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Laboratory investigation of tyre sliding grip coefficient

open access: yesTransport, 2006
The paper presents the results of a laboratory investigation on the variation of the tyre sliding grip coefficient depending on the tyre construction, the air pressure, the vertical load and the wheel camber. Eight different models of tyres are tested. A
Rosen Ivanov, Rusi Rusev, Plamen Ilchev
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A Coupled 1D–3D Numerical Method for Buoyancy-Driven Heat Transfer in a Generic Engine Bay

open access: yesEnergies, 2019
Energy efficient vehicles are essential for a sustainable society and all car manufacturers are working on improved energy efficiency in their fleets. In this process, an optimization of aerodynamics and thermal management is most essential.
Blago Minovski   +3 more
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FILLER MATERIALS FOR MAG WELDING WITH MICROJET COOLING FOR TRUCK FRAME REPAIRS [PDF]

open access: yesScientific Journal of Silesian University of Technology. Series Transport, 2018
The goal of this paper is to analyse the mechanical properties of the weld steel structure of car body truck frames following MAG welding repairs using various filler materials.
Bożena SZCZUCKA-LASOTA, Tomasz WĘGRZYN
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“I Feel Sorry for Them”: Australian Meat Consumers’ Perceptions about Sheep and Beef Cattle Transportation

open access: yesAnimals, 2018
Concern for livestock welfare is significantly increasing in many parts of the world. One area of concern is the transportation of livestock. Using qualitative research methods, this research explores the concerns of Australian meat consumers related to ...
Emily A. Buddle   +2 more
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Algorithm for Reducing Truck Noise on Via Baltica Transport Corridors in Lithuania

open access: yesEnergies, 2020
The section of Via Baltica going through the territory of the Republic of Lithuania is the most traffic intensive land logistics corridor in the country.
Kristina Čižiūnienė   +3 more
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Assessing the Impact of Increasing Tractor-Trailer Speed Limit on the Safety and Mobility of Three-Lane Highways in Egypt

open access: yesApplied Sciences, 2022
Currently, the speed limit for tractor-trailers (TTs) on Egyptian highways is 30 km/h lower than the speed limit for passenger cars (PCs). The main purpose of this article is therefore to evaluate the effects of an increase in TT speed limit on both the ...
Usama Elrawy Shahdah   +2 more
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Prospects of the CSTO dual-use goods markets in the field of freight trucks

open access: yesRUDN Journal of Economics, 2020
The article deals with practical aspects of the implementation of cooperation between the CSTO countries in the production and supply of trucks as dual-use goods.
Sergey Yu. Chernikov   +1 more
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Assessment of the Impact of Selected Parameters of Tractor-Semitrailer Set on the Braking Safety Indicators

open access: yesApplied Sciences, 2023
With the continuous development of road transport of goods, the issue of safety risks related to the movement of trucks and road trains remains an essential element of the overall road safety system.
Paweł Radzajewski, Marek Guzek
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Benefits of Electrified Powertrains in Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles

open access: yesWorld Electric Vehicle Journal, 2020
The benefits of electrified powertrains for light-duty vehicles are well understood, however sufficient published information is not available on the benefits of advanced powertrains on the various types of medium and heavy duty vehicles. Quantifying the
Ram Vijayagopal, Aymeric Rousseau
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