As everyone knows, the haulage industry is heavily reliant on diesel engines to power their trucks. While electric and hybrid cars are becoming more widespread on UK roads, it doesn’t look likely that you’ll see electric-powered rigid and artic. trucks on our roads anytime soon. Aside from the sheer size (and weight) of the batteries … Read more
It’s unlikely that you’ll ever see one of these monsters parked in your local car park and, if you’re wondering what it is, it’s the BelAZ 75710 and it’s officially the biggest truck in the world. More about the BelAZ 75710 Made in Belarus, this enormous lorry is classed as a “haul truck” and belongs … Read more
Following the recent announcement by the Government to ban the sale of diesel and petrol cars by 2030, a similar scheme is now being considered for diesel-powered HGVs. The idea that’s currently being floated could see a ban on the sale of new HGVs by 2040, coupled with a broader attempt to make the entire … Read more
It’ll probably come as no surprise to those living locally that the M25 section on the south side of the Dartford Crossing has taken the top 2 spots on a list of the slowest motorways sections in England. According to a recent study published on the ‘Compare The Market’ website, not only did this section of the … Read more
When most people hear the word ‘crane’, they tend to broadly define it as a device that’s able to lift things. While this is of course true, cranes come in a bewildering array of shapes, sizes and functionalities. There are also an equally bewildering number of terms used for the different types of crane types … Read more
You’ve probably already heard of Elon Musk’s Tesla electric car company, but have you heard of the Nikola Motor Company yet? If you haven’t, you no doubt will in the not-too-distant future. Although both companies are named after the famous inventor Nikola Tesla, the two companies are unrelated. The reason that the Nikola Motor Company … Read more
If you live in Kent or Essex and live close to the water, you may have heard of The Nore. For those that haven’t, here’s a bite-sized insight into a bit of fascinating local maritime history. FROM SHOEBURYNESS TO SHEERNESS Since we regularly visit many of the ports and docks in the South East of … Read more
AUTONOMOUS DRIVERLESS CARS To begin answering the question, let’s first take a quick of where we’re at in the car industry. Although most people have heard of Elon Musk’s well-known electric car company Tesla, there is still much confusion surrounding the reality of his cars being able to drive themselves in the future without the … Read more
CRANES BEFORE THE STEAM ERA At the pinnacle of today’s modern mobile crane design we have obvious examples such as HIAB‘s hydraulic, truck mounted crane; but what about the pre-diesel, pre-hydraulic days? What source of power did they use to lift such heavy loads? Well, according to modern-day scholars, the very first use of cranes can … Read more
The “nan” part of NaN miles is an acronym and means “Not a Number”. The Backstory – After browsing Facebook recently when looking for a second-hand car, I came across the curious term ‘NaN miles’ for the vehicle’s mileage but didn’t have a clue what it meant. The thought flitted through my mind to contact … Read more