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At the huge German BAUMA construction show, all truck makers have been keen to demonstrate their green construction vehicles, with Mercedes no exception.  eActros LongHaul with electric power take-off as an industry-specific solution Mercedes’ ‘concept prototype’ eActros LongHaul was shown in a road-oriented construction application at bauma. The Munich-based tipper manufacturer MEILLER, in co-operation with…

At the present time, one megawatt charging is still mildly aspirational, but MAN is researching the possibility to triple this charging power to enable a truck to be charged inside fifteen minutes.  This would be a game changer for electric heavy duty trucks if it could be rolled out. The company’s NEFTON project, which works…

Presented for the first time to a large audience at the IAA Transportation 2022, the future large-series eTruck from MAN is taking significant steps towards the future: it is prepared for the coming megawatt charging standard and is therefore suitable for heavy long-distance transport, but also covers all regional and distribution transport services provided by…

After manufacturing their medium-duty 100% electric trucks since 2020, Renault Trucks’ French plant has already produced 1,000 electric trucks of 16, 19 and 26 tonnes which are used throughout Europe. In operation since 1956, the Renault Trucks plant in Blainville-sur-Orne (Normandy) specializes in the manufacturing of medium-duty vehicles and truck cabs. A pioneer in Europe,…

Renault Trucks has announced the opening of pre-orders for the Renault Trucks E-Tech T and C, dedicated respectively to regional transport and urban construction. These new 44-tonne electric trucks will be produced at the manufacturer’s factory in Bourg-en-Bresse. Hauliers wishing to purchase an electric vehicle from the heavy-duty range can already reserve the first manufacturing…

Iveco and Nikola Corporation have launched their Nikola Tre battery electric vehicle (BEV) and unveiled their Nikola Tre fuel cell electric vehicle beta version at the IAA in Hanover.  “The Nikola Tre battery-electric and fuel cell electric zero-emission trucks are true game changers in commercial trucking,” said Michael Lohscheller, President, Nikola Corporation. “Specifically developed as…

Axle, transmission and gearbox in one unit. That’s very simple but also very clever. It makes perfect sense for saving space for batteries and all the other clutter needed in today’s modern truck. Volvo have puled off this impressive piece of engineering with their completely new, fully electric rear axle. Freeing up space for more…

Iveco and Petit Forestier Group have entered into an agreement  for the supply of 2,000 eDAILY chassis cabs, with delivery of the first 200 planned for 2023. The vehicles will be fitted with refrigerated bodies by bodybuilder Lecapitaine, a wholly owned subsidiary of Petit Forestier. The eDAILY refrigerated vehicles will join Petit Forestier’s extensive rental…

In terms of payload, distance and routes, heavy-duty long-haul transport is the most demanding segment in road freight transport. At the same time, there is great potential here to reduce CO2 emissions. Following the market launch of the eActros for heavy-duty distribution transport in 2021, Mercedes-Benz Trucks is now igniting the next stage for battery-powered…

Iveco Group has announced the creation of a new entity, GATE ‒ Green & Advanced Transport Ecosystem, a long-term, all-inclusive rental model for electric trucks and vans. Not expected to go live until mid-2023, when GATE, as a fully digitalised business, will begin offering its services to pilot clients in Italy initially. GATE is going…

DAF Trucks has announced a senior management reshuffle and the introduction of a new, dedicated EV Sales and Service function specifically to support the company’s expanding zero-emissions product and service offering. Nigel Beckett is appointed UK Parts Sales & Marketing Director following the retirement of Trevor Mitchell. Nigel has scaled the career ladder at DAF…

Tesco, the UK’s largest supermarket chain, is rolling out its first 18 tonne 100% electric truck, a Renault Trucks E-Tech D Wide with Solomon Commercials refrigeration body. The new zero-emission refrigerated electric truck is now delivering from Tesco’s Dagenham distribution centre to more than 400 stores in Greater London, with further electric vehicles planned to…

Foodservice wholesaler Bidfood is preparing for the advent of battery-powered truck technology with the help of its first zero-emission FUSO eCanter. The high-profile company is keen to pave the way for future changes to its delivery operation by gaining early experience of electric vehicle operation. The world’s first fully electric light-duty truck to enter series…

Due to be delivered in Autumn 2022, the electric mixer will be immediately put to work at Tarmac’s Washwood Heath site in Birmingham, supplying essential construction materials to customers across the West Midlands. The company is working with Renault Trucks and Total Vehicle Solutions (TVS) to develop the next generation of mixers, with ambitions for…

Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC) is introducing two fully electric HGV trucks to its logistics fleet – the largest in the UK operated by a brewer – as part of the company’s Together Towards ZERO sustainability efforts. The two fully electric Renault Trucks will be on the road by the end of July this year,…

The Traton Group (Scania & MAN), Daimler Truck, (Mercedes & Fuso) and the Volvo Group (Volvo Trucks & Renault Trucks) have completed the final step in forming the previously announced joint venture for charging infrastructure in Europe. The new joint venture, with Anja van Niersen as appointed CEO, is expected to have a significant role…

As early as the beginning of 2025, MAN will be making high-voltage batteries for electric trucks and buses in large-scale production at its Nuremberg site in Bavaria, Germany. The plan is for the company to invest around 100 million euros over the next five years at the site famous for making diesel engines. Production capacities…

The battery-electric eActros LongHaul long-distance truck will be Mercedes-Benz Trucks’ trade show highlight at this year’s IAA Transportation in September in Hanover. The manufacturer announced the 40-tonne truck in 2020 and will present the “concept prototype” exactly two years later for the first time. The eActros LongHaul to be shown at IAA provides a preview…

Preparations for large-scale production of electric trucks from MAN’s Munich plant are on track: In the first 12 months since the eMobility Center was established at its main plant, MAN Truck & Bus has rolled out 20 prototypes of the upcoming heavy-duty eTruck, testing future mixed series production with conventional trucks under real-life conditions. The…

Scania is now introducing solutions built upon the next level of battery-electric trucks (BEV). The new generation, available with R or S sleeper cabs, is part of a complete solution that will open the door to electrified transport wide for many customers and applications. With 624 kWh of batteries installed, Scania provides the means for…