Local Authority Plant Vehicle (LAPV)

In the current issue

Current issue

Dr Richard Coulton says that councils need to be looking at alternative methods of utilisation if, as a nation, we are going to reduce our reliance on what is perceived as waste.

Product focus

The increased volume of electronics on modern vehicles means more power is required, even when the engine is turned off. This safety critical issue means that the battery can run flat.

Winter maintenance

TELSTAR is back. A report from Germany on how snow ploughing can help us, and Andrew Bunce explains that there is a science behind snow ploughing.

Emissions reduction

How technology has a vital role in helping LAs address the environmental challenges of CO2, NOX and PM10 reduction.

Telematics

“With fuel prices continually rising, having better control over fuel usage helps to minimise fleet costs, says Tom Satterhwaite, Senior Product Manager, Ordnance Survey.

Grounds maintenance

Sweepers

Chad Henshaw talks to sweeper manufacturers about how the European decision to take Britain to court for breaching PM10

Rugby Borough Council has been operating John Deere 1565 front rotary mowers since it bought its first machine in 2005.

Events preview

Futuresource, held in London from the 15th to the 17th of June 2010 is promising to answer many questions that vehicle and plant managers are being asked.

LAPV Target market: local authority heads of transport, fleet managers, grounds managers, waste managers and waste contractors, highways and winter maintenance operators and direct service organisations.

Letter from the editor

Local Authority Plant Vehicle (LAPV) editor: Ann Marie Knegt

LAPV (Local Authority Plant and Vehicles) is the only UK information source purely dedicated to local authority vehicles and affiliated plant equipment. Appearing four times a year, it offers well-researched technical articles on the latest equipment/technology as well as in-depth interviews with key industry professionals.

LAPV covers subjects such as the latest RCVs( refuse collection vehicles) and affiliated technology such as bin lifts, weighing technology and compaction mechanisms, street cleansing equipment, highways and winter maintenance equipment, grounds-care machinery, telematics, vehicle hire, vans, vehicle accessories, community transport, vehicle finance, vehicle accessories, in depth show previews and many more.

Contact

Ann Marie Knegt
Email: am.knegt@hisdorset.com
Tel: +44 (0) 1935 816030
Website: www.lapv.co.uk