Truck Locator Man Blog Archive

    MAN Expands Its Zero-Emission Portfolio
    Posted April 19, 2024
    Learn more about Man's small truck series with hydrogen combustion engines, planned for 2025 starting with 200 vehicles in selected markets. ...
    Man Rolls Out Battery Repair Centres In Europe
    Posted March 4, 2024
    Two Man battery repair centres are already in operation, in Germany and Spain. ...
    TGE Vans Expected To Reach All-Time Sales Record For Man Truck & Bus In 2023
    Posted May 1, 2023
    Last year’s supply chain bottlenecks are improving, and Man says its “order book is fuller than ever.” ...
    Man Trucks Introduces Pedestrian & Cyclist Detection Technology
    Posted April 28, 2023
    The Front Detection system is just one of the latest safety features from Man along with the trucks’ traffic sign recognition, tyre pressure indicator, and electronic semi-mounting. ...
    76 Electric Man Buses Headed For Norway
    Posted December 20, 2022
    "We are very pleased about our first e-bus order from Norway, which fits seamlessly into a series of orders from Scandinavia—a great success!" says Rudi Kuchta, head of Business Unit Bus at Man Truck & Bus. ...
    45 Man Lion’s City 12 E eBuses To Operate In Copenhagen
    Posted December 16, 2022
    "We are naturally delighted that our Man Lion's City E was chosen and that the issue of environmental protection is becoming increasingly important in public transport,” says Rudi Kuchta of Man Truck & Bus. ...
    Man Lion’s Intercity LE Now Available In City Version With Man EfficientHybrid
    Posted November 1, 2022
    The City version will be offered in three lengths ranging from 12.44 to 14.46 metres and can carry as many as 107 passengers depending on configuration. ...
    Man eTruck Electrifies Long-Haul Transport
    Posted October 25, 2022
    The eTruck will save up to 100 tonnes of carbon per year over a distance of 120,000 kilometres compared to a diesel truck with an average consumption of 27 litres. ...
    Man Truck & Bus Lion's City E Electric Bus, eTGE Combi Electric Minibus Ferry FC Bayern Team Cleanly & Quietly
    Posted July 21, 2022
    The club has extended its long-running partnership with Man until 2024, and rides Man vehicles to and from its matches. ...
    Future-Oriented Decision: MAN Builds Battery Factory In Nuremberg
    Posted July 8, 2022
    The facility represents an investment worth around 100 million euros and is projected to secure 350 jobs in Nuremberg and create manufacturing capacities of over 100,000 battery systems per year. ...
    Man & Partners Announce Success Of @City Project’s Self-Driving Public Transport Initiative
    Posted July 8, 2022
    "Automated driving is an important component in making urban mobility fit for the future," says Man Truck & Bus @City Project Manager, Walter Schwertberger. ...
    MAN Wins Red Dot Design Award For TGE & TGX Individual Lion S
    Posted June 28, 2022
    "The recognition of the Individual Lion S models in the Red Dot Design Award is a particularly nice success for our MAN Individual ex-works range and the growing Lion S family,” says MAN Truck & Bus Executive Board Member Friedrich Baumann. ...
    MAN Truck & Bus Announces Plan To Offer eBus Chassis Globally
    Posted June 16, 2022
    Demand for electric buses, which offer zero emissions and reduce the number of vehicles on the road, is expected to rise and make up over 80% of the global market by 2040. ...
    MAN Prototype Electric Truck Makes First Public Appearance, ABB E-mobility Promotes Megawatt Charging
    Posted May 20, 2022
    MAN and ABB E-mobility are collaborating the HoLa high-performance charging project funded by the German government. ...
    MAN Electric Buses Offer Emission-Free Urban Transport
    Posted April 11, 2022
    Since introducing the battery-powered Lion’s City E bus in 2020, MAN Truck & Bus has taken over 700 orders for the 12-metre solo and 18-m articulated models. ...
    MAN Truck & Bus Participating In ATLAS-L4 Autonomous Driving Project
    Posted March 29, 2022
    The project’s goal is to demonstrate and analyse the operation of autonomous trucks on German motorways and highways. ...
    MAN Debuts Prototype Electric Truck In Nuremberg, Production To Begin In 2024
    Posted February 23, 2022
    The manufacturer also announced it’s participating in a Bavarian-funded hydrogen fuel cell project and working to develop a fuel cell-powered truck with Bosch, Faurecia, and ZF. ...
    MAN Sales Approach Pre-Crisis Level In 2021
    Posted January 14, 2022
    “This was a strong performance by the entire team, which is still struggling with major challenges caused by the pandemic,” says Executive Board Member Göran Nyberg. ...
