Daimler Truck UK has secured the future of its flagship Wentworth Park complex in South Yorkshire, by completing a sale of the land to new owner Culina Asset Management (CAM). Under the terms of the agreement, CAM will occupy the 34-acre site, close to Junction 36 of the M1,… Read more »
IVECO and the CNR present a new study on the environmental impacts of compressed biomethane for the decarbonisation of the sector
IVECO, established leader in the alternative traction sector, has promoted a study carried out by the Institute of Atmospheric Pollution of the Italian National Research Council (CNR) to evaluate the environmental impacts of the use of compressed biomethane deriving from the organic fraction of municipal solid waste (OFMSW), comparing it… Read more »
Unique DAF XG+ edition marks 75 years of truck production
DAF Trucks is presenting a special edition model of the DAF XG+ with premium features, to celebrate 75 years of truck manufacturing. The foundation for DAF was laid in 1928 with Hub van Doorne’s Machine Factory. The firm produced its first, revolutionary lightweight semi-trailers a few years later. From there… Read more »
Volvo’s electric trucks reach 80 million kilometers in five years
Volvo’s electric trucks have driven more than 80 million kilometers or 2,000 laps around the world since Volvo launched its first electric truck models in 2019. These trucks have reduced CO2 emissions and at the same time improved the working environment for drivers significantly. New monitoring data for Volvo’s fleet… Read more »
MAN Truck & Bus UK showcases the future of Decarbonised Transport – enter the New MAN eTGX and eTGS
MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd is delighted to introduce the New TGX 4×2 eTruck to the United Kingdom. Originally launched in 2022, at the International IAA Show in Hannover, the MAN eTGX eTruck is now in production, available for customers to order and ready to hit the UK roads…. Read more »
The future of trucking is electric, says Tevva, and invites fleet managers to find out why
London, 27 February 2024: British electric vehicle manufacturer Tevva has kicked off the first of its 2024 Customer Experience Days, with 40 prospective customers enjoying a day at Tevva London in Tilbury driving the only UK-made 7.5t battery-electric truck. The Tevva 7.5t truck offers up to 140 miles (227 kilometres)… Read more »
Giti Tire Motorsport reveals new look TOR trucks ahead of BTRC 2024
The Giti Tire Motorsport liveried trucks of Team Oliver Racing (TOR) have revealed a new look ahead of the 2024 British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC) season opener at Brands Hatch. Taking place over the weekend of March 31 and April 1, the bonneted VOLVO VNL of Stuart Oliver and MAN… Read more »
Volvo expands its range of biodiesel-powered trucks
A full range of new Volvo truck models can now be powered by 100% biodiesel, offering another renewable fuel choice for customers looking to reduce CO2 emissions from transport here and now. Volvo Trucks is expanding its model offers adapted for biodiesel B100. This is yet another move in line… Read more »
Premiere at IFAT: MAN significantly expands eTruck portfolio
MAN Truck & Bus is significantly expanding the eTruck portfolio for its customers. The number of configurable eTruck variants has risen to over one million from the three customer combinations previously defined. The new chassis versions of the eTGX and eTGS can be highly customised with a variety of wheelbases,… Read more »
MAN expands its zero-emission portfolio
Commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus will be the first European truck producer to launch a small series with a hydrogen combustion engine. The initially planned small series of around 200 units is to be delivered to customers in Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Iceland and selected non-European countries as… Read more »