News about trucks

Scania starts assembling its own batteries in Sweden

Scania has started up its previously announced battery assembly plant next to its chassis production in S?dert?lje, 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.
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.
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.
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.
Iveco to produce and market its Heavy-Duty Battery Electric Vehicle and Heavy-Duty Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle under its own brand

Iveco has announced that it will produce and market its Heavy-Duty Battery Electric Vehicles and the Heavy-Duty Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles under the Iveco brand. This follows last June’s communication by Iveco Group of the acquisition of the full and sole ownership of the German company resulting from the former joint venture Nikola Iveco Europe.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 1, 2023, 10:57 a.m.
Mitsubishi Fuso & Ample to test quick truck battery swap technology

Mitsubishi Fuso (MFTBS) and Ample are partnering to test battery swap technology for electric trucks in Japan. The pilot project involves equipping a Fuso eCanter with modular batteries that can be automatically replaced at Ample stations within five minutes.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 27, 2023, 12:35 p.m.
Volvo Group electric truck deliveries up 253 percent, but most are not Volvo-branded

Volvo Group has published its results for the first half of 2023. The company delivered 1,442 electric trucks, compared to 409 in the same period last year.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 21, 2023, 12:44 p.m.
Deutsche Post DHL has deployed a fleet of Volvo FL Electric 4x2 trucks with a range of 300 km in Berlin

Deutsche Post DHL has presented the latest addition to the zero-emission fleet in Germany. 13 electric trucks delivered by Volvo are now out in Berlin to collect mail from commercial clients.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 17, 2023, 12:37 p.m.
MAN's electric truck turns out to be barely louder than an internal-combustion-powered car

The noise emissions of MAN eTrucks were measured in a real-world study conducted by the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML and Peutz Consult.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 17, 2023, 11:31 a.m.
Iveco Completes Acquisition of Nikola Truck Joint Venture, Renames it EVCO

Iveco has now completed the acquisition of the Ulm, Germany-based BEV and FCEV truck joint venture with Nikola, announced in May. Nikola Iveco Europe will be renamed EVCO (Electric Vehicles COmpany) as part of the acquisition.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 5, 2023, 1:36 p.m.
U.S. truck maker Mack announced that its medium-duty Mack MD Electric is now available for order

US truck maker Mack announced that its medium-duty Mack MD Electric is now available for order. It is the manufacturer’s second battery-electric model – but the first in the medium-duty segment – and is available for the US vehicle classes 6 and 7.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 3, 2023, 4:06 p.m.
Volvo delivers 74-ton electric truck that runs 12 hours a day with one charge break

Volvo Trucks has delivered an electric truck for heavy transport to a haulier in Gothenburg, Sweden. The truck can handle a total weight of 74 tonnes.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 30, 2023, 11:17 a.m.
Electreon and GINAF Successfully Integrate Wireless Charging System on Modified DAF XF 50-Ton Electric Truck

Electreon, developer and provider of inroad wireless charging technology for electric vehicles, and Dutch commercial vehicle manufacturer GINAF have fully integrated Electreon's wireless charging system into a GINAF 50-ton truck.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 29, 2023, 1:10 p.m.
Volvo Launches FL and FE Electric Trucks with Extended Range for Quieter and Cleaner City Transport

Volvo Trucks is now introducing new, more powerful batteries for its medium-duty electric trucks, capable of delivering an increased range of up to 450 km and making it possible to electrify even more city transport assignments.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 21, 2023, 1:38 p.m.
Maersk expands its electric fleet with 25 Volvo FH electric trucks

Maersk, a leading logistics company, is purchasing 25 Volvo FH electric trucks in Germany to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in hinterland container transports.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 17, 2023, 10:46 a.m.
CATL launches battery swapping system for trucks

The Chinese battery manufacturer CATL has presented a battery-swapping solution for heavy-duty electric trucks. The system, called Qiji Energy, consists of exchange stations, battery packs and a cloud platform. The battery-swapping process is said to take only a few minutes.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 14, 2023, 1:46 p.m.
Econ Engineering Unveils Versatile Electric Gritter Truck with Rapid Body Change System

Econ Engineering, a leading winter maintenance vehicle solutions provider, has launched an innovative electric gritter truck that offers exceptional versatility and zero-tailpipe emissions. The newly introduced truck features a range of demountable body options, allowing it to seamlessly switch between various fleet roles throughout the year.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 29, 2023, 3:28 p.m.
Volvo Secures Record Order for 1,000 Electric Trucks

Volvo Trucks has recently clinched a groundbreaking deal with Holcim, one of the world's largest building materials manufacturers, to supply up to 1,000 electric trucks. This order marks the largest commercial purchase of Volvo electric trucks to date.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 22, 2023, 3:22 p.m.
Isuzu Selects Honda as Partner to Develop and Supply Fuel Cell System for its Fuel Cell-Powered Heavy-duty Truck Scheduled to be Launched in 2027

Isuzu has announced a partnership with Honda to develop and supply fuel-cell systems for their upcoming fuel cell-powered trucks. The collaborative effort aims to introduce these innovative trucks to the market by 2027.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 18, 2023, 2:37 p.m.
Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks introduces the Unimog U 5023, a combination pumper for forest firefighting and disaster relief

Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks showcased its cutting-edge fire-fighting technology at RETTmobil 2023, Europe's leading trade fair for rescue and mobility. One of the highlights of the event is the Unimog U 5023, a versatile and highly capable vehicle designed for combating forest fires and providing disaster relief.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 11, 2023, 11:08 a.m.

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