They may live in the shadow of hi-tech engines, but transmissions are keeping pace. And with Euro 6 a done deal, they are now stepping up to the plate in the search for fuel economy, Ian Norwell reports
Gearboxes
Tachograph fraud remains alive and kicking in the UK, but DVSA, the police and workshop technicians can, and do, make a difference. Brian Tinham reports
Driver / People Management
Despite the lack of proven Euro 6 dual-fuel engine conversions to date, the alternative fuels industry continues to accelerate. Brian Tinham reports
Alternative FuelsSimon Elliott has been appointed the new managing director of MAN Truck & Bus UK, taking over from Des Evans, who stood down due to ill health. Elliott, who has served as managing director of Volkswagen Group Ireland for the last three years, will assume the post on 8 September 2014.
People
Liquefied biomethane (Bio-LNG) producer and distributor Gasrec has welcomed Volvo Trucks' announcement of a new gas version of its Volvo FE truck.
Alternative Fuels
Electric vehicle (EV) charging specialist Chargemaster is to provide charge points for exhibitors and visitors at CENEX LCV2014, the Low Carbon Vehicle Event.
Electric Vehicles
Logistics firm Bedfords Group has taken delivery of nine Euro 6 Volvo FH-500 tractor units, after what it describes as an in-depth evaluation of vehicle reliability, fuel performance and dealer support.
Tractor Units
Celtic Manor Resort, in South Wales, has upgraded its Mercedes-Benz fleet with five new Traveliners – three Sprinter CDIs and two Vito 116 CDIs – to transport guests around the 2,000-acre estate.
Bus & Coach
MAN Lion's City GL CNG has been voted Bus of the Year 2015, with judges praising its clean, powerful engine, economic performance and high passenger capacity.
Alternative Fuels
Bus operator Arriva has invested £1.7 million in a fleet of 10 WrightBus StreetLite Micro hybrids for its North Hertfordshire and Luton operation.
Bus & Coach
Autobar Vending Services has outsourced the management of its commercial vehicle fleet to Prohire, in what is the fleet provider's largest contract win to date.
Finance & Leasing
Infrastructure services provider Amey has taken delivery of six 7-tonne Iveco Daily LCVs for traffic management duties on its contracts with the Highways Agency.
Municipal Vehicles