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Scania heads down electric avenue! February 10, 2022 Driving a transition to zero-emission vehicles, Scania is already series-producing fully electric vehicles and actively testing heavier-duty electric trucks in customer operations. Electric trucks will soon have the range necessary for widespread use in long-haul applications, thanks to rapid improvements in battery technology. Sustainable transport depends on many tools and technologies, from biofuels to energy-efficient powertrains. But of all these technologies, none will have a greater long-term impact than electrification. In addition to […]
Technology means EMS providers can save more lives February 10, 2022 South Africa’s emergency medical services (EMS) is in its own state of emergency: the country only had 1 971 state-run ambulances on the road in 2018. Today, 350 Gauteng ambulances are out of action due to accidents and only 40 state-owned ambulances are in operation in Johannesburg. But Justin Manson, sales director at Webfleet Solutions, says making use of technology – such as telematics – can ease the situation. […]
Truck Test 2022 underway February 18, 2022 Preparations are well underway for Truck Test 2022, which takes place from May 31 to June 2 this year. Which extra-heavy truck should operators buy? This question will be answered – scientifically and definitively – at Truck Test 2022. Virtually all of the major truck suppliers will participate in the event, which starts and finishes at the Engen Blockhouse 1 Stop North on the R59 (Meyerton). We are privileged to be working with […]
A truck in a million! February 15, 2022 A fourth Hino in the service of the national Sasko Bakeries fleet has clocked up over one million kilometres! The Eastern Cape-based 700 Series 2845, bought in 2015, is one of 183 Hino trucks in Sasko’s fleet. The only major repair needed has been a clutch replacement at 865 000 km, while “a few oil and water leaks” have also been repaired over the years. “The truck has been serviced between Algoa […]
For a just cause February 10, 2022 In Africa, changing precipitation patterns, rising temperatures, and more extreme weather have all contributed to mounting food insecurity, poverty, and displacement in 2020. This has compounded the socio-economic and health crisis triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic, but luckily, there are many continuing to fight the good fight. The State of the Climate in Africa 2020 report* provides a snapshot of climate change trends and impacts, including sea level rise and the melting of East […]
Fuso goes big Down Under February 10, 2022 Fuso has gone big Down Under with the launch of the Shogun 510. Tested in South Africa, the Shogun 510 delivers the highest horsepower in the Australian Fuso range. Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation, one of Asia’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, has launched its new addition to the heavy-duty Shogun line-up in Australia, the Shogun 510. The new Shogun model is available in the country as a 6×4 prime mover or […]
Ctrack leads the way with continuous innovation January 17, 2022 Ctrack, South Africa’s leading fleet management and asset monitoring solutions provider, is continuously innovating its product offering in order to provide its customers with the latest solutions in an ever-changing environment. Ctrack is a South African company that provides solutions for South Africans, developed locally through continuous research and development. Considering the country’s harsh business environment, especially over the last two years, Ctrack’s product development has needed to cater for […]
Operating a commercial vehicle: not for the faint-hearted January 17, 2022 While at first glance the cost of operating a commercial vehicle might seem to be easy to calculate, there are many factors to consider. In the highly competitive freight industry, every cent counts. To accurately estimate the cost of operating a commercial vehicle requires transport operators to consider each model individually, as performance and maintenance costs will differ. A vehicle with newer technologies might be more fuel efficient compared […]
Sapics offers skills development, knowledge sharing, networking, and support January 17, 2022 Effective transport management plays a critical role in the efficiency of global supply chains. Recognising this, SAPICS (The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management) is committed to building excellence in individuals and enterprises involved in every component of supply chain management, including transportation and logistics. Since its foundation in 1966, SAPICS – through its network of authorised education partners – has become the leading provider of superior education […]
Toyota: an integral part of South Africa’s DNA January 28, 2022 Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) is celebrating a frankly astounding 42 years as the best-selling automotive brand in South Africa this month, boasting over 25% market share for the first time since 2003. Since setting up on these shores over 60 years ago, Toyota has become a vibrant thread in South Africa’s cultural tapestry. TSAM has forged an identity as a shaper of culture, always aiming to provide positive […]
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