Cemex is operating 10 new Volvo Tippers in London that all meet Transport for London’s Direct Vision Standard (DVS) rating.
CV Show
Paneltex has built what is said to be the first fully electric home delivery vehicle in supermarket Asda’s fleet, which is now operating out of Watford.
Bodies & Bodywork
Engineering company Kleanbus has published images of its technology, which can turn any bus, whether single or double decker, from internal combustion engine to fully-electric quickly and cost-effectively.
Electric Vehicles
Continental is to link digital tachographs with the cloud at the IAA Transportation exhibition in Germany while more broadly offering cargo detection and dynamic charging for fleets.
Fleet Management Systems
Independent garages can now register any restrictions they face on access to vehicle manufacturer repair and maintenance information with a new form produced by UK AFCAR.
Road Safety
Thermo King is to showcase UT-R undermount refrigeration systems come with a reduced cost of ownership at the IAA Exhibition in Germany.
Euro 5
Aftermarket parts specialist Diesel Technic has published an explanatory video about the belt drive in an (unnamed) heavy diesel engine.
Belts & Chains
Following the launch of a new generation of VBG couplings which combine refined mechanics and new digital technology, VBG Driver Assist is now coming to the market.
Couplings
At its Used Parts Factory located in Vénissieux, south of Lyon, the brand’s trucks will be dismantled, and their parts reused.
Vehicle Parts
Traffic Commissioners of England Sarah Bell, Tim Blackmore, Nick Denton, Gerallt Evans, Kevin Rooney and Richard Turfitt have commented on maintenance of trailers used in traction-only transport in the annual report, which was published in July.
UK registered organisations have until 12 October to apply for a share of up to £140 million to demonstrate battery and/or hydrogen fuel cell trucks.
Electric Vehicles
Following a public tender offer to Haldex shareholders in summer 2022, axle manufacturer SAF-Holland declared its offer unconditional – which means successful -- on 18 August.
Brakes & Braking Systems