DAF Trucks introduces the LF Electric, a 19 tonne fully electric distribution truck for urban applications. The state-of-the-art vehicle offers a range of up to 280 kilometres. DAF is leading the way in electric powertrains for commercial vehicles. DAF was the first European truck manufacturer to commercialise a full electric tractor: the CF Electric (GCW…… 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
Now here is breaking news. Here you see the first exclusive photo’s of the new Volvo FM. Volvo seems to follow Scania in the modular cab concept because this looks like they shrunk the Volvo FH cab. The next Volvo FM is espected to be launched later this year. This cab is also going to…… Continue Reading
Interesting news about Volvo. We found news about the Federal Motor Safety Association (FMCSA) about the introduction of camera systems in stead of mirrors on www.cdllife.nl. The biggest news is in the photo that is in the article, because that does not only show the mirrorcam, but also the new, digital Volvo dashboard! Volvo is…… Continue Reading
International Trucks showed the new CV Series. The truck producer refreshed the truck to make a re-entry to the medium duty vocational segment. The new Class 4/5 model came to replace the TerraStar and is available in wheelbases from 141 to 243 inches (from 3580 to 6170 mm) and in 4×2, 4×4 configurations. The International…… Continue Reading
For the first time a road transport under TIR conditions has been done between China and Europe with a truck. Dutch haulier Alblas Transport did the road trip in 13 days from the Khorgos border to Poland. A trip of 7000 km. Read more about it on our international BIGtruck online magazine website! Click here!… Continue Reading
MAN is working on a new generation of heavy trucks. We showed some early prototypes before on Iepieleaks, and here are two fresh shots. These were taken on the Autobahn near Munich this morning. The cab seems to be basically the same but the high roof is completely new. Also the doors have a different…… Continue Reading
After more than 20 years in service a part of the fleet of Mercedes G Class vehicles of the Dutch Army is replaced. The new 4×4 vehicles are based on the G- Class 300 CDI models. Over a period of three years Mercedes is delivering 515 new vehicles in different versions.… Continue Reading
Mitsubishi launched the new L200 pickup today. The new 1 ton pickup is produced in Thailand. The new L200 is available as 4×2 and 4×4 and has the same engines as before. Sales start in Thailand, and next year in the rest of the world. Mitsubishy is especting to sell 180.000 units next year.… Continue Reading
We just got these screenshots of a spectacular Peterbilt truck with Walmart livery. The aerodynamic tractor unit seems to be the answer to the Testla Semi and Nikola One that were presented earlyer. We have no information about the engine but the square box behind the cab does look very electric. Probably this is a…… Continue Reading
Bigtruck magazine editie 11 2024
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