Trucks
DME - The route to a sustainable city?
In 50 years’ time, the population of the world’s large cities will be greater than the present-day entire population of the world. Keeping these growing mega-cities supplied in an ecologically sustainable way is one of the crucial problems facing urban and regional planners today.
Xtrac showcases advanced motorsport technology to MOD
Innovative vehicle components with applications beyond motorsport were presented by transmission technology specialist Xtrac at a special Defence Engineering and Science Group (DESG) conference held at Twickenham Stadium today.
FTA supports plans to scrap southbound Dartford toll
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) supports the Government’s proposal to scrap the southbound toll at the Dartford Crossing, Kent.
TomTom WORK delivers smart routes for trucks
TomTom WORK, the B2B division of TomTom, announces the TomTom GO 7000 TRUCK, a device designed for trucks and large vehicles.
Continental secures entry to Indian truck tyre market
The Commercial Vehicle Tyres division of international automo-tive supplier Continental AG has revived the collaboration with Modi that began in 1974 with a cooperation agreement.
Cummins powers largest ever John Deere Forage Harvester
Cummins QSK19 engine will power the largest self-propelled forage harvester ever built by John Deere. The new 7950 SPFH utilizes the 597kW (800-hp) rated output of the 19-litre engine to significantly increase harvesting productivity with a wider working width and reduced working time.
Big DAF helps keep traffic flowing
Installing motorway crash barriers, both permanent and temporary, is being made easier by the arrival of a specially equipped DAF CF85 tractor at Derbyshire contractors HW Martin Safety Fencing Limited.
Drivers get their top choice at Luckings Ltd
Iveco has secured an order for nine new low-height Stralis Active Space Super³ tractor units from Luckings Ltd, each of which is being supplied by Grays Truck Centre in Guildford.
NMS Civil Engineering choose Volvo Trucks
NMS Civil Engineering Ltd., based in Wigan, Lancashire, has recently taken delivery of their first Volvo truck - Volvo FH-480 tractor unit with chassis-mounted Hiab crane - to add to their fleet of six other vehicles.
FTA welcomes formal adoption of EU road transport package
Leading trade body the Freight Transport Association (FTA) welcomes the Council of Ministers’ adoption of new rules that will bring safer roads and fairer European competition closer, and spell bad news for rogue commercial vehicle operators.
Recovery still far away for commercial vehicle manufacturers
The economic and financial crisis has a far-reaching effect on the European commercial vehicle industry. The drop in economic activity and transport has pushed truck production down to half of pre-crisis levels and there are no real signs of recovery in sight.
Volvo advises SRS Air-Bag modules to be checked every 10 years
Volvo Trucks is advising customers to have the system integrity of their vehicles’ SRS Air-Bag modules checked by a qualified workshop, such as their local Volvo Dealer, after the vehicle has been in service for 10 years.
RHA disappointed at VOSA test station closure
The Road Haulage Association is disappointed that the concerns raised over the closure of the VOSA test station at Llandrindod Wells have gone unheeded and that the facility is do to close on Friday 25th September.
Swedish family drama demonstrates Volvo’s ITS
Woody Allen, Ingmar Bergman and Volvo. For the first time ever, the Volvo Group is using theatre centring on human drama to spread the word about intelligent transport systems.
Bio-DME trucks from Volvo in unique field test
In 2010, Volvo Trucks will be the first truck manufacturer to start conducting comprehensive field tests involving Bio-DME, a biofuel that generates very low carbon dioxide emissions. In the long term it has the potential to replace 50 per cent of today’s diesel use for transport operations in Europe.