IVECO UK has opened its new headquarter offices at Phoenix House in Basildon that will provide staff with a modern, spacious, and technology-infused space. Conveniently located just an hour from Central London, extensive road and rail links provide a convenient means of reaching the new business hub. IVECO’s continued presence… Read more »
Breakthrough: Volvo to launch electric truck with 600 km range
The electrification of heavy trucks is continuing across the world and longer distances are now becoming a possibility. Next year Volvo will launch a new long-range version of its FH Electric that will be able to reach up to 600 km on one charge. This will allow transport companies to… Read more »
World Premiere for the MAN eTGL at IAA 2024.
MAN Truck & Bus is presenting the new MAN eTGL at the IAA 2024. The electrically powered 12-tonne truck rounds off the MAN electric truck portfolio for light distribution transport. With a range of up to 235 kilometres, fast charging in around 30 minutes and a payload of up to… Read more »
Successful field trials for New Generation DAF electric trucks
DAF Trucks is getting ready for the series production of its new range of fully electric trucks. A number of vehicles have already been put into service by several leading operators in the Netherlands, prompting very positive initial feedback. DAF was the first European truck manufacturer to introduce a fully… Read more »
Three Volvo FH with I-Save trucks yield unmatched fuel economy for Dobbs Logistics
Palletforce-owned Dobbs Logistics is reaping the rewards of adopting three new Volvo FH 500 with I-Save Globetrotter XL 6×2 tractor units, noting substantially improved fuel economy versus trucks from a rival manufacturer. Having previously entrusted its HGV supply to a different marque, the Hastings-based operator initially decided to explore Volvo’s… Read more »
Daimler Truck UK sells Wentworth Park site
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 »
