Nikola delivered the first roadgoing Nikola Tre to TTSI, which works with truckfleets in the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The Nikola Tre is much discussed, after allegations of incorrect information-supply which led to the premature dismissal of their CEO. Now, the first truck under new management is ready. We can cl;early see…… Continue Reading
After the fireworks of the introduction of the new heavy range of DAF-trucks, it can only be obvious that the Dutchies are also working on the new CF-series, using much of the hardware we already saw on the taller models. These pictures reveal how close DAF is to the final version of the new middleweight…… Continue Reading
General Motors receives a stake in start-up company Nikola worth two billiopn dollars. In exchange, Nikola will use GM’s battery-system and fuel cell technology. The system Nikola is going to use to power its newly developed Badger pick-up truck is the Ultium batterysystem. Also Nikola can use the Hydrotec fuel cell of the company. In…… Continue Reading
This Iveco S-Way is spotted with camera’s instead of mirrors. It seems that Iveco is testing this system in daily practice. However, the Italians choose a slightly different course than Mercedes. The camerás mountee on this S-Way are placed just under the sunvisor. We wonder what this will look like on a fleettruck, as these…… Continue Reading
Scania’s new and more powerful V8 is literally on it’s way as this picture shows. Here we see a truck featuring the new engine on a transporter. It’s obvious that this is the news Scania wanted to break at the IAA. Scania already hinted to this new V8 late last year. An article appeared on…… Continue Reading
With the help of the recently introduced Trailer Power Assist (TPA), an innovative development by Mammoet and Scheuerle, the Dutch heavy-load service provider was able to transport a 430-tonne coil using only two tractor units. Without TPA, six towing vehicles would have been required. In addition, the technology reduced the time required for the transportation…… Continue Reading
Asian-American start-up company Hyzon Motors has closed a deal with Dutch hydrogen truckspecialist Holthausen to realise a new truckplant in The Netherlands to produce Hyzon hydrogen trucks. Holthausen now converts dieseltrucks into hydrogen trucks by using existing chassis and parts. Their capacity is about 50 to 100 trucks. Hyzon Motors, which already operates recently opened…… Continue Reading
Hyundai has shipped the first ten hydrogen driven Xcient trucks to Switzerland. This country will use 1600 hydrogen Hyundai trucks by 2025, the intention is. Before the end of the year, another 40 trucks will be delivered. The Xcient truck was developed by Hyundai as a heavy duty dieseltruck. However, it appeared possible to create…… Continue Reading
Russian truck manufacturer Kamaz is developing a new series of constructiontrucks and miningtrucks. Recently, they showed this newly developed five axle 10×6 truck, capable of carrying 60 tons! The new Kamaz K5 is the first of a whole new range of Kamaz trucks to be developed specifically for offroad use. It’s exterior looks vey nice…… Continue Reading
A Dutch built Scania has been equipped with a unique S-cab which was extended by one metre, or more than three feet. The Scania was ordered by a Dutch specialist truck company, who sold this very long S650 Scania to France. All of the unique construction follows from a collaboration between a number of Dutch…… Continue Reading
Bigtruck magazine editie 11 2024
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