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What is V2X and how will it benefit you as a driver or fleet operator?

Human error is responsible for not far off 100% of vehicle collisions. It’s only the odd mechanical failure and unexpected natural cause (an animal running out in front of you, for example) that doesn’t fit into the category. Self-driving vehicles

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How does cold weather affect an electric vehicle?

With temperatures plummeting, you might find that your electric vehicle struggles for range. Lithium batteries are negatively affected by cold weather. When the temperature drops below freezing, the vehicle will lose 10-20% of its theoretical range. We say theoretical because

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New car or used car: which should you buy?

A new car is going to cost more, but it might still be a better deal in the long run. Here’s what you need to look out for. Advantages of buying a new car Newer cars tend to have better

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How to afford your first car

While cars are, in general, relatively cheaper than ever in terms of performance and safety, it’s still a thousand or two required to get anything reasonable, and then you have to insure it. As a new driver, your insurance could

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What are hydraulic cylinders or rams used for on vehicles such as trucks, cranes and tractors?

Hydraulic cylinders use pressure to provide force that moves parts of a vehicle in one plane, i.e. the cylinder can only move out or in. In the case of a lorry, this could be a tipper bin, sideloader cranes on

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What are the issues with HGV engine idling?

When your engine is running but you are not moving, it is idling. Lorries commonly idle for short and long periods of time for various reasons: Stuck in a traffic jam or waiting at traffic lights Waiting to be loaded

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What are engine brakes on a lorry?

While light vehicles like cars and vans use foot brakes (also called service brakes), the service brakes on HGVs are not powerful enough to maintain a specific speed and stop the vehicle from running away on a long downhill. Lorries

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