Light weighting: how much can it actually save on fuel costs?
In light of the recent EU proposals to cut CO2 emissions by 15%, increasing numbers of small and medium-sized haulage companies are looking at ways to reduce weight and save on fuel. The targets, ordered by the European Commission on 17 May 2018, include a mandatory 15% reduction in CO2 emission from trucks by 2025, […]
New TruckWeigh® 1160 overload monitoring system enables unlimited axles in road trains
VPG Onboard Weighing, a brand of Vishay Precision Group, Inc, have launched the new TruckWeigh® 1160 system, an overload protection and load optimisation system specifically designed for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) with multiple trailers or road trains. The system supports all HGV setups with mechanical and/or air suspension from 7.5 tonne to unlimited gross vehicle weight (GVW). […]