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Stan Robinson The innovative Stafford-based haulier turned up for the
8th August 2002, Page 16
8th August 2002
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Keywords :
Transport, Land Transport, Technology, Sandbach, Scania Ab, Södertälje Municipality, Volkswagen Group, Erf, Bogie, Tractor
third time with its home-brewed double-bottom artic combination. Previous appearances have had traction provided by MAN and Scania, but this year a Caterpillar 450-powered Foden 6x4 tractor was used. The pair of trailers and the tandem-axled intermediate bogie have all gained air suspension for this year. The result of the test routine over the high-speed section saw a fuel consumption penalty of 28.2% for a doubling of payload.
The Stan Robinson entry won the BTACARTE Blue Riband award for its performance. Recognition from government for this high-efficiency concept may be longer in coming, we fear.