Scania has introduced a new tandem bogie axle with an optional lift-and-disengage function. Designated LDTA and available to order immediately in conjunction with the RB662/R660 axle family, the new option can save up to three percent on fuel with the tag-axle disengaged and lifted, depending on operation. As such, it… Read more »
Renault Trucks UK & Ireland commits to net-zero status by 2030
Renault Trucks UK & Ireland has announced plans to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) status by 2030, unveiling details of its Sustainability Initiative (January 12). The commitment is driven by a nationwide transformation programme across the market company’s operations and dealer network in the UK and Ireland. Carlos Rodrigues, Managing… Read more »
H2Accelerate – new collaboration for zero emission hydrogen trucking at mass-market scale
IVECO, Daimler Truck AG, OMV, Shell and the Volvo Group have committed to work together to help create the conditions for the mass-market roll-out of hydrogen trucks in Europe. As a growing number of governments and businesses align on a common vision of a net-zero emissions energy system, the H2Accelerate… Read more »
Renault Trucks celebrates 30 years of the iconic Magnum
Renault Trucks is celebrating 30 years of the iconic Magnum, the truck which revolutionised driver comfort with its integral cab and fully flat floor. To mark this milestone, Renault Trucks UK & Ireland has meticulously refurbished a vintage Magnum that echoes the spirit of its forebear, the AE 500 which… Read more »
Leyland Trucks rolls-out 200,000th DAF LF
With the production of its 200,000th LF chassis, Leyland Trucks, the Lancashire-based manufacturer of UK specification right-hand-drive DAF commercial vehicles, has reached a significant milestone this week. The truck, an LF City 170 7.5-tonne GVW rigid is being delivered to local customer, EVTS, in Blackpool. The truck is also fitted… Read more »
Gist trials Ecogen to improve air quality
Gist has begun trialling the fuel-efficient, hydraulic-driven Ecogen generators in its fleet to improve air quality by reducing fuel consumption as well as CO2 and Nox. The trial is set to take place over three months at Gist’s site in Spalding and represents a significant step forward in driving Gist’s… Read more »
Volta Trucks and the Petit Forestier Group agree the sale of 1,000 full-electric Volta Zeros to develop a fleet of zero emission refrigerated vehicles
Volta Trucks and the Petit Forestier Group, the European leader in refrigeration rentals, have joined forces to make a refrigerated 100% electric commercial vehicle available for rental from 2022. At the heart of the long-term partnership is the Volta Zero, the first 16- tonne zero-emission commercial vehicle designed for urban… Read more »
Renault Trucks broadens its all-electric range
Renault Trucks is broadening its all-electric Z.E. range to help its customers speed up their transition to clean transport. Offering a wider choice of batteries for medium duty electric vehicles, the Renault Trucks D and D Wide Z.E can now be specified with 66 kWh battery packs giving an operating… Read more »
IVECO to launch pioneering on-board vocal truck driver companion built on Amazon Web services (AWS) technology
IVECO, a global manufacturer of light, medium and heavy commercial vehicles and buses, is leading the way in Europe by using AWS’s Machine Learning, serverless capabilities and Amazon Alexa to enhance the driver’s experience. The new innovative voice service enables IVECO drivers to vocally manage their route planning, check the… Read more »
DAF Trucks announces CF Electric for UK market
DAF Trucks has announced the introduction of its CF Electric truck for the UK market, with series production to commence from the end of March 2021. Following successful in-service trials with operators in Germany and the Netherlands, the new Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) offers full-electric, emissions-free operation on 4×2 tractor… Read more »
