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Lubrication solutions slash gearbox power consumption February 22, 2021 Industrial customers can reduce gearbox power consumption dramatically and thereby slash costs and reduce downtime by using lubrication solutions from Rocol, distributed locally by leading supplier Bearings International (BI). Lubrication experts from Rocol can even be called upon to assess a particular customer’s requirements and applications in order to recommend an optimal solution. These range from gearboxes to bearings, chains, compressor and hydraulic oils, anti-seize and corrosion lubricants, industrial cleaners and […]
Are you sure about the quality of the engine oil you buy? February 22, 2021 There are a number of factors to consider when choosing an engine oil, such as API service categories and viscosity, because you want the lubricant to prolong your engine’s lifespan. However, there are other factors to consider beyond the oil’s grading, such as base oils and additives, which can make or break a quality engine oil, says Petrocam Lubricants chief financial officer Ridwan Gany. Petrocam […]
India hits the e-mobility accelerator February 22, 2021 The conversation around electrification in India has just got louder by a few decibels. The reason? The introduction of a piece of legislation that has, for the first time, piqued everyone’s interest, end customers included. It is called the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles – commonly known as FAME II. And it aims to see thousands of electric vehicles (EVs) hit India’s roads. When FAME II was announced by India’s […]
Scania Finance: in it for the long haul February 19, 2021 Despite the numerous pressures exerted on the transport segment by the Covid-19 pandemic, Scania Finance South Africa has exceeded expectations, finishing 2020 ranked first globally with Scania Financial Services for truck penetration and second for most-improved business unit. ROWAN WATT-PRINGLE talks to Scania Finance Southern and Eastern Africa managing director, Patrik Glas Crommert, about the company’s ongoing success. The transport sector has had to evolve over the last year, […]
A world full of opportunities February 19, 2021 Looking back at the year just gone: 2020 was just a little bit different from other years. Covid-19 coloured the year, but not everything was negative, says Harry Wolters, CEO of DAF Trucks. “We tackled the Corona crisis well. DAF Trucks is working as before. On New Year’s Eve, with an ‘oliebol’ [a traditional Dutch treat] in one hand and Champagne in the other, I looked forward to 2021 with confidence.” TTM.nl’s […]
Scania’s total solutions February 5, 2021 Scania Southern Africa wants to differentiate itself from its competitors and ensure it retains the “X-factor” for which it has become known. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the transport sector – all the way from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to the transport operator and the freight owner – has been extensive. To respond to the new realities of doing business in such a challenging environment, Scania Southern Africa implemented several initiatives […]
Choosing the right truck for the job February 5, 2021 One of the most important considerations when buying a new bus or truck is selecting the right vehicle for the job: one that is suitable for the particular type of operation to be performed. Choosing a new vehicle is not always an easy task. Many factors have to be considered – whether the vehicle is fit for the purpose for which it will be used, for example, or whether the […]
New Toyota Hilux – Tougher & More Advanced February 5, 2021 Milestones have come thick and fast for South Africa’s best-selling vehicle. For more than 50 years, Toyota’s Hilux brand has set benchmarks, not least of which is being South Africa’s best-selling vehicle. This success is celebrated within a dynamic marketplace, one that characterises Hilux as responsive to the country’s unique customer requirements. The latest iteration of Toyota’s revered ‘bakkie’ builds on the robust foundation of the eighth-generation architecture and […]
Always visible driven by Ctrack February 5, 2021 Ctrack, a global supplier of vehicle tracking, insurance telematics and fleet management solutions, provides tailor-made solutions to customers, and caters for business and industrial requirements Ctrack has the objective to transform business around the world, with the provision of innovative communication solutions, with actionable insights on cloud platforms. The brand’s technology and electronic research division designs and develops a wide range of asset management and monitoring systems using GPS satellite positioning, GSM […]
Operating a commercial vehicle: Not for the faint-hearted February 5, 2021 While at first glance the cost of operating a commercial vehicle might seem to be easy to calculate, but 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 […]
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