The Polish Volvo MD, Malgorzata Kulis announched the new, streamlined Volvo FH cab during the 4Poland exhibition. Sales of the new Aero model wil start in 2024. On the photo you see the 2021 Efficiency Concept truck with a rounder shaped front, mirrorcams and optimized aerodynamics. This is probably not the exact new Aero model…… Continue Reading
A joint press conference was held this morning, with Daimler Truck and Toyota top management outlining the details of the MoU signed. The main target is to jointly develop zero-emission commercial vehicles, with a special focus on hydrogen-powered ones. More into details, Mitsubishi FUSO and Hino will build a globally competitive Japanese commercial vehicle manufacturer.…… Continue Reading
Munro presents the MK1, an electric 4×4 pickup with classic looks and modern technologie. The tough looking 4×4 is able to carry 1050 kg and tow a 3,5 ton trailer. With 375 Hp and a range of 300 km this offroader could be a good alternative for construction, agriculture and gouvernement services. The Munro is…… Continue Reading
DAF is presenting the XG+ 660 on the Brisbane Truck Show in Australia. The Paccar MX15 engine (Cummins X15D) produces 490 kW (660 Hp) and a torque of 3260 Nm. The 660 Hp Euro 6 version of the new DAF is only for the Australian market. Together with the new top model DAF is presenting…… Continue Reading
Isuzu Motors Limited works together with Honda Co. Ltd in the development of fuel cell electric trucks. Honda is developing the fuel cell system for the Isuzu heavy trucks. The plan is to come to the market with the new truck in 2027. The plan is to have a driving prototype in 2024.… Continue Reading
Einride and DAF have signed a letter of intent for the supply of 50 fully electric New Generation DAF trucks. These state-of-the-art vehicles will be added to Einride’s fleet of electric heavy-duty vehicles, which is one of the largest of its kind in Europe. The first vehicles out of the series of 50 have been…… Continue Reading
BYD presents new models on ‘Auto Shanghai 2023’ and one of them looks kind of familiar. It is the Yangwang U8, an electric premium SUV. Apart from the front it does look remarkable like a British SUV that is rather popular in Europe at the moment.… Continue Reading
Volvo trucks is testing a mirror replacing camera system on the FH trucks. This truck, owned by Volvo Technology AB was spotted near Gothenborg in Sweden. The truck has main camera’s with two lenses, one facing down. Also there is an extra camera on the sleeper part of the cab. Despite all these camera’s there…… Continue Reading
This is the prototype of the Neuro T-One, al modular electric vehicle of the Californian- Chinese company. The design does make sense, because a long bonnet is no longer needed with an electric driveline. The modular design makes it easy to produce a pickup, a tractor or a van. This Neuron T-One shows where the…… Continue Reading
At the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham HVS presents a Hydrogen-Electric truck with a range of 370 miles (600 kilometres). Founded in 2017, in Glasgow, HVS focuses on the ground-up design and development of zero-emission hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles. The company comprises industry specialists, with vast experience in the automotive, energy, hydrogen technology, power electronics, sustainability…… Continue Reading
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