Over the horizon

摘要

If the past is a guide to the future, then where trucks are concerned several themes are likely to dominate - among them, legislation. In the wake of Euro 6, truck makers had hoped to be finally rid of the hair shirt they've been wearing since Euro 1. They were looking forward to spending R&D cash on customer innovations rather than yet more compliance. Sadly, comments from Ricardo's Andy Noble (Transport Engineer, March 2016 page 10) reveal such excitement to be premature. And whether further regulation comes from the EU, the DfT (Department for Transport), or TfL (Transport for London), the effect will likely be the same: higher prices and greater demands on engineering.