A Japanese company, TRD Industries, has developed a wind-powered system
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for trucks, with propellers and generators fitted on the cab roof. The electricity powers the air conditioning, saving fuel. This system is designed to work on cabs that are lower than the tops of their trailers, using the air pressure differential generated in the step between the two.
FLOM SUMS
CM2001 Trailer of the Year class winner Wilson IS has extended its product line-up into the moving-floor sector with an agreement to market the Dutch Xnapen Cargowalk range in the UK and Ireland.
GOOD ENERGY The Energy Technology Support Unit has published Good Practice Guide 308, giving practical information on truck aerodynamics. Get details or download a PDF copy from vnmenergy-efficiency.gov.uk.
RAT Bill
Fiat UK has launched a dedicated van web site at wwwfiatcommercial vehicles.co.uk. It allows potential buyers to configure their ideally specified van and calculate the price.
FRAIKIN SITE West Midlands contract hire and rental specialist Fraikin Truck Hire has opened a new branch at West Bromwich with a seven-bay mechanical and body repair facility.