Over the last four months I have written in this column about the ‘Issue of our times – Climate Change’.
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Better safety through training and recognition
It’s hard to believe as this issue goes to print that we’re half-way through the calendar year.
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The ARTSA-I Brake Calculator
In my June Prime Mover magazine article, I described how Australian trailer braking systems on new trailers can be certified by calculations.
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Inland Rail too important to fail
The Victorian Transport Association has welcomed Dr Kerry Schott AO’s much-anticipated independent report on ‘The Delivery of the Inland Rai’”.
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Setting realistic emissions strategy
In April the Albanese Government released its long awaited National Electric Vehicle Strategy.
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How trailer brakes are certified
I want to explain how heavy trailer brakes are certified in Australia. It is a specialist domain and it is in need of reform.
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Unlikely allies galvanise for transport reform
Like many of the state-based road transport associations, the VTA is a proud supporter of the Australian Road Transport Industrial Organisation (ARTIO), a national industrial body that represents the transport industry and its members before the Fair Work Commission.
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The European ICE ban just melted
The recent back-flip by the European Union (EU) of its proposed banning of sales of new ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) vehicles by 2035 is a prime case why governments and regulators, should not attempt to pick winners when it comes to technology and technological solutions for industry.
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Are you getting the most from your trailers?
I was recently looking at the NTARC (NTI) safety report for 2021.
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Regulations and regulators for heavy vehicles
This article describes the regulations and regulators that apply to heavy vehicles in Australia.
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