Author Archives: Iep van der Meer

Elon Musk anounces Tesla semi-truck

Elon Musk anounces Tesla semi-truck

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has anounced the reveal of the Tesla Electric Semi- truck for september 2017. He also teased that it will be “seriously next level” and briefly discussed the upcoming Tesla pickup truck and next-gen Roadster… Musk congratulated the Tesla Semi team for doing “an amazing job”. Musk put Tesla’s Vice President of Vehicle…Continue Reading

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How DHL became a car-manufactorer

How DHL became a car-manufactorer

DHL, part of the German post company Deutsche Post is now also the producer of cars. Deutsche Post used to be one of the biggest costumers of Volkswagen with thousends of Caddy vans. More and more the post is confronted these days with emission-free zones and that is where they need electric traction. The traditonal car…Continue Reading

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New Scania V8 on its way?

New Scania V8 on its way?

Scania seems to be working on a new generation of V8 engines. Well informed sources from Scandinavia inform Iepieleaks that there will be a new V8 engine with SCR only. That means that Scania is getting rid of the EGR sytem for almost the complete engine line! The new engine will have two turbo-chargers and…Continue Reading

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Driven front axle for Kenworth T880

Driven front axle for Kenworth T880

The Kenworht T880 is now available with front weel drive. The Marmon Herrington MT22 driven front axle is installed at the Kenworht factory. “For severe duty applications where the ultimate in traction is required, our new configuration is a welcomed spec,” said Kurt Swihart, Kenworth marketing director. “We see our all-wheel drive T880 being used in…Continue Reading

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Side-tipping B-Double from Tonar

Side-tipping B-Double from Tonar

The Russian trailer manufactorer Tonar produces all sorts of trailers. Everything from isolated refridgirated trailers, flatbeds, curtain sliders and even tipper trailers. This special B-Double combination with side tippers is one of the special trailers that Tonar is producing. Check the website for more suprising trailers from Tonar.Continue Reading

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International A26 engine developed by MAN

International A26 engine developed by MAN

International Trucks, the latest Volkswagen Group company introduced the new A26 engine for the North American market. The A26 is the MAN D26 engine, redesigned for the American market. The engine has a displacement of 12,4 litres and has an output of 475 Hp. International claims the new engine is more than 300 kilo lighter…Continue Reading

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Meet Jack Mack!

Meet Jack Mack!

Jack Mack is a four wheel drive pickup truck with a tilting body and 800 Hp under the bonnet! It is a custom made tribute to co-founder John M. Mack, nicknamed Jack Mack. the custom-built, all-wheel drive, mega crew cab pickup is based on a Mack Granite model and is powered by a 13-liter Mack…Continue Reading

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Scania Scoop: New Topline?

Scania Scoop: New Topline?

Now here is a picture from Hegges that generated a lot of reactions and speculation. It is the Scania S- cab with highroof, but is it higher than the Highline we know now? The roofspoiler is missing and still the cab is higher than the 20Ft container. The shape of the roof does look a…Continue Reading

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