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MAN CONCEPT S
MAN CONCEPT S
REVIEW
FLEET TRANSPORT AWARDS2011 BROCHURE INSIDE
Sneak Peek!New NissanVan
Motor Distributors Limited,
Naas road, Dublin 12, Ireland, Tel.: 014094444, www.mercedes-benz.ie
While reduction of fuel consumption and emissions is one of the goals of the engine development engineers at Mercedes-Benz, their other aim is toincrease performance and torque. These factors have a big impact on acommercial vehicle’s efficiency and economy, making them one of the mostimportant selling points.Back in 1960, a truck with an output of about 150 kW (200 hp) and 700 Nmof torque was considered to be a powerhouse for the transport of 32tons. Today, a truck transporting about 40 tons has more than twice thatoutput and three times as much torque. Today’s most powerful Actrosengine, a 15.9 liter V8 unit, has an output of 440 kW (598 hp) and animpressive 2,800 Nm of torque.This power is on top of a truck range that includes a Guinness World Recordholder for economy. Learn more about the latest fuel and environmentsaving technology at your nearest dealer or go to the following linkwww.mercedes-benz.com/bluetececo
Trucks You Can Trust
Take Any Road to Economy
4 NEWS
Seat belts on buses must pass DOE • Ireland’sfi rst motorway service station opens • Ford’sLCV open week • Head of Policy appointmentat FTAI • Number of HGV’s drop in 2009• GreatGas & COH sign contract • R & Dinvestment pays off for Merc LCV division •Awards – International Truck, Bus, Van & Pick-upprize presentations
8 COVER
Get a load of MAN’s new Concept S
10 TEST
DAF LF 45.210 4x2 Rigid
12 NEW FLEET
New Volvo, Renault, Isuzu & Scania trucks & FordKuga Commercials too!
14 LAUNCH PAD 1
New Mercedes-Benz Zetros
16 FLEETING SHOTS
News bites from around the Country
18 REVIEW
63
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IAA Commercial Vehicles Show, Hanover,Germany
25 INTERVIEW
With Karen Langner, Daimler Fleetboard
26 REPORT
Renault Trucks load-up on construction offerings
29-30 / 55-56 FLEET MARITIME31-38 / 47-54 FLEET CAR
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39-46 AWARDS
Fleet Transport Awards 2011 Brochure
57 FUEL PRICES + ASK THE EXPERT58 TIMES PAST
Tribute to the Bus Conductor
61 COMMENT
From where I’m sitting – Howard Knott
63 LEGAL
Spotlight on maintenance
65 FINANCE
The benefi ts of routine maintenance
66 LCV
Cummins develop LCV turbos • Test: FordTransit Econetic • Launch Pad II : Mercedes-BenzVito/Viano refreshed
70 LOGISTICS
Distribution transport is changing
72 TECHNICAL
Brakes Part 5 by Ailbe Burke
73 FLEET TRAILER & BODY BUILDER
News: Scania, Fiat Professional, Montracon,Thermo King, Edbro & Tayto
76 AWARDS
Trailer Innovation 2011
77 REPORT
Positive moves at Krone
78 LAUNCH PAD III
New Roller Track System from Joloda
80 MATERIALS HANDLING
JMC Van Trans buy Junheinrich • Tracker recoversagain • Allison extends range • Fliegl Trailerslook for Irish agent
82 SOAPBOX
Are hauliers the real Friends of the Earth?
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OCTOBER 2010
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Fleet Transport Magazine,D’Alton Street, Claremorris,Co. Mayo, Ireland.Tel: +353 (0)94 9372819/ 9372826Fax: +353 (0)94 9373571Email: enquiries@f eet.ie
Subscription Hotline:
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Editor:
Jarlath Sweeney
Contributors:
Sean Murtagh, Gerry Murphy, CathalDoyle, Paul White, Jonathan Lawton, Donal Dempsey,Howard Knott, Jerry Kiersey, Michael Corcoran, Rob VanDieten, Ailbe Burke, Ronan Loughman, Richard Butler
Photography:
Jarlath Sweeney, Gerry Murphy,Cathal Doyle, Paul White, Michael Corcoran, Rob VanDieten, Torbjorn Eriksen, Marilena Matei, Fedor Lapshin,Colin Gillen
Administration:
Orla Sweeney, Denise Vahey,Helen Maguire
Advertising:
Mary Morrissey, Orla Sweeney
Design:
Eamonn Wynne
Fleet Transport/ Fleet Car/ Fleet Bus & Coach/ Fleet Van &Utility/ Fleet Trailer & Body Builder/ Fleet Maritime/ Green FleetManagement are published by JJDS Publications Ltd.Registered O ce: D’Alton Street, Claremorris, Co. Mayo.Co. Reg. 368767Directors: Jarlath Sweeney, Sean Murtagh.Disclaimer:
Fleet Transport Magazine management can acceptno responsibility for the accuracy of contributed articlesor statements appearing in this magazine and any views oropinions expressed are not necessarily those of Fleet Transportmanagement, save where otherwise indicated. No responsibilityfor loss or distress occasioned to any person acting or refrainingfrom acting as a result of the material in this publication canbe accepted by the authors, contributors, Editors or publishers.The Editor reserves the right to make publishing decisionson any advertisements or editorial article submitted to themagazine and to refuse publication or to edit any editorialmaterial as seems appropriate to him. Professional legal adviceshould always be sought in relation to any specific matter.
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