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TRUCK MAKERS * WORLDWIDE - Call for cooperation
Brussels,Belgium -HGV UK -December 7, 2009: -- The world’s leading heavy-duty vehicle and engine manufacturing companies are urging calling close cooperation between policy makers in Europe, the United States and Japan to develop practical and effective fuel-efficiency measurement metrics, methodologies and regulations which would then be used all around the globe... Over a dozen chief executives of the global commercial vehicle industry – including Caterpillar, Cummins, Daimler, Hino, Isuzu, Iveco, Mack, MAN, Mitsubishi Fuso, Navistar, Nissan Diesel, Scania, Volvo and Volkswagen, met in Brusselson Fridat to discuss various opportunities and needs their industry is facing... The discussions focused primarily on the issues of climate change and global energy security, but also covered global air quality- related emissions standards, improved fuel quality and specifications for renewable fuels... The manufacturers agreed to actively encourage global policy cooperation and to provide their expertise to ensure that regulatory developments enhance the industry’s technological progress within realistic time and economic constraints... (Photo from kingriffleteh1st: European trucks pictures)
* Germany - VW Amarok enters production
Wolfsburg,Germany -ATN (Australia), by Gary Worrall -December 4, 2009: -- The long-awaited Volkswagen Amarok one-tonne ute is about to enter full-scale production, with Australia scheduled to be one of the first right-hand-drive markets... First unveiled to ATN at the 2008 Hannover Truck Show, the final specifications have been a closely guarded secret... With the first vehicles about to roll off the production line in South America, Volkswagen says the first models will have a two-litre diesel featuring common rail injection and two-stage bi-turbo turbocharging, punching out an impressive 400 Newton-metres of torque at just 1,500 rpm, with a peak power figure of 122kW... A second diesel engine, featuring a variable geometry turbocharger, will be added before the Australian launch, putting out 90kW and 340Nm, with both engines using a six-speed manual transmission... (Photo from todoautos.com.pe: Volkswagen Amarok)* Australia - Smaller trucks will save the world, Abbott says
Canberra,Australia -ATN, by Jason Whittaker -December 7, 2009: -- Smaller trucks will help save the environment, Tony Abbott believes, in a gaffe that flies in the face of long-standing industry policy to grant access for more productive vehicles... The new opposition leader suggests a move “from big trucks to smaller trucks” will be among the Liberal Party’s policy initiatives after rejecting the Government’s emissions trading scheme, despite research that shows larger vehicles can significantly cut greenhouse pollution... Today, Abbott's office was not backing away from the comments, with a spokesperson saying only the new policy will be announced before Parliament returns in February... (Photo from scullytrucks.com.au: A Small truck)
* Australia - Krueger releases top trailer safety system
Melbourne,Australia -ATN -December 7, 2009: -- Melbourne trailer manufacturer Krueger has developed a restraint system to improve operator safety while working on top of trailers... Using a series of carbon impregnated rollers running in an extruded aluminium track, the Top of Trailer Safety Device is attached to the operator with an approved safety harness... The aluminium track runs the full length of the trailer or body, and stays clear of overhanging loads, allowing the operator a full range of movement while working on the top of the trailer... The operator also has a brake mechanism that locks the device in place to allow employees to work safely on loading and unloading tasks, giving the operator full control at all times... Originally designed and developed for Metropolitan Express and Bluescope, the Top of Trailer Safety Device is stored at the front of the trailer when not in use... (Photo from krueger.com.au: Innovations, Woolworths Reverse Logistics)Labels: truckmakers news worldwide
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