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Issue One 2014 7 Panorama Dates 3.–5.6. Automechanika Dubai UAE-Dubai 18.–20.7. Truck-Grand-Prix D-Nürburgring 25.9.–2.10. 65th IAA Commercial Vehicles D-Hanover Photos:BPW,Krone,benjaminnolte–fotolia.com At the beginning of 2014, BPW purchased Funkwerk eurotelematik GmbH. The new subsidiary in Ulm is a specialist in telematics solutions for trucks. As a result, BPW has opened up new possibilities after already building up initial expertise in the area of trailer telematics through holding a majority stake in Munich-based idem GmbH since May 2012. The two telematics companies were merged to form idem tele- matics GmbH at the start of April. This means BPW is the first company in the market to combine data from trucks and trailers – both the towing and towed units – in future. As far as hauliers are concerned, this means greater transparency and safety in their loading and transport processes. By making this further development in the area of telematics, BPW is under- lining its expertise as an international mobility partner for vehicle opera- tors and a system partner for vehicle manufacturers. Build-up of expertise in truck and trailer electronics The main point of criticism from the railway lobby was based on concerns that transports would be transferred from the railway to long trucks. Now, following a study by the Federal Highway Research Institute (BASt), this objection has been shown to be unfounded. “Long trucks were exclusively used in transports which had previous- ly been performed using conventional trucks,” said the parliamentary Secretary of State, Dorothee Bär. One advantage of long trucks is thus that they reduce road capacity utilisation, she continued. Thirteen thousand five hundred transport procedures were analysed during the period from December 2012 to December 2013. The possible range of cargoes is highly diverse; especially bulky goods with a light weight are suitable candidates for long trucks. In the meantime, even the SPD political party is displaying a more open-minded attitude towards long trucks. However, it will be necessary to wait for the results of the field trials due to finish in 2016 before further decisions can be taken. The European Parliament (EP) confirmed an in- formally negotiated compromise between the three EU institutions (EP, member states and Commis- sion). Accordingly, checks are to be made stricter and more regular on routes from 2018 onwards. The checks are not only intended to examine the safety of cargoes, but also the condition of brakes and tyres. The EU Commission will work on defining uniform standards for this. Companies that frequently receive negative results in tests of this kind will be given a “red” classification by their national authorities, and can thus expect to be checked more often and ac- cording to stricter criteria. A “yellow” classification will be issued to companies that have previously re- ceived a negative result. Companies with positive test results will be given a “green” classification, meaning they will receive preferential treatment in the checks. Stricter truck checks Field test with long trucks refutes criticism