“Now & Next” is the theme under which Mercedes-Benz Trucks is presenting its new products at the Wörth plant and giving an insight into the future of sustainable mobility. Among the new products on display is a prototype of the battery-electric eActros for heavy-duty distribution haulage; it is close to… Read more »
Innovating the construction industry with the new Mercedes-Benz Arocs
Construction calls for a hands-on approach. It’s a tough job that requires hardy workers. The new Mercedes-Benz Arocs has all the qualities required to be the perfect partner for construction-related transport: powerful engines, varied drive configurations and a robust chassis for the sustainable development of industry-appropriate vehicle bodies. The Arocs… Read more »
Volvo sees increased interest in gas as alternative to diesel for heavy-truck operations across Europe
Hauliers and transport buyers are increasingly moving towards refrigerated liquefied gas as a cheaper and more environmentally friendly alternative to diesel. In order to meet those demands, the new Volvo FH and Volvo FM trucks will have engines that run on liquefied natural gas and biogas, which offer the same… Read more »
Mercedes-Benz unveils a new long-distance flagship – introducing the exclusive Actros Edition 2
More efficiency for hauliers, increased comfort for drivers, and improved safety for all road users – the ground-breaking innovations introduced with the newest Actros generation from Mercedes-Benz Trucks set the industry’s highest standards. Features such as the Multimedia Cockpit, MirrorCam, enhanced safety systems and partially developed driving functions ensure that… Read more »
DAF Trucks – ‘on the road to even cleaner road transport’
DAF Trucks is outlining its sustainability strategy in the lead up to this month’s Commercial Motor Show 2020, and in anticipation of the UK Government’s publication this autumn of its Transport Decarbonisation Plan. In a recently released video titled ‘on the road to even cleaner road transport’, DAF Director of… Read more »
Daimler Trucks presents technology strategy for electrification – world premiere of Mercedes-Benz fuel-cell concept truck
Truck manufacturer Daimler Trucks today presented its technology strategy for the electrification of its vehicles, ranging from urban distribution to international long-haul transport, thus reaffirming its commitment to the goals of the Paris Climate Protection Convention. The event focused on the technology for hydrogen-based fuel-cell trucks for the long-haul transport… Read more »
Scania launches its first series production electric truck range: a milestone in the company’s journey to electrification
Scania is today launching its first series production range of electric trucks, a milestone in the company’s journey as it drives the transition to a more sustainable transport system. The vehicles in the new range – a fully electric truck and a high-performance plug-in hybrid – focus initially on urban… Read more »
IVECO re-launches its DRIVEAWAY bodybuilder programme across its range of award-winning Daily chassis cab
From September, IVECO will further enhance the appeal of its Daily range while simultaneously cutting lead times by re-launching an improved DRIVEAWAY bodybuilder programme. As the country moves beyond the turbulence of 2020 so far, some businesses are having to adapt and react quickly to business demands. IVECO has made… Read more »
Prodrive delivers Volta Zero electric truck
Prodrive Advanced Technology has helped Volta Trucks create the Volta Zero, the world’s first purpose-built full-electric 16-tonne commercial vehicle. The British company has worked through the Covid-19 lockdown to build the first vehicle to the original schedule. Prodrive has worked with Volta Trucks and its partners Astheimer and Magtec, to… Read more »
Astheimer designs new truck for future cities
Leading design consultancy, Astheimer Design has collaborated with Swedish start-up electric vehicle manufacturer, Volta Trucks to design the Volta Zero – the world’s first purpose-built full-electric 16 tonne truck with a clear focus on safety and sustainability. Carsten Astheimer, Founder of Astheimer Design, said; “We’ve worked in close partnership with… Read more »
