A heavy goods vehicle has a dropped frame (10) comprising an upper skin (11), a lower skin (12) and lateral beams (13) between the skins. The frame is self supporting. In a vehicle independent rear wheel motors are provided. The vehicle may be a diesel-electric hybrid. The dropped body is suitable for delivery and collection vehicles, and particularly refuse vehicles.


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    Title :

    Improvements in heavy goods vehicles



    Publication date :

    2016-04-14


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B62D MOTOR VEHICLES , Motorfahrzeuge



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