Normally these fuel tankers in South Africa contain volumes ranging from 20,800 liters and can go as high as 34,000 liters. The overall amount they can carry will depend on the manufacturer of the vehicle and their overall purpose. A smaller truck will be designed for liquid petroleum gas, while a larger unit is used for standard gasoline. Determine what type of fuel you are going to be storing and make sure you purchase the right sized tank to transport it in.

When you consider purchasing one of these fuel tankers in South Africa, you need to remember that they are in need of a special permit to function . Obtaining your driving license is of the utmost importance before deciding between the different fuel tankers. In South Africa, the driving license is a requirement for all vehicles, and a special license is required to operate larger vehicles. Depending on the size, you’ll need to get a license with a C, C1, EC or an EC1 code on it. Communicate with local officials to determine the right one for the fuel tankers you have an interest in purchasing .

Another consideration while looking through the fuel tankers available is the fact that they are more expensive to insure. While a regular vehicle provides minimum risks with its operation, there are greater risks involved with fuel tankers. These vehicles can cause more devastating accidents if the driver isn’t paying attention, and since they contain hazardous materials, they can provide an overall danger to the general public. Always contact your insurance agent to enquire what your rates would be before purchasing one of these vehicles.

A possibility to consider when looking at fuel tankers in South Africa is purchasing one used. There are some things you will need to go through before finalizing the deal . Enquire from the seller what they used the tanker to transport while they owned it. Certain items can never be placed in the same tanker even if it has been properly cleaned. Knowing this information can save lives down the road.

Always perform an interior and exterior inspection of the storage tank. Ensure they appear in good repair and are free from leaks and obvious damage. If the seller has them available, look over the repair and maintenance history of the fuel tanker as well. This way you can see if there are any repetitive repairs that the unit needs so you are aware of them if they should come up. If the repetitive historical errors are not financially viable , rather consider going with a new one instead.

You’ll also need to have someone on hand that can help you to repair and provide general maintenance on these vehicles as well. A normal mechanic may not have all the knowledge on how to properly care for the larger machinery and you’ll need to find someone that specializes in large vehicles. With that in mind, if you already have a mechanic on duty you can put them through some training in order to handle the fuel tanker as well.

Take some time to decide if these vehicles are the right option for you. Determine not only the uses you are going to have for them, but how often will you actually use them for business. You may come to the conclusion that purchasing one might not be the best investment for you at all, and you might consider renting one instead. While it is better to own one , it is important to decide if it is financially sound for you to do so.

Being on the lookout for fuel tankers in South Africa and purchasing one can be a good investment for your company if they will end up paying for themselves in the long run. Keep in mind all the expenses associated with these fuel tankers and make an educated decision before jumping into purchasing any of these vehicles.

It is not unusual for fuel tankers in South Africa to contain volumes ranging from 20,800 liters and can go as high as 34,000 liters. The overall amount they can carry will depend on the manufacturer of the vehicle and their overall purpose. A smaller unit will be manufactured for liquid petroleum gas, while a larger unit is used for standard gasoline. Determine what type of fuel you are going to be storing and make sure you get the right sized tank to transport it in.

When you consider buying one of these fuel tankers in South Africa, you need to keep in mind they require a special permit to operate. Getting your driving license is important before selecting between the various fuel tankers. In South Africa, the driving license is a requirement for all vehicles, and a special license is necessary to operate larger vehicles. Depending on the size, you’ll need to get a license with a C, C1, EC or an EC1 code on it. Contact local officials to determine the right one for the fuel tankers you have an interest in buying.

Another thing to consider while looking through the fuel tankers available is the fact that they will be more costly to insure. While a regular vehicle provides minimum risks with its operation, fuel tankers pose much greater risks . These vehicles can cause more devastating accidents if the driver isn’t paying attention, and since they contain hazardous materials, they can provide an overall danger to the general public. Always contact your insurance agent to enquire what your rates would be before buying one of these vehicles.

A possibility to consider when searching for fuel tankers in South Africa is buying secondhand . There are certain things you will need to check before finalizing the deal . Ask the seller what they used the tanker to transport while they owned it. Certain items can never be placed in the same tanker even if it has been properly cleaned. Having this knowledge can save lives in future .

