On-board digital sensors are playing an ever more important role in understanding commercial vehicles’ operational condition, finds Toby Clark
Maintenance
Rebuilding gearboxes is a time-consuming and specialist task. Richard Simpson looks for cheaper, quicker alternatives
Engine/Transmission Management
When are two identical gearboxes, fitted in two identical trucks, not actually the same at all? When those gearboxes are modern automated manual transmissions (AMTs), which means there’s a computer between the driver and the machine. Lucy Radley speaks to three OEMs about the electronic brains behind their boxes of cogs, to find out just how important the software really is.
Engine/Transmission Management
Axle manufacturer SAF-HOLLAND has announced a public cash offer to shareholders of Haldex, as part of a deal to acquire the Swedish-based manufacturer of trailer brakes and suspension systems.
Axles
Scania is now introducing solutions built upon the next level of battery-electric trucks (BEV). The new generation, available with R or S sleeper cabs, features 624 kWh of batteries installed.
Electric Vehicles
The Competition Appeal Tribunal has handed down a judgment approving the Road Haulage Association’s application for a Collective Proceedings Order in respect of damages claims arising out of the European Commission’s Trucks cartel decision, reports Backhouse Jones solicitors, one of two teams of solicitors acting on behalf of RHA.
Tractor Units
A new model of the all-electric eCollect refuse collection vehicle has been launched by Dennis Eagle. This is the second configuration of the e-RCV which was originally launched in 2020.
Municipal Vehicles
Fleet solutions provider Rivus has extended its fleet management contract with National Grid, to include accident management and on-site mobile repair.
Fleet Management Systems
Independent commercial vehicle repairers Sapphire Vehicle Services has extended the range of solutions it offers to customers by launching a fleet management division.
Fleet Management Systems
Telematics supplier Teletrac Navman has secured a contract to supply the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) with fleet management technology for its fleet of vehicles across the UK.
Fleet Management Systems
Emergency One, the UK manufacturer of fire and rescue vehicles, has integrated the Allison Transmission eGen Power 100D electric axle into its new E1 EV0 platform on a MAN TGM chassis.
Axles
Lighting specialist OSRAM has launched the OSRAM LEDguardian Truck Flare signal. The LED warning light is visible from a great distance and can warn drivers about a dangerous situation on the road by actively flashing, compared to the simple reflection such as that of a warning triangle.
Lighting