A tough challenge and a dream project for the technically-minded. That’s how the team behind Volvo Trucks’ The Iron Knight describe the task of designing the specially built truck. The powertrain is based on the same unit that sits in a road-going Volvo FH, but the engine has been pushed to its limits to produce […]
Connectivity in the transport industry is not a new thing. It started back in the 1990s but obviously with advances in technology, it is an area that is developing rapidly. “Today information is key, but it’s how you use it,” says Theunes van der Westhuizen, head of connected services at Scania SA. It is a […]
Pick-Up drivers have yet another great reason to choose the Nissan Navara. Already the holder of the International Pick-up Award 2016, and renowned for its tough attitude and robust performance, the entire range has now switched to a more advanced and eco-friendly Euro 6 engine. The upgrade covers both the 190PS twin-turbo and 160PS single […]
With the MAN TGE, the long-established Munich brand enters the world of transporter vehicles for the first time. What started at 7.5 tonnes in the past now has a total permitted weight of 3.0 tonnes. With the TGE, MAN puts a lightweight commercial vehicle on wheels that convinces users who have worked with its big […]
Slovenian police arrested a 32-year-old Bulgarian national driving a truck with seven migrants, according to Focus News Agency. The incident happened at Gru kovje border crossing with Croatia, on the Slovenian side of the border. The driver, whose identity is unknown, was charged with illegally crossing the border. The migrants, all Afghan nationals, were all […]
The Wiring Behind the Electric Road The technology utilizes conductive technology, which enables trucks to drive as electric vehicles through this strip. Electrical power is transmitted to the truck using a pantograph power collector. The device is installed on the frame of the truck, behind its cab. Overhead power lines on the right-hand lane of […]
Anyone with a valid driver’s license will have the opportunity to drive a truck and test their skills this weekend at the Scania Driver Competition – JBTC Edition (SDC–JBTC Edition) that will be held during the Johor Bus, Truck and Component Expo 2016 (JBTC). The competition that will be held in a contained environment for […]
During the 66th IAA Nutzfahrzeuge, which will be held from 22 to 29 September in Hanover, Germany, VDL Bus & Coach will present the MidBasic Electric. This is a fully electric bus from the mini and midi range, specifically designed to transport small numbers of passengers in sparsely populated areas. The VDL MidBasic Electric, which will […]
The biannual Scania Driver Competition (SDC) is now officially on and as with each edition, it is now even more challenging than before with tougher rules and scenarios that are designed to make Scania truck and bus drivers better equipped with skills to match the demands of the commercial vehicle industry. The latest […]
The Fuelwatch Challenge 2016 by Volvo Trucks has found its Champion! Zulkifli bin Saad, who hails from Penang was crowned the Champion of the Challenge by clocking in 2.83 kilometres with just 1 litre of fuel while carrying a load of 20 tonnes, making him the nation’s most fuel efficient truck driver! He will be […]
