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14th July 2021
Plans to decarbonise all forms of domestic transport – including HGVs – have been announced by the government. The transport decarbonisation plan will lead to cleaner air, said transport secretary, Grant Shapps. In addition, it will…
13th July 2021
An order for the first DAF CF Electric tractor units has been placed by Freight Systems Express Wales (FSEW). The Cardiff-based operator is adding two of the battery powered trucks to its fleet. FESW took…
12th July 2021
In some ways it seems like no time since MAN’s new truck generation was introduced. However, the revised range was actually unveiled in the pre-covid days of February 2020. Therefore, it is quite early for…
9th July 2021
Prototype tyres from Continental designed for the new generation of battery-powered trucks have been revealed. The tyre manufacturer has been testing the new rubber on a truck from EV specialist Futuricum. Continental’s truck is based…
8th July 2021
Upgraded Renault models have arrived, after the French manufacturer presented the Range T, T High, C and K Evolution ranges. An online presentation detailed the changes to the existing lineup of heavy duty trucks. In…
7th July 2021
Truck drivers are facing up to having to work longer hours in a bid to prevent UK food shortages. As a result, from Monday, drivers can increase their daily limit from nine hours to 10.…
6th July 2021
With more and more battery-powered truck models appearing all the time, heavy duty EVs are on a charge. Now, three leading commercial vehicle manufacturers have announced plans for a charging network for the vehicles. Volvo…
5th July 2021
A revamped range of Scania Euro 6 trucks will be available before the end of this year, says the manufacturer. The move will, according to Scania give ‘customers a better foundation for their decision-making’. Specifically,…
2nd July 2021
An electric truck chassis, using production specification parts, has been debuted by Volta Trucks. The prototype platform has been developed by the startup truck manufacturer in six months. As a result, Volta Trucks says it…
1st July 2021
The acquisition of KTS – the family-run truck business in Faversham, Kent, has been completed by Renault Truck Commercials. This news coincides with the retirement of KTS’ managing director, Sandy Young. Young started the business…
30th June 2021
Battery power in the heavy-duty truck sector has arrived at Mercedes-Benz with the launch of the eActros. The new electric truck boasts a maximum range of 400km, making it suitable for a wide range of…
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