Pressure point
As the Euro 6 emissions regulations continue their progress into LCVs, Steve Banner examines Fiat Professional’s engineering choices
No lightweight
Vans may be shedding the pounds, but thanks to judicious design engineering, new materials and alternative thinking, they’re punching well above their weight, reports Steve Banner
Safe and sound
It may look unadventurous and for now only powered by diesel, but Volkswagen’s new Caddy van is as safe as they come. Steve Banner reports
Saving weight
The latest models of light commercial vehicles aim to maintain and even increase payloads in tippers, dropsides and conversions by revising powertrains, incorporating new materials and eliminating duplicated systems, among other means. Dan Gilkes reports
In lieu of legislation
The FTA’s Van Excellence scheme is picking up momentum. But, with van operators’ statistics for roadworthiness and compliance still at record lows, Dan Gilkes suggests it’s time to put up or shut up
In the vanguard
Vans were at the centre of the ACEA’s ‘Powertrain options for commercial vehicles’ conference in Brussels a couple of months ago. And not just the eight vehicles on show outside (three electric, three diesel, two CNG); they were a key part of the event indoors, too.
LCVs on the charge
The number of electric vehicle options for operators continues to grow, albeit still at the light, rather than heavy-duty end of the spectrum. John Challen highlights some of the most recent developments
LCVs power ahead
Van and LCV manufacturers have shown their hands with new hybrid and electric models, but Steve Banner confirms that there is plenty of life left in the internal combustion engine, and that there are other issues to consider
The best of Birmingham
Transport Engineer picks some of the highlights to be seen at the CV Show 2012, coming to the NEC, Birmingham on 24, 25 and 26 April
The CV Show 2015: driving industry growth
With spring finally upon us, and the green shoots of Britain’s recovery plain for most to see, the NEC, Birmingham, is ready to open for the Commercial Vehicle Show (14–16 April), the UK’s greatest road transport event of the year.