DHL in Germany, Deutsche Post, plans to expand production of its electric delivery vans and possibly sell them to other companies is upsetting Volkswagen, which had previously sold their diesel powered delivery vans to this global German logistic company. VW chief executive Matthias Mueller made a statement that he is “annoyed beyond measure” that DHL […]
Renault Trucks is offering a special High Edition series in its T High range. The High Edition version of the T High, the flagship of the Renault Trucks Long Haul range, comes with a number of features that highlight its design and enhance driving and travelling comfort. A worthy successor to the Renault Magnum, the […]
Daimler Trucks Asia presents the small series of FUSO’s light-duty all-electric truck eCanter at the 2016 IAA. This is the third generation of electric Canters, when the first was presented in 2010. Electric motors with an output of 185 kW and lithium-ion batteries provides 100 km range. The small series of eCanter will be delivered […]
DAF has just introduced innovations to the successful DAF LF and CF distribution trucks with PACCAR PX engines. Higher torque at lower revs contributes to enhanced driver comfort and better fuel efficiency. These engine enhancements in combination with the new, faster drivelines reduce engine revolutions up to 300 rpm at a cruising speed of 85 […]
IVECO presented a new generation of Stralis with a highway version Stralis XP. The New Stralis XP builds on the solid foundation of the Stralis Hi-Way, launched in 2012 and crowned “International Truck of the Year 2013”. It carries over the best of its predecessor, and in particular the Hi-Way cab, which is very well […]
The Big Lemon and Brighton Energy Coop‘s joint Solar Bus project in partnership with Sussex Backup has been shortlisted in its bid for a share of the M&S Community Energy Fund, to cover the roof of The Big Lemon’s bus depot in solar panels to power the new electric buses on clean green renewable energy. […]
SMG Mega Sappire Sdn Bhd (SMG) has added two new Scania trucks to its fleet as part of its expansion to cater for the increase in the haulage and loader business. The family owned business covers delivery throughout Peninsular Malaysia with a fleet of 30 trucks and its long-term plan is to eventually replace […]
Hyundai Motor America and Rockstar Performance Garage have partnered to develop a nitrous-powered Santa Fe CUV capable of serious off-roading while conveying the iconic Rockstar design attitude. Rockstar is world-renowned for the boundless energy it brings to any product concept or event, and the Rockstar Santa Fe Concept follows that reputation, with a nitrous-powered, Hyundai-based […]
Range D sweepers are available in right hand drive, with a unique roof mounted loading hatch which enables preloading of dry aggregates at ground level. Two aggregate delivery valves at the rear deliver dry, clean, aggregates in a safe and controlled manner, while a weight display prevents overloading and measures the correct quantity of aggregates […]
American ride-sharing service Uber Technologies is looking to move into driverless trucking following its acquisition of the start-up autonomous driving company, Otto. Through Otto, Uber plans to shake up the USD700 billion road freight with self-driving technology that could allow truckers to sleep in their cabs as they drive along. Otto makes autonomous driving equipment […]
