Archive for the ‘Europe’ Category

  • IRU issues new guidelines on fuel theft

    on Apr 3, 14 • in Europe • with Comments Off on IRU issues new guidelines on fuel theft

    To address the rising issue of fuel theft in commercial transport, the International Road Transport Union (IRU) has unanimously adopted new guidelines for road transport operators based on monitoring, prevention and reporting, and recommended their immediate implementation

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  • Michelin solutions makes CV Show debut

    on Apr 1, 14 • in Europe • with Comments Off on Michelin solutions makes CV Show debut

    A unique solution that can help truck, bus and coach fleets to radically reduce fuel consumption will make its Commercial Vehicle Show debut later this month at the

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  • Scania Driver Competitions on horizon

    on Mar 27, 14 • in Europe • with Comments Off on Scania Driver Competitions on horizon

    Thousands of truck drivers from around the world have once again been invited to participate in Scania Driver Competitions – the world’s largest truck driving and training event

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  • Continental unveils new ContiEcoPlus tyres

    on Mar 20, 14 • in Europe • with Comments Off on Continental unveils new ContiEcoPlus tyres

    With its new tyre range, Conti EcoPlus, Continental, is setting new benchmarks in commercial goods transportation. Maximum optimization of rolling resistance with no compromise on mileage is the highlight of this latest tyre range for use in long distance and regional distribution on highways and other expressways. Following the launch of the new trailer tyre Conti EcoPlus HT3 in January, the steering-axle tyre Conti EcoPlus HS3 and the drive-axle tyre Conti EcoPlus HD3 now complete the family

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  • Demonstration of ARENA project

    on Mar 10, 14 • in Europe • with Comments Off on Demonstration of ARENA project

    A practical demonstration of the ARENA R&D project, part funded by the EU, will be delivered at Sagem’s premises in Massy, Paris on the 16th April 2014. ARENA (Architecture for Recognition of thrEats to mobile assets using Networks of Affordable sensors) was specifically developed to enable the automatic detection and recognition of threats against mobile critical assets such as trucks, trains and ships, as well as off shore platforms.  ARENA uses multisensory data analysis and will be showcased by the project team using a truck

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  • New Michelin CV tyres save fuel

    on Mar 4, 14 • in Europe • with Comments Off on New Michelin CV tyres save fuel

    Michelin is expanding its most fuel-efficient range of commercial vehicle tyres ever with the launch of the 315/80 R 22.5 X Line Energy Z (multi-position) and 315/80 R 22.5 X Line Energy D (drive) fitments – a move it says is key for fleets investing in Euro VI vehicles

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  • Waberer’s builds Pan-European corporate network

    on Mar 3, 14 • in Europe • with Comments Off on Waberer’s builds Pan-European corporate network

    One of Europe’s largest road freight companies has further increased its freight market expansion. Waberer’s France has commenced operations in Paris, and soon similar, market-specific companies will be established in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Italy

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  • Volvo Trucks wins international product design award

    on Mar 1, 14 • in Europe • with Comments Off on Volvo Trucks wins international product design award

    The new Volvo FH from Volvo Trucks beat thousands of international products and impressed a panel of design experts to win one of the prestigious iF product design awards today at the BMW Welt in Munich, Germany

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  • Renault returns to the CV Show

    on Feb 25, 14 • in Europe • with Comments Off on Renault returns to the CV Show

    Renault Trucks is returning to the 2014 Commercial Vehicle Show, after an absence of five years. The manufacturer will exhibit its new Euro 6 range of fuel efficient and productive long haul, construction and distribution vehicles, as well as its light commercial offer on its stand in Hall

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  • Highlighting the critical nature of wheel security

    on Feb 3, 14 • in Europe • with Comments Off on Highlighting the critical nature of wheel security

    Detachment of wheels from vehicles, particularly heavy commercial vehicles, has been a cause of concern for many years. Detached wheels can just come to rest and cause little or no damage. However, in worst cases they can collide with other vehicles causing accidents and even fatalities

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