Scania is introducing three new models of the D16 V8 engine range with SCR only for Euro-6. The new engines come with 520, 580 and 650 Hp output. There were rumours for some time about this but now the new versions are published on the official Scania configurator.… Continue Reading
We have heard rumours about a new Scania V8 engine for some time. The new V8 should be a non-EGR engine, following the trend that Scania has set in with the six-cilinder engines with 410, 450 and 500 Hp. The 8×8 truck we showed earlyer had a S-730 badge but when you check the Swedish…… Continue Reading
Hyundai has presented the ‘Elec City’, a full electric city bus with a 256 kWh battery. The bus can run up to 290 km on a single charge. The bus was presented during the KINTEX ehibition in Seoul at the end of may.… Continue Reading
This Scania S-730 was spotted on a trailer without any camouflage. The badge says S-730 but it is a construction truck with an 8×8 configuration. The cab sits high above the road with the driven front axles, especialy this S- cab with the flat floor. The truck is equiped with the lowest roof available. The…… Continue Reading
Volvo presented the new XXL version of the FH cab on the Brisbane show. The new cab is 20 cm longer than before and that provides a lot more space and a wider bunk. The previous model was produced in Sweden and shipped over but this new type is sayd to be an Australian conversion.… Continue Reading
Tesla has annouced the unveiling of a full electric heavy truck, the ‘Tesla Semi’ in september of this year. Tesla CEO Elon Musk released the first teaser image of the truck, showing not much more than some lights and a slick cab-over engine design. Now we are so lucky to have found another artist impression of…… Continue Reading
The Mercedes-Benz Econic cab is extra safe for inner- city transportation. The driver sits low and thererfor he has more contact with pedestrians and cyclists. “Our experience over the last couple of years in London and elsewhere has proved the safety benefits the Econic offers in comparison to a conventional rigid truck chassis give it…… Continue Reading
The new Cummins X15 engine is now available with the Freightliner Argosy in addition to the Detroit DD15. This X15 is available in power ratings from 485hp to 600hp, with up to 2050lb-ft of torque. The Cummins X15 features the Advanced Dynamic Efficient Powertrain Technology (ADEPT) – a suite of advanced electronic features capable of…… Continue Reading
One of our readers just sent in this photo of a new Scania P- sleepercab with the raised new standard roofheight. All signs are now that Scania will launch the new G- and P- series soon. We espect to see the new generation of these models after the summer holidays. The spotted truck has the…… Continue Reading
The new generation of Scania has inspired some of the truck-modification company’s. We already spotted the first new Scania S- series that is in the proces of being transferted into a bonneted truck and here is the new ‘Longline’ version of the S-cab. This one is being build at Van Winkoop in The Netherlands. This…… Continue Reading
Bigtruck magazine editie 11 2024
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