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
Truck manufacturer Renault tests a 3D printed version of the well known DTI 5 diesel engine, which is being used in the light versions of the D-Series Renault trucks. According to several sources, 3Dprinted engines are lighter and theytherefore use less fuel. Metal 3D printing is being tested by many companies, the Renault case is…… Continue Reading
Ford has unveiled details of seven of the 13 new global electrified vehicles it plans to introduce in the next five years, including hybrid versions of the F-150 pickup and Mustang in the U.S., a plug-in hybrid Transit Custom van in Europe and a fully electric SUV with an expected range of at least 300…… Continue Reading
US trailermanufacturer Wabash has unleashed details about it’s efforts in taking part of the American Super Truck project. At Iepieleaks, we have displayed trucks constructed under the Super Truck project before, think of the Volvo, Freightliner and International examples. Now, we’ve had the opportunity to show something about the trailer. Wabash National’s trailer includes a…… Continue Reading
Start-up company Nikola has unveiled it’s long awaited truck concept last night in the US. First thing Iepieleaks notes is that the gasturbine has been interchanged for a hydrogen fuel cell system. Sill, the Nikola delivers 1.000 hp. The Nikola One utilizes a fully electric drivetrain powered by high-density lithium batteries. Energy will be supplied…… Continue Reading
A self driving Volvo truck with Otto technologie has driven 120 miles with commercial cargo on public roads in the USA. On Thursday, the self-driving truck left Fort Collins, Colorado, at 1 a.m. and drove itself 120 miles on I-25 to Colorado Springs. The driver, who has to be there to help the truck get…… Continue Reading
The American Army has invested 2,7 million dollars in British company Quintiq. This company specialises in electric vehicle drivesystems where the electric motors are mounted in the wheel hubs. The US army appears to be very aware of the savings potential of such compact drivesystems. Should military vehicles be electrically driven on a large scale,…… Continue Reading
Kenworth introduced a more streamlined T680 truck with a day-cab for pickup and delivery and regional tansport. The truck is optimized in aerodynamics and is powered by the Paccar MX13 or MX11 engines. These engines come In combination with the Eaton Fuller automatised transmission with the fuel efficient Meritor MT40-14 drive axles rated at 40.000…… Continue Reading
This picture makes us think like a very well known truckbrand, but it isn’t. This is the Chinese Foton Super Truck, a concept featuring the latest sustainable and ecological technology. It is known that Daimler and Foton collaborate in China and this might very well have led to the new model here in this picture.…… Continue Reading
American truck manufacturer Navistar introduces the possibility to reprogramme engine management systems ‘through the air’ via WiFi. This is an industry first. Navistar developed the possibility, which opens the door to remote diagnosis, not just for engines but also for other truck parts, together with some partners. Navistar have named their system OTA, Over The…… Continue Reading
Bigtruck magazine editie 11 2024
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