The electrification of road transport brings new challenges to the truck producers. What happens to the high voltage installation in a crash? And how to prevent fire in a crash? For Volvo Trucks reason for a crash test program with the new e-trucks. Safety is key for Volvo trucks and that is also the case…… Continue Reading
In The Netherlands there is going to be a new test with the Super Eco Combi. These 34,5 meter long vehicles include two 13,6 meter trailers. That means a huge saving on emissions and it is a way to solve the driver shortage! Sweden is going to allow these combinations from august 2023 on the…… Continue Reading
This is the completely restored Scania T143 Streamline of Beekman Transport in Apeldoorn, The Netherlands. The truck was original a 6×2 tractor but later it became a rigid. A few years ago Beekman Transport bought the truck and they built it back to the original wheelbase and gave it a complete overhaul. The result is…… Continue Reading
Volvo has tested the FH electric truck with 666 Hp on a run over 600 km from Munich to Berlin. The trailer was loaded up to a total combination weight of 39 ton, and the speed was 85 km/h. The test run was completed with one charge stop, halfway the run. The results were checked…… Continue Reading
Torc Robotics, a subsidiary of Daimler Truck and co-leader in autonomous driving applications, is working with Dutch organisation TNO on an advanced way to test and validate the safety of autonomous vehicles. Using TNO StreetWise, Automated Driving Functions (ADFs) are being extensively tested in the US based on a large number of realistic traffic situations.…… Continue Reading
Everybody is looking for the last drop of fuel, and one important aspect is aerodynamics. In Brazil Volvo is testing this Efficiency Concept Truck with a rounder front and extended spoiler flaps behind the cab. Also the wheels are streamlined on this Volvo. This round front design could maybe also be what Volvo needs for…… Continue Reading
Since the introduction of the new generation of DAF all truck brands try to figure out a way to comply to the new length regulations. Therefore the front must be changed for beter aerodynamics. We found this photo that shows an Actros with a new, rounder front. The cab does not seem to be any…… Continue Reading
This is the new Renault Trucks E-Tech design. With the E-Tech the French truckbrand gives a special design for the heavy range electric trucks. With a special grille, a vertical stripe on the side fenders and blue colour accents in the wheels the electric trucks have their own identity. New is also the brand logo…… Continue Reading
Dutch transport companies Jan Bakker and Millenaar & Van Schaik have the first Hyzon trucks in their fleet, altough they are not running yet. The trucks were presented near Zwolle for the press, and they were in costumer livery. All three trucks are 6×2 tractors with a rear steering axle. The extra long DAF chassis…… Continue Reading
Volvo Trucks used the I-Shift transmission for the first generation of electric trucks. The I-Shift gearbox was fitted with one, two or three engines, depending on the requested power. The news is that Volvo now presents the e-axle, a more compact system with the engines and the gearbox in a smaller housing directly mounted on…… Continue Reading
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