Logistics giant DSV from Denmark has ordered 3.000 new trailers from German manufacturer Schmitz Cargobull. Today, DSV took delivery of the first rail-transportable curtainsider semi-trailer from a total order of 3,000 units ordered. What makes it so special is that the contract is just 10 days old, yet Schmitz Cargobull still managed to provide a finished,…… Continue Reading
Isuzu N-Series trucks are not particularly cool. They are very useful, but all they do is their job and that’s it. Typical examples of N-Series Isuzu’s in practice are waste trucks. In the US, former Tesla-engineer Ian Wright is developing a plug-in-hybrid driveline based on a gasturbine combined with a small electric motor. The entire…… Continue Reading
Renault Trucks recently presented the keys to the first 100 vehicles out of a total order for 530 new trucks to Norbert Dentressangle. With a fleet of 7.800 trucks and 11.500 trailers, Dentressangle is one of the largest transport companies in Europe and a long time, loyal Renault customer. Still, only after tests carried out…… Continue Reading
Earlier this year steering system specialist VSE of Veenendaal was taken over by Weber Hydraulik, the German multinational specialist in hydraulics and hydraulics-related products. This has given rise to changes at VSE, prompted primarily by the fact that VSE’s customer portfolio has also grown considerably over the past year. More people seem impressed with VSE,…… Continue Reading
Scania expects to deliver around 1,500 trucks running on biodiesel this year. Scania manufactures three different Euro 6 engines for pure biodiesel operation based on its modular system – 9-litre inline five-cylinder; 13-litre inline six-cylinder; and 16-litre V8). Together they provide a power range from 320 to 580 horsepower. Scania says that biodiesel is perhaps…… Continue Reading
Dutch lowloader specialist Broshuis recently introduced a self-tracking SL-Trailer on air suspension. The trailer has independent suspension and therefore the same advantage as the hydraulic SL-Trailer, with 12 tonne per axle line, 79 cm loading height and a stable chassis. Also the SL-Air is built up from standard parts, to keep the maintenance costs low…… Continue Reading
Steering system manufacturer VSE was recently involved in a special order in Switzerland. The firm of Röllin specialises in supplying wood chips for pellet stoves. The chips have to be loaded deep inside the Swiss forests. To do this, considerable height differences have to be overcome. Until now Röllin has mainly done this using four-axle…… Continue Reading
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), Daimler’s Japanese commercial vehicle subsidiary, and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) expand their cooperation. The two companies today announced they have signed a contract for supply of completely built up Nissan commercial vans sold under the Fuso brand in export markets. Under the contract, Nissan will supply its…… Continue Reading
Scania is starting extensive cooperation with MAN regarding gearboxes for heavy commercial vehicles. MAN will gradually introduce Scania´s current gearbox range from 2016 and the companies will cooperate on future generations. This will mean faster delivery of improved products to customers, as well as more efficient use of production units and research and development resources.…… Continue Reading
Earlier this year, VSE of Veenendaal (NL) was acquired by Weber Hydraulik, the multinational German specialist in the field of hydraulics and hydraulic-related products. Weber Hydraulik’s network and products provide an advantageous, stable base for VSE to further spread its wings in the global marketplace, while Weber Hydraulik benefits from VSE’s vehicle and system knowledge.…… Continue Reading
Bigtruck magazine editie 11 2024
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