at IAA Hannover (25 September to 2 October), along with a lighter weight Holset HE300VG variable geometry turbo and its first Holset M² two-stage system with rotary turbine control (RTC), developed with Nissan for its next generation Titan pickup truck.
Engine/Transmission Management
Delphi Automotive launched a range of modular diesel common rail systems for medium-duty applications as well as a high-pressure direct injection (HPDI) natural gas injector for heavy-duty applications at IAA, Hanover (25 September to 2 October).
Fuel Systems
Wabco has unveiled a new aerodynamic semi-trailer fin to boost fuel efficiency for trailers.
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Recalls
Argos will be the first retailer to employ ultra low emission trucks when it takes delivery of five Scania vehicles fuelled by CNG (compressed natural gas) at the end of this year as part of the government's two-year Low Carbon Truck Trial.
Alternative Fuels
Transport refrigeration equipment maker Frigoblock is launching Frigo-Connect, a data transmission system integrated into the refrigeration system.
Refrigeration
A new trailer disc brake from Knorr-Bremse is said to be the lightest two-piston brake for 22.5-inch commercial vehicle wheels on the market.
Brakes & Braking Systems