TÜV SÜD tips: Packing like the professionals

Packing the heaviest items at the bottom, over the axle where possible; securing small items; filling up gaps – these are the top three considerations when packing trucks and vans. And these tips from the pros also apply to packing a car before a holiday trip. Incorrect weight distribution can impact severely on stability when cornering, and unsecured items can turn into missiles if the driver has to brake unexpectedly. Secure stowage is the watchword even for the smallest items. Here are TÜV SÜD's tips for loading cars correctly.

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Eleven new hydrogen refuelling stations worldwide in 2013

Eleven new hydrogen refuelling stations opened throughout the world in 2013, bringing the total number of hydrogen refuelling stations in operation to 186 as of March 2014.This is the result of the sixth annual assessment by H2stations.org, a website of Ludwig-Bölkow-Systemtechnik (LBST) and TÜV SÜD.

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1st PV Plant Certification in Japan issued by TUV SUD conforming to international standard IEC62446 to West Holdings

TÜV SÜD Japan Ltd. has issued a Photovoltaic (PV) power plant certification that conforms to the international standard IEC62446 for AIO MS Power Plant (output: 1.414 MW) in Yamaguchi Prefecture which was constructed by one of the biggest EPC contractor in Japan, West Holdings. This is the first case of a mega solar power plant acquiring such certification in Japan and is a pioneering effort.

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