Scania presented a R40 tractor during the IAA with a seventh battery, placed under the cab. With this extra battery the Scania now has 728 kWh on board, which gives the truck a range of 520 km. This means the ‘range-race’ has started. DAF and Iveco already announced electric trucks with a 500 km range…… Continue Reading
At the IAA Transportation Windrose was one of the participants. Before the show a Windrose truck was spotted with its own portable charger in a container. The charger is good for 1000 kWh and a charging speed of 360 kW, with an input power of 500 kW.… Continue Reading
Renault is bringing the name Estafette back to life. At the IAA Transportation a new, electric van was presented with the name Estafette. The futuristic van with the historic name is still a concept but it could be lanched in 2026. We like it!… Continue Reading
Ford Trucks is launcing the EcoTorq 2 engines with improved fuel efficiency at the IAA. Also Ford Trucks shows a mirror cam system that has camera’s that are mounted under the side windows. Before Ford, Scania was the only one to choose for that position but that never made the production fase. Other news of…… Continue Reading
DAF had presented the 2.0 version of the Next Generation DAF trucks at the IAA. The new generation has a further improved driveline with new, faster rear axles, a new waterpump and a new compressor. The MX11 and MX13 engines now work with the ‘Miller’ principle. That means a different valve timing. Together with improved…… Continue Reading
In a few weeks the IAA Transportation is going to start in Hannover and there are Rumours that Scania is going to launch their new ‘Streamline’ version of the Nextgen. After DAF, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz and the electric Renault Trucks Scania is the one who has this step also. Not only for a better Vecto score…… Continue Reading
Volvo has announced the next generation of heavy electric trucks. The new Volvo FH Aero Electric is equipped with the new e-axle with integrated engine and gearbox. That leaves more space for battery’s but Volvo did not explain if they are also new. The range for the new electric truck is said to be 600…… Continue Reading
This is the ATP Truston 550CP, a Chinese truck that is build in Romania by ATP. The chassis and the engine are Chinese, made by Dayun. The engine is also Chinese, ti is a Weichai 13,5 liter Euro- 6 engine with 550 Hp. The gearbox is an automated 16 speed box, made by the Chinese…… Continue Reading
Farizon, part of the Geely Group aims for a future in Europe with the Homtruck. This truck is available as a full electric truck, but also as a hybrid version on alcohol, or methanol. Farizon also produces the Farizon Super Van, an electric van that is already available in Europe. The Homtruck is an interesting…… Continue Reading
The Volvo FH can not be ordered with an extra step for the driver to access the tipper- or crane. Untill now. This smart, pneumatic slide out step is made for Volvo Truck Center in The Netherlands. It fits in the extra storage box that is an option for the Volvo FH models. The step…… Continue Reading
Bigtruck magazine editie 12 2024
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