Saf Goes Lightweight

SA F, the West German axle and suspension manufacturer, has introduced the RS9042, .1 new nine-tonne trailer axle which is 10 per cent lighter than the axle it siipersedes. It......

Daf `blackbox' Beats Tacho

DAF has developed an electronic onboard "service recorder" which could replace the tachograph, but which records a lot more information than any tachograph can. Describing the......

Drawbar Revolutionises Fruit Run

\V. R. BETTS has replaced its 12.2m reefer used for fruit deliveries to London with a drawbar outfit mounted on an ERE. 16-tonne rigid and Crane Fruehauf trailer with a......

All Clear Now

SCANIA (ireat Britain) has reprinted all its specification sheets to show maximum power and torque ratings to the EEC 80/1269 standard as well as to the ISO 1585 standard. This......

Govt Supports Technology Research

I HE GOVERNMENT is to set up an advanced technology support scheme to small companies engaged in research in die motor industry. Only companies with fewer than 300 employees......

Michelin's On-board Pressure Check

MRTIELIN has developed an on-board tyre pressure monitoring system for light vans and cars. Signals from temperature and pressure sensors in the tyres (including the spare) are......