Fuso intends to start exporting it’s eCanter city distribution truck (Class 4 in the US) to the United States later this year. Fuso has selected some fifty customers who will try out the electric truck in practice. They are offered a two year lease contract for a truck which would be about 15 to 20…… Continue Reading
The intended cooperation between Volkswagen Truck & Bus and American truck manufacturer Navistar has been approved by authorities. Volkswagen invests 256 million dollar in the US firm, gaining the Germans a 16,6% stake in Navistar. With this transaction the young truck division of Volkswagen gains a serious foothold on the American truckmarket. As part of…… Continue Reading
Volvo Trucks first unveiled the Volvo Concept Truck in May 2016, and it says it has now developed and enhanced the vehicle even further. In addition to the improvements in aerodynamics, rolling resistance and reduced weight, the new version also features a hybrid powertrain – one of the first of its kind for heavy-duty trucks…… Continue Reading
When everyone always has a camera at hand, this can happen. On the web we find this picture of an uncovered X-Class Mercedes pick-up, a few months before introduction. The X-Class is clearly an offspring of the Nissan Navarra, as ties between Mercedes and Renault seem to become ever tighter. Both companies share a lot…… Continue Reading
European truck manufacturers have invested heavily in complex exhaust control technology that is delivering extremely clean heavy-duty vehicles which meet the stringent Euro VI emission standards. “The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) strongly condemns the advertising, sale and use of any aftermarket device that can be used by truck operators to turn off emission control…… Continue Reading
MAN starts a test programme with it’s recently introduced e-truck which was unveiled at the IAA in Hanover late last year. MAN has selected a number of customers who need to unload goods in Vienna to participate on this trial. As from the year 2021, MAN intends to produce this electric truck in larger numbers.…… Continue Reading
The Netherlands, Sweden, germany, Spain, Austria and 21 other European countries intend to jointly set up a trial with autonomous vehicles. This was agreed on during a meeting on connected and autonomous vehicles with the Dutch Ministry of Traffic and Environment recently in Amsterdam. In urban areas and in thinly populated areas countries intend to…… Continue Reading
In the ambition to further reduce CO2 emission, Vos Logistics introduced LNG trucks, (trucks operating on Liquefied Natural Gas) in the international mega trailer network back in 2015. For this purpose, truck manufacturer Iveco developed five LNG low deck prototypes equipped with double fuel tanks allowing for a range of up to 1,000 kilometers. These trucks…… Continue Reading
In the past five years, the British have been testing some 1800 trailers which are significantly longer than usual semi trailers. Brtain is happy with the results, hence why these trailers will be allowed in the roads for five more years. Also, a thousand permits will be issued for companies who intend to use these…… Continue Reading
After the Scania R- and S- series we are all waiting for the new G- and P- cabs. Now here is a photo of a P-cab on test. The photo was send in by one of the Iepieleaks fans. What we see is clearly the new cab design, but smaller. The cab seems to be…… Continue Reading
Bigtruck magazine editie 11 2024
BIGtruck Magazine Kippertest 2024
