Author Archives: Iep van der Meer

DAF XG+ 660 for Australia

DAF XG+ 660 for Australia

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

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50 DAF XD Electric trucks for Einride

50 DAF XD Electric trucks for Einride

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

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Yangwang U8 from BYD

Yangwang U8 from BYD

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

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Volvo testing mirrorcam system

Volvo testing mirrorcam system

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

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Neuron T-One electric pickup/van

Neuron T-One electric pickup/van

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

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HVS Hydrogen-Electric HGV

HVS Hydrogen-Electric HGV

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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WEVC eCV1 Electric Van

WEVC eCV1 Electric Van

The WEVS eCV1 Electric Van is going to be presented during the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham. It is a 3,5 ton electric van with a central seating position. Rather conveniant for export! The van has a kerweight of 1750 kilo but we have no information about the range or other technical details.Continue Reading

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New Cummins 15 liter engine

New Cummins 15 liter engine

Cummins is launching a new 15 liter engine, the X15D at the Brisbane Truck Show 2023. The new engine has a bigger bore and is the new top model of Cummins. The new engine is designed for ultra low emissions and optimal fuel eficiency. There is no date fort he start of the production but…Continue Reading

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Bigtruck magazine editie 2 2025

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