DAF has introduced a unique DAF Night Lock for its New Generation DAF truck series. The Night Lock can be specified on any new XF, XG and XG⁺ and is also available as a retrofit solution through all official DAF dealers. The new DAF Night Lock is perfectly integrated in… Read more »
Magtec leads £3.25m project to turbo-charge take-up of zero-emission trucks
Magtec, the UK’s leading designer, manufacturer and integrator of drive systems for electric and hybrid vehicles, is heading a government-backed project to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission trucks for NHS Wales and support uptake across the UK. Backed by the Department for Transport and Innovate UK, the £3.25m project will… Read more »
UK gets first hydrogen electric truck with landmark Tevva launch
Electric and hydrogen truck pioneer Tevva is to make history today by launching the first hydrogen fuel cell-supported heavy goods vehicle (HGV) to be manufactured, designed and mass produced in the UK. The Tilbury-headquartered scale-up, which has so far raised $140m in funding, will unveil its hydrogen electric vehicle alongside… Read more »
Volta Trucks completes first customer evaluation of the full-electric Volta Zero
Volta Trucks, the leading and disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has completed its first customer driving evaluation and feedback sessions of the Volta Zero Design Verification prototype. The review gave customers their first experience of the zero-tailpipe emission medium–duty truck designed for urban logistics, providing a real-world understanding… Read more »
DP World announces arrival of first ever all-electric terminal tractor at a British port
DP World today announced the arrival of the first ever all-electric terminal tractor at a British port in a significant step forward in greening the UK logistics sector. The Terberg YT203-EV terminal tractor which is entering service at London Gateway (pictured) will primarily be used for transporting goods the two… Read more »
New Generation DAF XD will be unveiled at IAA 2022
The future of distribution and vocational transportation has arrived with the launch of the New Generation DAF XD. This completely new truck series sets new standards in quality, safety, efficiency and driver comfort, and is fully prepared for ‘zero-emission’ drivelines. The New Generation DAF XD will be revealed at the… Read more »
Mercedes-Benz Trucks to unveil the eActros LongHaul electric truck for long-distance transport in September
The battery-electric eActros LongHaul long-distance truck will be Mercedes-Benz Trucks’ trade show highlight at this year’s IAA Transportation in September in Hanover. The manufacturer announced the 40-tonne truck in 2020 and presents the “concept prototype” exactly two years later for the first time. The eActros LongHaul to be shown at… Read more »
Volvo Trucks showcases new zero-emissions truck
Imagine a truck that only emits water vapor, produces its own electricity onboard and has a range of up to 1,000 km. It’s possible with fuel cells powered by hydrogen, and Volvo Trucks has started to test vehicles using this new technology. To decarbonise transport, Volvo Trucks already today offers… Read more »
Scania launches electric solutions for regional transport
Scania has revealed the next step on its electrification journey with new battery electric trucks and a solutions-focused sales approach. Both are designed to encourage customers make the switch and electrify their regional operations. The new trucks come with an improved driveline, batteries and charging capability, and are available… Read more »
New Generation DAF reaches 10,000 production milestone
DAF has built its 10,000th New Generation DAF truck, the most successful introduction ever in DAF’s over 90 year history. As the official production of the New Generation DAF XF, XG and XG⁺ series was only started last winter, this landmark proves the eminent success of DAF’s game-changing trucks. The completely… Read more »
