Author:focus-on-transport
“Speed is part of innovation” May 17, 2021 What do intralogistics manufacturers have to improve, what role do start-ups play, and how has the International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY) Award developed? THILO JÖRGL talks to Gordon Riske, chairman of the board of the Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau (VDMA) Material Handling and Intralogistics Association. Gordon Riske – who is also CEO of the Kion Group – attended the Ifoy Test Days for the very first time […]
Thermo King approves fossil-free diesel fuel May 17, 2021 Thermo King, one of the leading companies in transport temperature control solutions, has given the thumbs up to the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO). The use of HVO fuel offers a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and particulate matter pollution, with no loss in engine performance in comparison to fossil fuels. Thermo King, a brand of Trane Technologies, has announced that it approves the use of HVO fossil-free, diesel […]
Total’s engine oil technology: approved by truck manufacturers May 17, 2021 With premium products and tailor-made solutions to increase your operational efficiency, TOTAL increases uptime and lowers maintenance costs, thanks to its TOTAL RUBIA premium engine oil range, tested in real-life conditions during fleet tests that are approved by heavy vehicle manufacturers. These product approvals mean that TOTAL RUBIA products are 100% compatible with the engine technology of various truck manufacturers. TOTAL develops tailor-made lubricants in its state-of-the-art research and […]
Fuel from waste: freighters powered with used oil from restaurants May 17, 2021 Volkswagen Group Logistics is using certified fuel from vegetable residues for new car shipments. The fuel is produced from materials such as used oil from restaurants. The next time you’re sitting in a restaurant and enjoying fried fish and chips, consider this: the oil in which your fish and chips were fried could be powering a ship one day! That’s precisely what Volkswagen Group Logistics is doing. […]
Volvo has a goliath of a truck launch! May 14, 2021 Volvo Trucks South Africa has officially launched four new-generation heavy-duty trucks, the Volvo FH, FH16, FM and FMX. The launch is the biggest in the company’s history. They were introduced by comedian Jason Goliath, who also drove a truck for the very first time! The days of actual truck launches are but a distant memory. In keeping with this trend, Volvo decided on a digital approach last month when […]
Heavy commercial vehicles on a hefty rise? May 14, 2021 The global heavy commercial vehicles (HCV) market generated revenue of US$365 billion (more than R5 252 billion) in 2019 and will reach a value of US$560 billion (more than R8 058 billion) by 2030, at a compound annual growth rate of 4,4%. We examine what’s leading to this rise. The statistic was provided by InsightSlice, an American market intelligence and strategy consulting company, in its piece “The Global Heavy-Duty Truck […]
Ambitious plans for greener trucking May 14, 2021 South Africa simply doesn’t have the necessary infrastructure to roll out electric trucks or those that run on alternative fuels on a large scale, just yet. But we needn’t feel too bad … Europe also has a way to go. The northern hemisphere does have a plan in place, however. Will we catch up or lag behind forever? Diesel still dominated the European Union’s (EU’s) truck registrations in terms of market share […]
Electric buses: coming into power? May 14, 2021 Firm deadlines have been set overseas for a move towards electric buses and greener transport. Sadly, this isn’t the case in South Africa. But some people are doing their part and laying the groundwork for a greener tomorrow. A third of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions comes from transport, according to IES, a French company specialising in high-performing electric chargers for electric vehicles in the European, North American and Asian markets. In […]
Iveco Bus SA leverages customer service excellence May 14, 2021 Although the Covid pandemic pervaded all of 2020, Iveco South Africa’s bus team has enjoyed a successful period, ranking in the top three bus companies by market share for 2020, and culminating in a number one ranking for market share during Q1, 2021. Despite the pandemic, the bus department has kept up an extensive record of sales in 2021, notes Emir Solapgir, Iveco corporate general manager, Bus SA and RHD […]
Clark launches new L-Series forklift: built for Africa! May 14, 2021 Clark has launched a new diesel forklift series with load capacities from 2 000 to 3 300 kg. With a focus on good value for money, the L-Series is designed for the markets in the Middle East and Africa. With the L-Series, Clark is offering the best of both the quality and cost worlds. On the one hand, the forklifts are just as powerful and solidly built as you’d […]
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