Behind the Iron Curtain
5th June 1959, Page 61
5th June 1959
Page 61
Page 61, 5th June 1959
— Behind the Iron Curtain
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AMONG the interesting points which arise from a study of four of these five vehicles produced behind the Iron Curtain is the indication' that mechanical loading there has not developed to the same degree as in Britain. The complication andcost of. both types Of trailer elevating gear shown• would not be acceptable here, where the normal practice would be to use simple trailers served by a loading shovel.
It would also appear that electrical power Is cheap arid readilY available, in East Germany at least, as both of the elevators rely on a mains supply. .
The battery-electric van is notable for its range and up-to-date appearance, whilst the Chinese bus demonstrates American ideas which have, in turn, been borrowed from Russia.