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New Eurocargos tip it for SHB Hire

National vehicle hire business SHB Hire has expanded its fleet with six Iveco New Eurocargo tippers. The order – SHB’s first for the new Eurocargo model – follows the delivery of 280 Daily LCVs this year and 700 Iveco vehicles in 2015.

Rigids
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Future technology now

With Germany’s 66th biennial IAA commercial vehicle show still going strong in Hanover as we close for press, Brian Tinham provides the first of a two-part review

Telematics
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Legal update

Transport Engineer’s legal update page is brought to you by specialist transport law firm Backhouse Jones

Health & Safety Legislation
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Productivity push

With the arrival of more sophisticated fully-automatic transmission, there is now an argument to reconsider their adoption. Steve Banner reports from Allison’s European HQ in Hungary

Gearboxes
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Mud pluggers

As truck and van OEMs and converters cash in on demand for off-roaders, Brian Tinham reviews recent introductions capable of tackling tougher jobs

Off Roaders
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All aboard

With the biennial Euro Bus Expo opening its doors next month at the NEC, Birmingham, Steve Banner takes a look at some of the likely highlights

Bus & Coach
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Spare the rod

As truck manufacturers seek to dominate R&M, so many are also beefing up their all-makes parts offerings. Steve Banner reviews the rationale and options for workshops and operators

Gearboxes
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Cooking on gas or driving on technology?

​With a report from the cross-party Energy and Climate Change Committee concluding that the UK will miss its renewable energy targets “unless there is a step change in transport”, something looks likely to give – and soon.

Alternative Fuels
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Payload penalty

Individual axle load and gross vehicle weight limits are there for a reason. John Kendall explains the issues arising from overloading and some of the equipment available to ensure prevention

Road Safety
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From the ground up

Scania’s new R and S series have new cabs, new interiors, reworked chassis, a new flat-floor flagship and innovative service packs. Ian Norwell reports from Paris

Tractor Units
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Riding the range

While range extenders have yet to gain traction in the UK, US-based Mack Trucks has teamed up with Wrightspeed to evaluate its hybrid electric powertrain on a refuse chassis. Brian Weatherley reports

Alternative Fuels
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Mick George to put Mercedes Econics to the test in Cambridge

Award-winning tipper haulier Mick George has placed its first order for Mercedes-Benz trucks – including the first Mercedes Econic construction vehicles for use outside London.

Road Safety