    Johann Fischer Expands Fleet On Norderney With MAN eTGE Battery-Electric Vans
    Posted December 2, 2021
    The haulier reports that a single battery charge is frequently enough to get its MAN eTGEs through two full working days. ...
    MAN TGX 18.510 Wins Sustainable Truck Of The Year 2022
    Posted November 16, 2021
    In its announcement of the award, the Sustainable Truck of the Year jury highlighted the TGX’s advanced aerodynamics and efficient powertrain. ...
    TIER Mobility Chooses MAN Electric Vans To Service E-Scooters Across Europe
    Posted November 11, 2021
    TIER uses the battery-electric transporters primarily for changing the batteries in its fleet of electric scooters without producing local emissions. ...
    MAN Shows Off OptiView Mirror Camera System On TruckLife Tour
    Posted August 12, 2021
    Drivers visiting the tour are challenged to slalom and manoeuvre backwards safely through an obstacle course using the OptiView system. ...
    MAN Truck & Bus At Work On The ANITA Project’s Self-Driving Vehicles For Hub-To-Hub Logistics Routes
    Posted July 30, 2021
    After the development and implementation phase, the software and an autonomous MAN truck—with a safety driver on board—will begin testing in real-world operations in Ulm. ...
    MAN Announces Advanced Features For New Truck Generation
    Posted July 13, 2021
    Highlights include the MAN OptiView mirror replacement system, the MAN CruiseAssist driving assistant, new drive functions, and improved aerodynamics. ...
    New MAN Truck Generation Wins iF Design Awards For Colour & Trim Concept, TGX Special Functionality
    Posted June 3, 2021
    The iF Design Awards join other recent accolades in MAN's trophy case, including a Red Dot Design Award and a Gold award from the German Design Awards. ...
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    MAN Expands Its Zero-Emission Portfolio
    Posted 19/04/2024
    Learn more about Man's small truck series with hydrogen combustion engines, planned for 2025 starting with 200 vehicles in selected markets. ...
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    ‘Forward-Thinking’ IVECO eDaily Wins ‘Electric Van Breakthrough Of The Year’ Award
    Posted 16/04/2024
    IVECO's eDaily has been recognised as impressive electrification enabler for its innovations in eLCV technology and mission-focus. ...
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    Orica UK Depends On Volvo Trucks To Haul Vital Cargo For Mining Industry
    Posted 11/04/2024
    Orica UK relies on Volvo trucks, including recently acquired FMX 460s, to transport explosives and other materials to mines and quarries throughout the UK. ...
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    Lenham Storage Moves Toward Zero Emissions With Volvo FM Electric Trucks
    Posted 05/04/2024
    Lenham Storage recently purchased two new Volvo FM Electric trucks with 666 horsepower and 2,400 newton-metres of continuous torque, a 300-kilometre range, and a GCW of up to 44 tonnes. ...
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    Collection UK Tools Adds Montracon MT39 Machinery Carrier For Speedier Loading & Unloading
    Posted 02/04/2024
    Montracon’s MT39 machinery carrier has three axles, 4000 x 1000mm double flip hydraulic ramps, a low-profile loading incline, and is plated to 39 tonnes. ...
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    Multimodal Logistics Adds 5 Renault T480 High Tractor Units To UK Container Haulage Fleet
    Posted 29/03/2024
    Felixstowe-based Multimodal Logistics recently added five new 480-horsepower Renault Trucks T480 High Turbo Compound 6x2 tractor units to its fleet, which distributes multimodal shipping containers throughout the UK. ...
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    RiverRidge Acquires Renault E-tech D Wide, Northern Ireland’s First Electric Skip Loader Truck
    Posted 28/03/2024
    RiverRidge recently purchased a Renault E-Tech D Wide electric skip loader truck—a first for both the company and Northern Ireland—for work in the Belfast area. ...
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    165 DAF XG Tractors For Global Liquid Transporter HOYER
    Posted 07/03/2024
    HOYER, the world market leader in logistic solutions for liquid products, is renewing its fleet with 165 DAF XG 480 4x2 tractors. ...
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    Man Rolls Out Battery Repair Centres In Europe
    Posted 04/03/2024
    Two Man battery repair centres are already in operation, in Germany and Spain. ...
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    Warburtons Buys More Renault E-Tech Battery-Electric Trucks For Zero-Emission Bakery Deliveries
    Posted 01/03/2024
    Warburtons, the largest bakery brand in the UK, recently continued its transition to a zero-emission fleet with the addition of four new Renault E-Tech D16s and two Renault E-Tech Master vans. ...
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