News about trucks

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  Mack Trucks offers EV Subscriptions in the U.S.

  US commercial vehicle manufacturer Mack Trucks, part of the Volvo Group, is now offering ElectriFi Subscription, a pay-as-you-go leasing option exclusive to new Mack MD Electric models.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 3, 2023, 3:09 p.m.
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  Oracle Lighting revamps 1980s military truck for nightclub expeditions

  At this year’s SEMA Show, among the myriad of eye-catching unveilings, stands out the Stewart & Stevenson M1079 expedition vehicle. It might not boast the flash of other exhibits, but its robustness and expedition capabilities are unmatched.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 2, 2023, 10:09 a.m.
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  MAN has launched sales of the first heavy-duty electric truck in its corporate history

  MAN Truck & Bus has launched sales of the first heavy-duty electric truck in its corporate history, marking another milestone in the decarbonization of freight transport. 600 order inquiries have already been received. The first 200 units are scheduled to roll out to selected customers as early as 2024, before production at MAN's Munich plant starts in larger numbers from 2025.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 1, 2023, 5:41 p.m.
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  Isuzu / Honda Giga Fuel Cell Truck has a range of up to 800 km and can even serve as a mobile power station

  Isuzu and Honda officially announced the name and specifications of their joint H2 truck, the Giga Fuel Cell. It will be shown to the public for the first time in a few days at the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 20, 2023, 11:56 a.m.
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  Renault transforms 12-ton diesel truck into electric vehicle

  Renault Trucks has successfully turned an old 12-ton diesel vehicle into a battery-powered electric truck. The French firm now plans to register the converted truck and ensure it meets existing regulations.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 18, 2023, 11:11 a.m.
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  Electric truck manufacturer Volta Trucks files for bankruptcy in Sweden

  Volta Trucks, a maker of electric trucks, announced on Tuesday that it's filing for bankruptcy in Sweden due to difficulties at suppliers made it hard for the startup to raise funds.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 17, 2023, 1:45 p.m.
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  Volvo SuperTruck 2 built with maximum focus on efficiency

  Volvo is breaking new ground in the electric semi-truck sector with its SuperTruck 2 concept, positioning itself as one of the most energy-efficient trucks globally. The only remaining step is to put it into production.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 13, 2023, 5:13 p.m.
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  Volvo's new service allows truckers to find and access public charging stations for heavy vehicles, regardless of brand

  A national network of public fast chargers for heavy electric trucks is opening in Sweden. The charging network is powered by renewable energy. A new service from Volvo Trucks makes it easy for haulers to find and access the charging stations.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 13, 2023, 11:14 a.m.
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  Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 long-haul electric truck debuts with 500 km range and 22-ton payload with standard trailer

  Mercedes-Benz Trucks has unveiled the series version of the first battery-electric long-haul truck with the three-pointed star. The manufacturer presented the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 today as a world premiere to an international audience at an event south of Hamburg.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 10, 2023, 2:41 p.m.
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  Tesla Semi drives over 1,000 miles in a single day in independent test

  A PepsiCo Tesla Semi drove over 1,000 miles (1,609 km) in one workday, monitored by the equipment installed for the North American Council for Freight Efficiency's (NACFE) Run On Less program. The program's goal is to expose the real-world efficiency of zero-emissions work trucks.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 2, 2023, 1:41 p.m.
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  Nikola's hydrogen fuel cell electric truck now officially launched

  Nikola Motor has launched its hydrogen fuel-cell truck in the USA. The launch event was held at Nikola's manufacturing facility in Coolidge, Arizona. The company will now concentrate on delivering the trucks.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 2, 2023, 11:57 a.m.
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  Mercedes-Benz hydrogen truck travels over 1000km on one liquid hydrogen fill

  A public road approved prototype of the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck completed Daimler Truck’s #HydrogenRecordRun covering 1,047 km of distance driven with one fill of liquid hydrogen.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 28, 2023, 12:47 p.m.
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  Volvo FH, the company's best-selling truck ever, celebrates 30th anniversary

  This September Volvo Trucks celebrates the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Volvo FH, the company's best-selling truck ever. Imagine, almost 1.4 million trucks have been sold.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 21, 2023, 8:17 p.m.
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  Volvo launches the series production of electric trucks at its factory in Ghent, Belgium

  Volvo Trucks ramps up electric truck production and starts series manufacturing of heavy-duty battery-electric trucks at its plant in Ghent, Belgium. This means that Volvo's electric trucks are now built in four factories - three in Europe and one in the USA.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 14, 2023, 4:41 p.m.
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  Two Nikola Tre BEV trucks catch fire in separate incidents amid ongoing battery recall

  Two Nikola Tre BEV trucks caught fire in separate locations in the United States in the past week. One fire occurred at the company's Phoenix headquarters in Arizona, while the other was in Tempe, Arizona.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 12, 2023, 2:46 p.m.
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  Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric truck teased ahead of October 10 debut

  On October 10, Mercedes-Benz Trucks will unveil its all-electric eActros 600 designed for long-haul transport. A preview image of the production-ready truck has been recently revealed by the manufacturer.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 11, 2023, 3:32 p.m.
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  Scania starts assembling its own batteries in Sweden

  Scania has started up its previously announced battery assembly plant next to its chassis production in Södertälje, Sweden. The in-house battery assembly plant will enable series production of premium heavy-duty electric vehicles.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 7, 2023, 10:20 a.m.
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  Nikola recalls every electric truck it built due to battery fire risk

  Nikola has issued a recall that applies to all of its electric trucks. Although the company initially attributed the fires reported in June 2023 to suspected foul play, a third-party investigation affirmed that a coolant leak caused the battery to catch fire.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 16, 2023, 1:38 p.m.
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  Volvo and Mack are recalling nearly all electric trucks made in the last four years because of a problem that could cause a battery fire

  Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks are conducting a recall for the majority of their Class 8 electric trucks manufactured since 2019 due to a potential fire risk caused by an issue with the batteries.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 8, 2023, 2:41 p.m.
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  Ford Partners with Ballard Power Systems to Develop Fuel Cell Truck Prototype for EU Project ZEFES

  Ford is developing a heavy fuel cell truck prototype as part of an EU project called ZEFES (Zero Emission Freight EcoSystem). The 44-tonne Ford F-MAX truck of the Turkish joint venture Ford Otosan will be converted into a fuel cell truck using Ballard Power Systems' technology.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 7, 2023, 10:07 a.m.