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Volvo Trucks launches next-generation safety systems to protect pedestrians and cyclists

Busy traffic situations pose daily safety risks to vulnerable road users. This is why Volvo Trucks is introducing two safety systems focusing on protecting pedestrians and cyclists.

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 31, 2024, 4:25 p.m.
BMW is now making batteries for EVs with the help of two powerful electric trucks

BMW Group Plant Leipzig has started using two electric trucks to move parts around its factory. These trucks take components from the warehouse to where they make high-voltage batteries.

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 21, 2024, 11:26 a.m.
MAN hands over first eTruck handed to a customer

MAN Truck & Bus has delivered its first fully electric heavy-duty truck, marking a new era in the company's history.

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 17, 2024, 5:05 p.m.
Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 supplies Munich Oktoberfest with around 82,000 liters of beer and fresh pretzels

The Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric truck rolled into the Munich Oktoberfest, delivering a whopping 82,000 liters of beer and fresh pretzels. This big move showed off what the truck can do in a real-world, high-demand event.

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 3, 2024, 2:41 p.m.
Navistar announces rebrand and name change to International

Along with the name change, the company also debuted a refreshed logo and distinct visual identity.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 27, 2024, 4:31 p.m.
MAN and E.ON open first site of their truck charging network

MAN and E.ON have opened their first electric truck charging site in Berlin-Wildau, Germany. The facility marks the beginning of a new network of charging points for electric trucks across Europe.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 20, 2024, 5:04 p.m.
Isuzu kicks off production of the NRR-EV electric truck

Isuzu announced the official start of production for its new electric truck cab and chassis, the Isuzu NRR-EV. The production of the Isuzu NRR-EV has already begun in Charlotte, Michigan.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 18, 2024, 1:04 p.m.
Scania and Celtech to deliver 288 fuel trucks to Polish army

Scania and Celtech will deliver 288 fuel tankers to the Polish Army. The contract includes two versions of tankers: the CD10 and CD27 Kayman.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 10, 2024, 11:37 a.m.
MAN adds 12-tonne model to its electric truck portfolio

MAN Truck & Bus has added a new electric truck to its lineup. The company introduced the 12-tonne eTGL model, designed for light distribution transport and urban goods logistics.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 4, 2024, 1:45 p.m.
Volvo receives order for 300 electric trucks from DSV

DSV, a global logistics firm, has placed a massive order for 300 electric semi trucks from Volvo Trucks. This move will give DSV one of the largest electric trucking fleets in Europe.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 26, 2024, 9:47 a.m.
Mitsubishi Fuso to test eCanter with swappable batteries in Kyoto

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation is launching a public road demonstration of electric truck battery-swapping in Kyoto, Japan.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 12, 2024, 4:20 p.m.
MOL and Volvo Penta join forces to develop fully electric 4X4 RoRo tractors for the Port of Ghent in Belgium

Volvo Penta, part of the Volvo Group, has partnered with Mol to trial a new electric terminal truck at the Port of Ghent in Belgium. The RME225 is a 4x4 RoRo, designed for heavy-duty port handling with a focus on emission-free operation.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 17, 2024, 5:20 p.m.
IKEA stores in Portugal are now serviced by Scania electric trucks

In Portugal, a large logistics company Klog has started using the first of several Scania battery electric trucks to transport IKEA goods.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 28, 2024, 4:48 p.m.
Tyre pressure monitoring systems mandatory on new lorries and trailers in the EU from July

From 6 July this 2024, all new lorries and trailers registered in the European Union must be fitted with tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS). This requirement aims to improve road safety, fleet efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 17, 2024, 6:44 p.m.
Hyundai Motor’s XCIENT Fuel Cell Trucks Achieve Record of 10 Million km Total Driving Distance in Switzerland

Hyundai Motor Company's XCIENT Fuel Cell electric heavy-duty trucks recently surpassed the 10 million km cumulative mileage mark in Swiss fleet use, demonstrating the long-term reliability of hydrogen fuel cell technology.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 14, 2024, 2:32 p.m.
The new Volvo FH16 is Europe’s most powerful truck but also a very fuel efficient one

On-road tests confirm that the all-new engine in the Volvo FH16 achieves 5% better fuel economy and lower emissions while adding 7% more torque.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 13, 2024, 2:52 p.m.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Introduces First Electric Fire Truck

The first electric fire truck has been delivered to the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) for deployment at Caloundra and the Sunshine Coast. The truck was manufactured by Volvo Trucks Australia at their facility in Wacol, Brisbane.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 12, 2024, 1:19 p.m.
Two near-production eActros 600 prototypes undergo most extensive test run in the history of Mercedes-Benz Trucks

Mercedes-Benz Trucks started the most extensive test run in the company’s history from Frankfurt am Main on Tuesday. With the “eActros 600 European Testing Tour 2024”, the intention is for two near-series prototypes of the new electric flagship eActros 600 to drive through more than 20 European countries, completing more than 13.000 kilometers each with 40 tons total towing weight.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 12, 2024, 10:29 a.m.
Port of Hamburg tests Volvo electric trucks

The Port of Hamburg in Germany has embarked on trials using Volvo FH Electric trucks, managed by container-transport specialist Container-Transport-Dienst GmbH (CTD). The goal is to assess operational efficiency and charging processes at the port, a pivotal hub for international trade in Europe.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 7, 2024, 3:40 p.m.
DB Schenker is first company in Sweden to drive R 450e e-truck from Scania on long-haul route

The logistics company DB Schenker has announced that it has become the first company in Sweden to use the Scania R 450e electric truck on a long-distance route. The first use of the electric truck started with a 300 km drive from Jönköping to Södertälje, which took three hours.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 27, 2024, 8:40 p.m.

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