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Scania autonomous test truck

Scania autonomous test truck

On the picture we see a Scania, autonomous test truck leaving the MAN factory in Munich! The truck was spotted yesterday during a visit to MAN. The sensors on the roof and the front bumper show that the truck is used for autonomous test driving. Since MAN and Scania are both members of the same…Continue Reading

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Iveco S-eWay with Aero front

Iveco S-eWay with Aero front

Iveco presented the new S-eWay electric truck today with an extended range of 600 km. The new S-eWay also got a new, streamlined front that complies with the European rules for safety and streamline. With this new front the combination length can be extended, and that is needed to carry extra battery’s. The new front…Continue Reading

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Hino and Fuso join forces

Hino and Fuso join forces

Japanese truck manufacturers Hino and Fuso join forces. Hino is owned by Toyota, while Fuso is a Daimler Truck company. Both companies keep a 25% ownership in the new company, Fuso CEO Karl Deppen stays in charge. By joining forces the Japanese truck builders want to strengthen their position on the Asian market and be…Continue Reading

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Chinese factory for Scania

Chinese factory for Scania

Scania is building a production factory in China. In Rogao, 200 km away from Shanghai a production facility is build with a capacity of 50.000 trucks each year. From this factory customers in China and other Asian countries will be supplied in the future.Continue Reading

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MAN, electric 6×2 and 8×4 coming

MAN, electric 6×2 and 8×4 coming

After the succesfull launch of the eTGX 4×2 MAN is working on new configurations of the electric truck range. The eTGX 6×2 has a steering third axle and is still compact with a wheelbase of 3,75 meter. With this 6×2 the problem of too much weight on the drive axle is solved. Another new MAN…Continue Reading

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First electric coach is an MAN

First electric coach is an MAN

MAN Truck & Bus is the first major European manufacturer to launch a fully electric coach: the Lion’s Coach E. Following the success of the Lion’s City E family for urban and intercity use, with more than 2,500 eBuses sold since 2019, the company is now focusing on the electrification of coach transport at an…Continue Reading

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Mercedes confirms: Longer ProCabin

Mercedes confirms: Longer ProCabin

After the publication of photo’s from China of a streched Mercedes-Benz Actros ProCabin Mercedes-Benz now confirms: There will be a longer version of the ProCabin, but only for the Chinese market. For a European introduction the brand said: ”We follow the developments on the market to be able to react in local needs and trends.”…Continue Reading

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Actros ProCabin front design

Actros ProCabin front design

The Actros L ProCabin design is something that makes owners puzzle about the livery. The Danish company Kristian Rytter showed the new Actros last week during Transport 2025 in Herning with their own design on the front. The striping is shaped like a grille and that gives the cab a whole different look.Continue Reading

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MAN hTGX new style

MAN hTGX new style

The MAN hTGX Hydrogen ICE truck was presented during Transport 2025 in Herning, Danmark with new bodywork. The hydrogen tanks behind the cab are now placed behind new designed side fenders with a closed panel on the back to hide the tanks. The new fenders look good on the truck.Continue Reading

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BIGtruck online magazine

Bigtruck magazine editie 6 2025

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