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Working Forman Fitter - Hartley Wintney Hampshire – Closing date 28th February 2014. All about secondary braking systems. Toyota centre to provide sustainable workshop. Velocity Transport benefits from HaulTech TMS. UK fleet managers adopt cautious approach to AI. Prohire invests £5m in rental fleet. Tual unveils Boost Charger powerbank.
Transport Engineer - About us
About us. About Institute of Road Transport Engineers. IRTE (Institute of Road Transport Engineers) was founded in 1944 and is one of the most respected names in UK transport. IRTE supports transport engineers throughout their careers and encourages high standards, with an emphasis on safety and best practice.
Transport Engineer - Drives to survive
2 days ago · Drives to survive. As commercial vehicles continue to switch from diesel to battery-powered propulsion, the components involved need to be fully understood and maintained to the highest possible levels. Dr Mark Leaver, chief development engineer at Advanced Electric Machines, explains more. Electric motors have existed, in various forms, for ...
Transport Engineer - Pelican supplies 600 zero emission buses
2 days ago · Wakefield-based Pelican Engineering has secured a contract for up to 600 battery electric buses with the support of a £93.5 million funding package from HSBC UK. The move sees Pelican Engineering expand its existing Green Loan and Sustainable Trade Instrument Facility from HSBC UK, previously borrowing £60m in 2022. Yutong will supply the new ...
Transport Engineer - One step at a time
Oct 2, 2024 · Here are eight of the most important issues: 1 Skills shortages. As industries evolve – and demand for engineering services grows – companies are struggling to find skilled workers. For instance, a predicted shortage of 745,000 drivers across Europe by 2028 serves as a stark reminder of the sector’s vulnerability to ageing workforces and ...
Pathway to progress - Transport Engineer
Apr 25, 2024 · Being an engineer isn’t about just following standards; it’s about defining them, driving change and making a tangible difference in the world. Within the Society of Operations’ latest guide ‘Pathways to progress’ – which has been curated from its membership – stories are shared by those who have carved unique paths in engineering ...
Transport Engineer - Articles
UK fleet managers adopt cautious approach to AI. Fleet Management. News 31 October.
Transport Engineer - Gear to the ground
Oct 2, 2024 · For Volvo’s lighter product, meanwhile, there’s a brand new two-speed medium-duty gearbox, built specifically for the task (pictured p19). Again, the motors connect to the front face of the gearbox. “The FL, which is only available as a 4x2, has one motor, while the FE, which can be a 4x2 or 6x2, has two motors,” explains Collins.
Truck drivers travelling fewer miles before a collision
Jul 3, 2024 · The ‘2024 State of Commercial Transportation’ found the total distance per collision driven by truck, van and taxi operators in the UK decreased by almost one-fifth (19.12%) in 2023, from 920,000 miles to 740,000 miles. For a large British company running a fleet of 1,000 heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) each driving 75,000 miles per year, the 2023 data could represent an …
Transport Engineer - The circular economy
The circular economy. 2 October Tyres & Retreads. Fleet managers are tasked with more and more vehicle components to look after, but tyres – and all of the technology that keeps them in optimal condition – remain one of the most important. By John Kendall. It has been a while since tyre manufacturers produced just tyres.