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Looks like our Luton depot will be getting what looks like Bin Lorries to go into the Capital !!
https://newsroom.nagel-group.com/ru...Su80QD9SW9pTSm_rRp1cclLdIpcBowmKzOrLzRDMGEqL4
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Quieter, more flexible, lower emissions - the demands on logistics in major cities are increasing. To meet these challenges, Nagel Langdons is testing a modern multitemp vehicle in the British capital.
"There are many ways to make clean air, less carbon dioxide, more safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and a quieter environment in major European cities," said Arran Osman, Managing Director of Nagel Langdons. "We want to make our contribution to supplying our customers."
Against this background, the British subsidiary of the Nagel-Group is first testing the Urban Logistics Safety Vehicle of Terberg DTS UK. For several days in April, the food logistics company will undergo an intensive practical test of the multitemp vehicle.
The public transport vehicle has been specially designed for city logistics and has, for example, a walk-in driver's cab. This gives riders the choice of which side to safely disembark. For unloading in urban areas, the vehicle offers side and tailgates with lifting platforms, which enable a more flexible delivery according to local conditions. The cooling unit is designed to produce less emissions and noise.
"It's also about making London a safer place. That's why we're also interested in the multiple safety aspects the vehicle offers, "said Tyrone Lanaway, Engineering Manager at Nagel Langdons. The windows of the cab are designed to be larger than comparable vehicles and thus offers the driver extensive visibility. Additional sensors warn when people or objects are near the vehicle. This should make maneuvering in crowded areas safer. The 18-tonne exterior has extra lighting and turn signals so other road users can see the driver's intentions even better.
The Urban Logistics Safety Vehicle should also be well prepared for emergencies. Other safety features include an emergency button in the cab, a remote shutdown function and the use of geofancing, which automatically reduces the speed of the vehicle.
"We send around 30 vehicles a day to the capital to deliver groceries to our customers in the UK and Europe. It is our goal to be one step ahead of the law in order to ensure effective care in the future, "says Arran Osman.
Geofencing the vehicles speed limit.. I guess they only have to worry about Red light jumping & Cyclists now ?
and despite what you may think you can put an Artic in places you’d never get a rigid.
I've been moved onto a 38tn top heavy pain in the rear volumetric that has a 400bhp engine and barely moves. Embarrassing slowing to 40 uphill on motorways. 