Posted June 24, 2022
The 4x2 zero-emission tractor unit will transport goods in and around Budapest, logging roughly 500 kilometres per day. ...
Posted June 23, 2022
The Actros 2551 tractor units are fitted with resilient steel bumpers and raised ride heights to protect from damage while working on rough sites. ...
Posted June 23, 2022
DAF announces a full new truck series for distribution and vocational applications. ...
Posted June 22, 2022
“Hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric trucks will be especially suitable for long distances and heavy, energy-demanding assignments,” says Roger Alm, President of Volvo Trucks. ...
Posted June 16, 2022
“Thanks to several smart updates of the I-Shift gearbox, we have managed to make a range of new functions available that improve driveability, safety, and comfort,” says Volvo Trucks Heavy Duty Transmission Manager Pär Bergstrand. ...
Posted June 8, 2022
“We went for the FM this time to take advantage of the three-star cab, and it’s proven to be perfect for our needs and the distances we cover,” says Mon Motors Managing Director Gavin Cleverly. ...
Posted June 3, 2022
The award-winning truck range has only been in series production since November 2021, making this the most successful new truck introduction in DAF’s 90-plus-year history. ...
Posted June 1, 2022
The autonomous trucks, which have people behind the wheel monitoring their performance, can now travel from Scania HQ to their end destination. ...
Posted May 31, 2022
The 40-t eActros features a 500-kilometre range and is compatible with high-performance “megawatt charging” networks to quickly recharge the long-distance truck. ...
Posted May 23, 2022
Five Actros trucks have already been delivered, including an exclusive Edition 1 and four 26-tonne, low-chassis LnR models. ...
Posted May 16, 2022
The tractor unit offers low-emissions Euro 6 engines and Mercedes technological advancements such as Active Sideguard Assist to detect cyclists and pedestrians in the truck’s blind spot. ...
Posted May 12, 2022
“The drivers tell me they’re really quiet and comfortable, while in terms of fuel consumption the new trucks are already performing at the top end of our 9- to 9.5-mpg fleet average,” says proprietor James Killoh. ...
Posted April 27, 2022
The DAF XG+ 530 FTG 6x2 tractor and XF models all run on renewable hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) diesel fuel. ...
Posted April 26, 2022
The trucks received driver approval during the haulier’s trial period, and Renault says their engines can reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by as much as 10%. ...
Posted April 22, 2022
“We did look at some other options, but the FM came out on top because we know they won’t let us down—you can’t afford to have vehicles off the road in this line of work,” says co-owner Rowland Saunders. ...
Posted April 18, 2022
“The driver is averaging 8.27 mpg in this new Volvo and he was getting around 7.4 mpg from the 520-horsepower truck he has just come out of,” says owner Norman Young. ...
Posted March 30, 2022
“The XG+ sets a new benchmark in the tractor market,” the Fleet News Awards jury stated. “DAF’s flagship is stylish, packed with innovation, impressive to drive, offers the largest cab in the industry, and is comfortable to live with.” ...
Posted March 29, 2022
The trucks are a step up in driver comfort and have a three-star Direct Vision rating from Transport for London, ensuring operational compliance beginning in 2024. ...
Posted March 29, 2022
The project’s goal is to demonstrate and analyse the operation of autonomous trucks on German motorways and highways. ...
Posted March 25, 2022
By 2030, the e-commerce giant wants at least half of its shipments to achieve net-zero carbon emissions, and by 2040, Amazon hopes to reach net-zero carbon emission across all operations. ...
Posted March 11, 2022
“During the summer it gets really busy and the guys can be away for four to five weeks at a time, all across Europe, so it’s important they are happy in their working environment,” says owner Gary Bath. ...
Posted March 8, 2022
Renault Trucks is expanding its all-electric range and has announced the start of sales for 2023 of two new models of up to 44 tonnes, the Renault Trucks T E-Tech for regional transport and the Renault Trucks C E-Tech for the construction industry. ...
Posted February 24, 2022
Updated engine hardware, improved software that includes the new I-Torque function, and more refined aerodynamics add up to even greater fuel efficiency. ...
Posted February 21, 2022
“Volvo has been awarded the contract for the past two renewals as its vehicles have consistently proven to be the best fit for our operation,” says United Utilities’ Martin Shaw. ...
Posted February 14, 2022
The truckmaker says the new trucks will be unveiled in the second half of this year and are being designed in accordance with European Masses & Dimensions regulations. ...