Truck Locator Electric Trucks Blog Archive

Mercedes-Benz recently introduced its first battery-electric long-haul truck, the eActros 600, with a battery capacity of over 600 kilowatt-hours and an 800-volt electric drive axle. ...

This follows last June’s communication by Iveco Group of the acquisition of the full and sole ownership of the German company resulting from the former joint venture Nikola Iveco Europe. ...

The manufacturer’s Volta Zero has received the maximum five-star rating for the Direct Vision Standard, with a volumetric score of 32.82 cubic metres, which is the highest of any vehicle tested and 50% higher than the previous best. ...

“The arrival of this fully electric 40-t Volvo tractor unit is a first for Tesco and another exciting milestone for our delivery fleet, which directly supports our ambitious sustainability targets,” says Tesco Fleet Engineering Manager Cliff Smith. ...

Volta Trucks, the leading and disruptive all-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has announced a long-term agreement with ZF, the world’s largest supplier to the commercial vehicle industry, for some of the core systems and com ...

Renault says the all-electric E-Tech D Wide 26-tonner will provide up to 10 hours of battery life as it works in London’s low and ultra-low emissions zones. ...

The all-electric Next Generation Fuso eCanter light truck made its debut at this week’s Road Transport Expo event at Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, just a month after production started at the brand’s factory in Portugal. ...

The arrival of the first battery-powered eEconic was sure to create a buzz—and so it proved, as visitors to the event at Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, flocked to the Mercedes-Benz Trucks stand to take a look. ...

The 3-week event at UTAC Millbrook attracted almost 2,000 customers and stakeholders as Daf showed off more than 30 trucks, including New Generation XD, XF, XG, XG+, and LF Electric models. ...

Liebherr Automation is pleased to announce its participation in the prestigious event, which will take place in Stuttgart, Germany, May 23 to 25, 2023; visit the Liebherr Automationssysteme booth in Hall 8, Stand D16. ...

“The eActros is a truck for a new era, and by launching this refrigerated demonstrator we’re showing that it’s ready to work in real-life applications,” says James Venables, Mercedes-Benz Trucks head of future sustainability. ...

“Ford believes that the primary application of fuel cells could be in its largest, heaviest CVs to ensure they are emission-free, while satisfying the high daily energy requirements our customers demand,” says Ford Motor Limited Chair Tim Slatter. ...

Series production of XD and XF Electric to start in summer 2023. ...

Last year’s supply chain bottlenecks are improving, and Man says its “order book is fuller than ever.” ...

“We try to work in as sustainable a manner as possible and this series of fully electric CF Electric trucks matches perfectly with that ambition,” says Frans van Strijp, managing director of Cure Waste Management. ...

“The industry-leading pace to market set by Volta Trucks is a true testament to the highly skilled and driven professionals in the company and our partners," says Volta Trucks co-founder Kjell Walöen. ...

The manufacturer collaborated with TVS Interfleet and Tarmac to develop the e-mixer, which the organisations say “sets the standard for future development and innovation.” ...

“Enfield Council has been working in partnership with Renault Trucks UK for more than a year on the development of the electric refuse truck,” says Councillor Rick Jewell. ...

The certification frees Volta to being mass production and sales of the zero-emission 16-tonner. ...

To earn eligibility, any N2 vehicle must travel at least 97 kilometres without producing tailpipe emissions, and the overall CO2 emissions figure must be 50% less than an equivalent vehicle carrying the same capacity. ...

“It is becoming increasingly clear that zero emissions and sustainable transport solutions are inevitably the future in this industry,” says Mitchells Managing Director Richard Montgomery. ...

“The distribution sector is starting to embrace zero-emissions, and we’re confident the new Daf gives us the right solution to provide productivity benefits,” says Brakes Head of Fleet Paul Vernon. ...

“This additional vehicle will give even more of our customers the opportunity to incorporate an electric refuse truck into their day-to-day operations for as long as they wish,” says CTS Hire MD Bob Sweetland. ...

Series production of XD and XF Electric to start in spring 2023. ...

Iveco Group will supply as many as 150 E-Way full electric city buses to FS Italiane Group’s Busitalia company, which operates local public transport services. ...