Closely inspect the interior and exterior of the storage tank. Make sure they appear in good condition and do not have any leaks and obvious damage. If the seller has them available, look over the repair and maintenance history of the fuel tanker as well. This way you can see if there are any repetitive repairs that the unit needs so you are aware of them if they should come up. If the repetitive historical errors are costly, you may consider going with a new one instead.

You’ll also need to have a mechanic on hand that can help you to repair and provide general maintenance on these vehicles as well. A normal mechanic may not be trained on how to properly care for the larger machinery and you’ll need to find someone that specializes in large vehicles. However , if you already have a mechanic on duty you can have them get trained to handle the fuel tanker as well.

Now take a moment and decide if these vehicles are a good option for you. Determine not only the uses you are going to have for them, but how often will you actually use them for business. You may come to the conclusion that buying one might not be a good investment for you at all, and you might consider renting one instead. While they may be fun to own, it is important to decide if it is financially sound for you to do so.

Looking for fuel tankers in South Africa and buying one can be a good investment for your business if they will end up paying for themselves in the long run. Take into account all the expenses associated with these fuel tankers and make an educated decision before jumping into buying any of these vehicles.

So we’re in agreement: this kid is crazy, right? He’s ranting about losing in Modern Warfare 2, then proceeds to freak out. I damn near started chanting “EC DUB! EC DUB!” when he attempted to reverse fireman’s carry the wall. That makes no sense, no. Warning: he uses salty language to describe his displeasure with the game.

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The Yamaha EC-f is an electric motorcycle concept designed for ease of use.

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Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc.)

Just as carmakers develop electric cars, motorcycle manufacturers also see the writing on the wall, showing off a collection of electric bikes …

Originally posted at The Car Tech blog

A Japanese professor has created robotic floor tiles that anticipate a user’s steps and automatically position themselves beneath his or her feet.

The wheeled, moving tiles are covered with a proprietary fiber called Kuralon EC. Developed by Japanese textile maker Kuraray, it incorporates nanometal composite technology.
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Microsoft has pulled its Windows 7 discount pricing after apparently overwhelming demand lead to its online store crashing and has continued its EC hissy-fit confirming that their will be no Vista to 7 upgrade option. Microsoft claim that they sold more copies of Windows 7 in the first eight hours than it did in 17 weeks in 2006 with a simliar offer for Windows Vista. The blogosphere is already awash with rumours that actually, Microsoft were going to do it all along, to the fan the flames of hype around 7. Hype which hasn’t been seen for a Microsoft OS since Windows 98. And after pulling IE 8 from the Euro version of 7 following their EC anticompetitive fine, Microsoft have also said that there will be no Vista upgrade option in Europe. Although Windows 7 will be released in Europe for the price of an upgrade package in the rest of world. Microsoft’s Leila Martine said: “What we are saying is ‘we don’t care as a consumer if you had Windows Vista or not because we can’t tell that and we don’t want to penalise you for our decision to take IE8 out of the Wndows 7 E version and to not give an upgrade option.” You can still download the release candidate which will work until late next, and which I have partitioned onto my macbook HD. Aren’t I cool? I’m not cool. (Via PcAdvisor)

Microsoft has confirmed that the European release of their much anticipated OS, Windows 7, will be shipped without their Internet Explorer web browser. The reason for this, somewhat strange, exclusion is the ongoing legal wrangle between Microsoft and the European Commission. The basic argument from the EC is that, by including IE bundled with Windows, Microsoft is creating unfair competition in the market. So, Microsoft has pulled a major strop and have announced that Windows 7 E versions (the E stands for European, see what they did there?) will be devoid of any trace of IE. Although, of course, customers will still be able to install IE if they want to – Bill and the gang aren’t that magnanimous. The EC is being equally as callow in the argument, however. They’ve reacted to the news by complaining that “rather than more choice, Microsoft seems to have chosen to provide less”. Come on guys, kiss and make up, life’s too short. I actually think the news is a good thing – there are plenty of good browsers out there, many of which are far superior to IE. This statement is backed up by the fact that IE’s market share is tumbling, whilst alternatives such as Firefox are gaining ground rapidly. Check out this brilliant Wiki which shows how, in the last five years or so, IE’s market share has fallen by over 25%, whereas Firefox’s has risen by nearly 20%. I’m a real advocate for Firefox, as you may have noticed, but don’t dismiss Google’s Chrome, Apple’s Safari or, err…Norway’s Opera. Or take our unique test to see what browser you are. Windows 7 is out on 22nd October. (via Reuters)