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Agreement with China’s Sinotruk; next-generation transmission research; new gear manufacturing technology; Ricardo transmission in triumphant Peugeot 908 HDi FAP Le Mans racer questions and answers Fredrik Arp
Volvo’s chief executive is questioned by Tony Lewin on emissions reduction, SUVs, the next big steps in safety – and whether Volvo will be sold Professor Herbert Kohler
As chief environmental officer at DaimlerChrysler, Prof Kohler is responsible for planning every aspect of the group’s operations. Tony Lewin asks him about his priorities features Duel of the eco-champions
Fuel-efficient cars have a big future in the US – but the high costs of hybrids mean they may be outsold by clean diesels. Anthony Smith analyses the predictions of Diesel set to boom in the US?, a groundbreaking report from Ricardo and investment bank UBS”
Heavy but clean: towards a unified goal Truck and off-highway manufacturers are under unprecedented pressure to reduce emissions worldwide. But, as Jesse Crosse reports, convergence of standards in the major markets could mean