Vehicle technology provider Mahle has explained the workings behind the latest innovations in its work with electric air conditioning (AC) compressors, which are primarily used in electric vehicles. “The e-compressor [...]
Workshop equipment provider VL Test Systems (VLT) has reported that it has remained open during the coronavirus emergency, with the same business hours, in order to support the transport industry, [...]
Allison highlights importance of axle ratio settings
Published On: Friday 1 May 2020
Allison Transmission has outlined how fleet operators can improve fuel economy by around three per cent through the lowering of truck axle ratios where appropriate. The company says it is [...]
Workshop equipment provider Laser Tools has added new oil drainers to its product portfolio, including a three-litre HGV axle oil drainer, and a six-litre drain pan. “When the professional technician [...]
Further progress has been made in the field of hydrogen-powered HGVs, as a major wholesaler has put Scania trucks featuring Cummins’ hydrogen fuel cell module technology into operation – while [...]
FTA calls for clarity on PPE for logistics workers
Published On: Thursday 30 April 2020
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has called on government and Public Health England to provide “clear, unequivocal guidance” about how personal protective equipment (PPE) should be deployed in the logistics [...]
RHA: new loan scheme is positive step for small hauliers
Published On: Thursday 30 April 2020
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has called the government’s newly announced loan scheme for small businesses “a step in the right direction”, but warns that more must be done to [...]
FTA: protect GB/NI freight movements after Brexit transition
Published On: Thursday 30 April 2020
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has released a report highlighting key measures its members believe will be needed to keep trade between Northern Ireland (NI) and Great Britain (GB) moving [...]
Truck manufacture resumes as slow Covid-19 recovery begins
Published On: Thursday 30 April 2020
Truck manufacturers have been cautiously resuming operations at reduced volume over recent days, with new measures in place to protect staff from the coronavirus outbreak. DAF’s facilities in Eindhoven in [...]