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
The Chinese company BYD has launched electric trucks on the North American market. There are some smaller trucks, but there is also a Class 8 6×4 tractor with a day cab. Also, and tipical American is the full electric garbage truck. All BYD trucks are battery electric driven vehicles.… Continue Reading
Mercedes-Benz is aiming for hydrogen for the future of long distance transport. Today the German truck brand presented a hydrogen Actros with a range of 1000 kilometer on one tank of Hydrogen. The Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck is a step towards serial production. Mercedes hopes to start testing on public roads before the end of the…… Continue Reading
Daimler Truck AG and Cummins Inc. announce a global plan for the development of medium-duty commercial vehicle engines. Both companies have signed a global strategic partnership. The agreement involves the building of a Cummins engine plant within the Mercedes-Benz Mannheim campus where medium duty engines will be built that comply with the Euro VII emissions…… Continue Reading
The Volvo Group and Daimler Truck AG have now a signed binding agreement for a joint venture to develop, produce and commercialize fuel-cell systems for use in heavy-duty trucks as the primary focus, as well as other applications. The ambition of both partners is to make the new company a leading global manufacturer of fuel-cells,…… Continue Reading
Toyota Motor North America and Hino USA work together on a heavy fuel cell truck for the North American market. The experienced truck builder Hino developed the new XL series, a conventional Class 8 truck. This truck is being tested with Toyota fuel cell technology. Apart from this developement both partners als work on a…… Continue Reading
Dongfeng has recently delivered the first 3 units autonomous container trucks to a customer in Xiamen. The trucks are developed by Dongfeng in cooperation with Cosco Shipping Ports and China Mobile. they will start operation in the port for the development of the 5G smart port after necessary adjustments are completed. The trucks have double…… Continue Reading
Ford is launching a full electric version of the succesfull F150 pickup truck. The new, electric Ford EV is said to be cheaper to run than the gas powered model. The radius is about 700 miles and that is impressive! Ford presented the truck in a movie where the electric truck shows its power by…… Continue Reading
Daimler Trucks presents technology strategy for electrification – world premiere of Mercedes-Benz fuel-cell concept truck The Mercedes-Benz GenH2 truck is a fuel cell truck with a range up to 1000 km. Customer trials will start in 2023 and the start of series production is planned in the second half of this decade. The styling of…… Continue Reading
According to Hindenburg Research, a financial research company, Nikola has created ‘an ocean of lies’ to get fundings for the company. For an example, they say the electric truck you see driving in Youtube movies was pushed down a mountain for the video. According to Hindenburg Research, the truck was towed up the hill. Nikola…… Continue Reading
Bigtruck magazine editie 12 2024
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