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
Ford presents the full electric F150 Lightning, a full size pickup truck with 1050 Nm of torque, the highest ever in a F150! The F150 is the most popular model of Ford with an annual production of 900.000 vehicles. The new electric version produces 414 kW (563 Hp) and has a range of 350 kilometers.…… 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
Kenworth has presented the new T680 Nextgen model. The new, aerodynamic shaped Kenworth comes with the same 15 inch digital display as the new Peterbilt models. Last week we showed the new Peterbilt and our idea’s about the new dashboard. Probably we are going to see the same screen in the new DAF generation that…… Continue Reading
From july this year Peterbilt Trucks will be equiped with a digital dashboard as shown here. For the classic American trucks this is a revolution, after all those years of many crome dails. Since Paccar is member of the Paccar family we wonder if this is also going to be the new DAF Trucks dashboard.…… Continue Reading
Chevrolet presents the 2021 model of the successful Silverado range. With the new Multi-Flex tailgate that makes entry easy, new interior trims and new driveline options Chevrolet is ready for 2021. The largest engine is the 6.2 liter V8 with 420 Hp. There is also the 5.3 liter V8 with 355 Hp, the 4,3 liter…… 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
General Motors has launched the new Hummer EV, a complete electric heavy duty full size pickup truck. With three electric engines with a total of more than 1000 Hp this giant is already popular. The new Hummer EV has unique features like crab walking, a stunning acceleration and the tough looks of a Hummer. Production…… 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
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
Bigtruck magazine editie 12 2024
BIGtruck Magazine Kippertest 2024
