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MAN donates engine to local college August 1, 2023 In an economic environment where people are grappling with youth unemployment and mismatched skills development, MAN Automotive (South Africa) has committed to plugging the gaps. Nicola Jenvey reveals that, in keeping with this spirit, the company has donated an engine worth over R800,000 to Elangeni TVET College. MAN Automotive (South Africa) has donated a CLA engine β the D0836LFL10 with SE2 β to Durban’s Elangeni Technical and Vocational Education and Training […]
Ctrack channels its Power to Predict August 2, 2023 Ctrack, a leading player in the telematics business, is transforming its business with the slogan βThe Power to Predictβ. This is the nucleus of a new strategy as the company looks to meet customers’ high demands in a challenging and changing environment. C track has a long history of market leadership in the telematics, fleet management, and technology development that has facilitated industry disruptions during the 38 years since the companyβs […]
Sitrak: the new heavyweight in townΒ August 2, 2023 Sinotrukβs heavy-duty truck, the Sitrak, is aiming to put a dent in the South African market with its blend of power, economy, comfort, and safety. A leader in the Chinese heavy-duty truck industry and export market, Sinotruk has a storied history in the manufacture of heavy-duty trucks, dating back to 1960. The Sitrak, which was first launched in 2013, is the latest iteration of the companyβs heavy-duty offerings. The arrival of […]
Scania and Northvolt unveil 1.5 million km battery August 7, 2023 One of the biggest battery-electric vehicle concerns is battery longevity. Scania and Northvolt have resolved this with a battery lasting a staggering 1,500,000km. Sustainability frontrunners Scania and Northvolt have unveiled a jointly-developed battery cell for heavy electric vehicles. In validation tests, the lithium-ion cell has demonstrated an outstanding lifetime, with the capacity to power trucks for 1.5 million kilometres β equivalent to the lifetime of the truck itself. Produced […]
Michelin launches innovative industry podcast August 8, 2023 Solutions are sometimes hard to come by, but they are out there. βWhatβs Treadingβ is a new podcast sponsored by Michelin. As COLIN WINDELL reports, it aims to highlight issues within the transport sector and look for (or expand on) solutions. Whatβs Treading brings a range of key commercial industry opinion leaders together to discuss issues and provide insights and solutions within South Africaβs key sectors. These include the construction, mining, transport, […]
Skills development basics must be right to optimise supply chainsΒ August 8, 2023 The supply chain is the one function in an organisation that touches all others and supply chain optimisation can drive bottom line improvement. Companies lose millions of rands in their supply chains every year, but there is ample evidence to show that with properly trained and educated staff, these losses can be substantially reduced. So says William Schneider, a supply chain specialist and member of the SAPICS […]
MAN Trucknology Festival: A feast of trucking tech August 11, 2023 Over 7,000 people descended on Munich last month to attend the 2023 MAN Trucknology Festival. They were rewarded with a feast of trucking technology! Technology within the world of trucking is advancing at breakneck speed. Never before have so many driver assistance systems been on offer, while connectivity and lower fuel consumption are being demanded by transport operators. Furthermore, legislators and transport operators alike agree: the truck of the […]
Oil analysis reduces fleet maintenance costs August 11, 2023 Most heavy-duty vehicle fleet operators rely on used oil analysis as an effective means of reducing maintenance costs, boosting productivity and safety, and providing peace of mind. So says Steven Lumley, technical manager of specialist condition monitoring company WearCheck. WearCheck analyses used oil for wear, contamination levels, and oil condition in the oil-lubricated compartments and oil filters of vehicles and equipment. The company then recommends action for proactive maintenance management. βWhile […]
KITE does it again!Β August 17, 2023 The KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition (KITE), held at the Durban Exhibition Centre from 18 to 20 July 2023, once again proved itself the ultimate portal for industrial technology solutions. βWe were thrilled to welcome over 4,000 visitors, exceeding pre-Covid numbers. This is a clear indication of the hunger for high-quality industrial technology solutions in KwaZulu-Natal. The feedback from both visitors and exhibitors was very positive, with many fruitful connections made over the three […]
Ever Star shining brightly in SA August 26, 2023 Since 2010, Ever Star Industries (ESI) has been a leading player in mining and construction applications across the African continent. Updates to its heavy commercial vehicle (HCV) range and an exciting entry into the South African bus sector mean that Ever Star is shining brighter than ever on the local market. Headquartered in Centurion, Gauteng, ESI is the sole distributor of Powerstar trucks and Shantui construction and mining equipment in the […]
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