Volvo trucks is testing a mirror replacing camera system on the FH trucks. This truck, owned by Volvo Technology AB was spotted near Gothenborg in Sweden. The truck has main camera’s with two lenses, one facing down. Also there is an extra camera on the sleeper part of the cab. Despite all these camera’s there…… Continue Reading
This is the prototype of the Neuro T-One, al modular electric vehicle of the Californian- Chinese company. The design does make sense, because a long bonnet is no longer needed with an electric driveline. The modular design makes it easy to produce a pickup, a tractor or a van. This Neuron T-One shows where the…… Continue Reading
At the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham HVS presents a Hydrogen-Electric truck with a range of 370 miles (600 kilometres). Founded in 2017, in Glasgow, HVS focuses on the ground-up design and development of zero-emission hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles. The company comprises industry specialists, with vast experience in the automotive, energy, hydrogen technology, power electronics, sustainability…… Continue Reading
The WEVS eCV1 Electric Van is going to be presented during the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham. It is a 3,5 ton electric van with a central seating position. Rather conveniant for export! The van has a kerweight of 1750 kilo but we have no information about the range or other technical details.… Continue Reading
We know the new Traton ‘world’ engine, the CBE as the Scania Super engine. This 13 liter engine was introduced in 2022 by the Swedish truck brand. This year the engine is also going to make its debut in the Navistar trucks in the USA. Traton is investing 125 milion Dollar in a new production…… Continue Reading
Cummins is launching a new 15 liter engine, the X15D at the Brisbane Truck Show 2023. The new engine has a bigger bore and is the new top model of Cummins. The new engine is designed for ultra low emissions and optimal fuel eficiency. There is no date fort he start of the production but…… Continue Reading
Mercedes-Benz has a huge variaty in cab models, but even that seems not to be enough, seeing these photo’s. This looks like a short cab with a high roof, and the new aerodynamic front end. Mercedes-Benz is working on a new cab to comply to the new European regulations for safer and more streamlined cabs.…… Continue Reading
Scania has announced a complete digital ‘Smart Dash’ for 2024. The new technology is in line with the latest regulations and also makes ‘over the air’ software updates possible.… Continue Reading
Mercedes-Benz has released pictures of the new Actros generation. The truck was tested in Finland, together with the wintertesting of the eActros models. The camouflaged trucks is the new eActros Longhaul. New is the front of the cab and the lower section on the sides. The fenders now are seperate from the cab, like at…… Continue Reading
Iveco is testing the S-Way model in Finland with a camera system. On the picture the truck is shown, but there are also small spare mirrors. Maybe that is because the camera’s are not yet aproved for public roads. The grille is camouflaged, so there seems to be a new design to hide there. Some…… Continue Reading
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