Written by Simon Humphries – Isuzu Australia head of product management and commercial vehicles chief engineer
Just like any product or service, a range of considerations come
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ATA calls for Australian truck design rules to remain unique
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has urged the local industry to keep its own technical design rules for trucks and heavy trailers.
As part of the ATA’s submission to the federal government’s
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Efficiency standard ADR consultation begins
The federal government is calling for industry feedback for its latest Australian Design Rule (ADR) that is set to commence from January 1, 2025.
The New Vehicle Efficiency Standard Act 2024 (NVES Act)
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Major transport players push federal EV progress
Big providers and customers keen to advance electric propulsion
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Electronic stability control ADR mandate welcomed
Electronic Stability Control will help save lives when it is made mandatory in 2019 and 2020 for some heavy vehicles
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NatRoad push to keep compliance plates
Calls for more input from heavy vehicle sector into proposed law changes
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Joyce cool on action over ageing truck fleet
Federal government points to BITRE report on unintended consequences
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HVIA gives context to VSB6 bullbar delay
Current designs may obscure headlight but other complications are at play
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Enforce chain of responsibility, urges Toll
Tougher COR, compulsory EWDs and more rest areas are amongst numerous measures Toll says will make the trucking industry safer
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Removal of paint requirement for semi-trailers tipped to save trucking $12.4m
Federal Government ends need to spray rear bumper of semi-trailer white.
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