Author Archives: Iep van der Meer

Scania G-series presented

Scania G-series presented

And there is the new Scania G-series. Scania is launching the G- truck with the G20 sleeper cab. This cab comes in three versions, low, medium and high-roof. The short day-cab will follow later. The new Scania cab has an easy entry and a higher engine tunnel. New is the cradle for an I-Pad or…Continue Reading

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Scania S-730 8×8 spotted

Scania S-730 8×8 spotted

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

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Tesla teases with all electric truck

Tesla teases with all electric truck

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

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Econic as extra safe tractor for city distribution

Econic as extra safe tractor for city distribution

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

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FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY GETS CUMMINS X15

FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY GETS CUMMINS X15

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

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