Renault Trucks has introduced the Urban Lab 2 – its laboratory distribution vehicle developed with six partners under the collaborative EDIT (Efficient Distribution Truck) project. Combining innovative technology in aerodynamics, hybridisation of the engine, tyres and vehicle-infrastructure communication, fuel consumption savings of 13% have been achieved. Whereas Optifuel Lab 1 and 2 were experimental vehicles […]
In Volvo Trucks’ new Live Test – ‘The Flying Passenger’ – a paraglider and a Volvo FH are about to go on a breath-taking journey. The truck needs to keep the paraglider in the air while giving it a lift uphill, on winding mountain roads, so to succeed the truck must maintain speed. Volvo Trucks’ […]
On November 22, the finals of the Extra Mile Challenge 2016, the UD Trucks’ global competition for UD Quester drivers this year, took place at the UD Experience Center at the UD Trucks headquarters in Ageo, Japan. Four regional champions from Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and South Africa competed, with the Malaysia team winning top honors. […]
Volvo has launched the world’s largest bus chassis at the FetransRio exhibition in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The new biarticulated chassis, Gran Artic 300, is 30 meters long and can carry up to 300 passengers. “We are leaders in vehicles for high-capacity transportation systems, Bus Rapid Transit, and now we introduce the world’s largest bus […]
Family favorite MPV, the Hyundai Grand Starex Royale, has been given a makeover, featuring an exciting new look, making its presence on the road even more distinct and bold. The most evident cosmetic change to the exterior is the front chrome grille that carries an entirely new and original look. “The all new Grand Starex […]
Tata Motors along with its Sri Lankan partner, Diesel & Motor Engineering PLC (DIMO), have launched a new world-class Sales, Service & Spares facility (3S), catering to the company’s range of commercial vehicles in Kurunegala district, all under one roof. The facility was Inaugurated today, by Mr. Guenter Butschek (MD & CEO, Tata Motors Ltd.), […]
BYD Korea, along with South Korean firm Ezwelfare Co. Ltd, have agreed to supply 21 units of 7m pure electric coaches to Jeju Island, a popular South Korean vacation spot. Senior BYD and Ezwelfare representatives and Jeju Island’s Consulate General of China and government officials were at the signing ceremony to witness the record setting […]
MAN Truck and Bus (M) Sdn Bhd (MTBM) has reinforced its commitment to continue to deliver efficient transportation solutions to its customers in northern Malaysia, by supplying fuel-efficient trucks that significantly lower total cost of ownership and offering quality after-sales services. Speaking at the Association of Malaysian Hauliers’ gala dinner that was held recently at […]
Late last year the US Army finally choose its replacement for the ageing mobility vehicle originally designed as a Cold War replacement for the Jeep, the Humvee. Now the US Army and Marine Corps are gradually replacing the Humvee with an estimated 55,000units of the vehicles over the next 24 years, costing them about USD$30 […]
Efficient medical care in refugee camps and war and crisis regions is a highly sophisticated logistical challenge. This recognition formed the basis for flexHVC – Flexible Humanitarian Vehicle Concept – designed by Johannes Schmutzler, a student at Offenbach University of Art and Design. As the subject of his graduation thesis, Schmutzler chose to design a […]
