Truck Manufacturers
Official press releases from all European heavy commercial vehicle manufacturers. Keep up to date with the latest truck industry news and insight from all the major truck brands.
KMB launches Alexander Dennis Enviro500EV into Hong Kong service following completion of testing and certification
Alexander Dennis today announced that its customer The Kowloon Motor Bus Company (1933) Limited (KMB) has officially started passenger service of its Alexander Dennis Enviro500EV electric buses.
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Volvo FM Electric helps R Swain and Sons turn new page for CPI Books' sustainability ambitions
R Swain and Sons has put a new Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor unit into operation, working exclusively on its contract with CPI Books.
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BRIDGESTONE MOBILITY SOLUTIONS STEERING FLEETS TOWARDS HUGE SAVINGS AT ROAD TRANSPORT EXPO
Bridgestone Mobility Solutions are promising to steer commercial operators towards huge savings through its revolutionary package of fleet support - and are bringing their ‘lowest cost of ownership’ approach to life at Road Transport Expo 2024.
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SCHMITZ CARGOBULL EXTENDS LONG-RUNNING PARTNERSHIP WITH MCCULLA IRELAND WITH DELIVERY OF 33 NEW FRIDGE TRAILERS
McCulla Ireland, the cold-chain storage and transport specialist, has bolstered its fleet with the addition of 33 new S.KO COOL SMART refrigerated semi-trailers.
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Carbon pricing crucial to deliver on greening transport, Volvo boss says
The implementation of the EU’s carbon pricing scheme for road transport is crucial to drive the business case for electric and hydrogen trucks, Martin Lundstedt, CEO of the Volvo Group, told Euractiv in an interview.
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Daimler Truck unveils battery electric autonomous Freightliner eCascadia technology demonstrator
Daimler Truck has the clear goal to lead the transformation to sustainable transportation and to address the challenges of tomorrow.
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Street King 660: Probably the safest sweeper ever assembled
Aebi Schmidt UK is now billing its popular Schmidt Street King 660 truck-mounted sweeper as probably the safest sweeper ever assembled.
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APOLLO TYRES GEARS UP FOR START OF 2024 TRUCK RACING CHAMPIONSHIP
SL Apollo Tyres Trucksport is finalising preparations for the forthcoming Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship (FIA ETRC), which commences on 25 May at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli in Italy.
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Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks presents a extreme off-road Unimog fire-fighting vehicle at the RETTmobil
Leinfelden-Echterdingen / Fulda – At this year's RETTmobil, Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks will be presenting a Unimog water tender at stand F16 in the outdoor area.
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Nolan Coaches adds Alexander Dennis Enviro400 pair for Dublin FerryLink
Alexander Dennis today announced that it has supplied two new Enviro400 double deck buses to independent Irish operator Nolan Coaches.
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Mercedes-Benz Trucks sends eActros 600 on most extensive test run in the company’s history
Mercedes-Benz Trucks is planning for this summer the most extensive test run in the history of the company – with its new electric flagship eActros 600.
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Milence is building its second charging hub for heavy-duty vehicles along a key corridor in southern France
Milence, announces its second charging hub in France, located in Perpignan.
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Porsche is increasingly focusing on alternative drives in its transport logistics
Porsche is pushing ahead with the roll-out of alternative drives in its transport logistics fleet: Together with its logistics partners, the sports car manufacturer is using six new electric HGVs (heavy good vehicle) at its Zuffenhausen, Weissach and Leipzig sites.
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Fruehauf at Truckfest Lincoln 2024
Fruehauf are proud to be sponsoring Truckfest 2024 at its new home, Lincoln Showground, over the bank holiday weekend.
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Galaxy Insulation and Dry Lining takes fleet to new frontiers with two stellar Volvo FE Electric rigids
Insulation supplier Galaxy Insulation and Dry Lining has taken delivery of two Volvo FE Electric 6x2 rigids as part of the business’ ongoing efforts to reduce its carbon footprint.
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Electric heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) are to be trialled across the UK in a new programme to help freight operators decarbonise their fleet
Called Project JOLT – the programme is led by The Centre for Sustainable Road Freight (SRF) and involves partners including John Lewis Partnership, Volvo Trucks UK, and Flexible Power Systems, a software company specialising in fleet management optimisation software for electric vehicles.
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GBA Logistics Acquires The Silver X Group and Bow Distribution & Warehousing in strategic expansion
GBA Logistics are proud to announce the acquisition of The Silver X Group and Bow Distribution and Warehousing, both respected players in the UK logistics industry.
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New commercial vehicle registrations: vans +12.6%, trucks -4%, buses +23.3% in Q1 2024
There were mixed results for the EU commercial vehicle market in Q1 2024. While van sales rose, truck sales dipped slightly, despite growth in the electrically chargeable truck market. Bus sales saw a rise, with electrically chargeable buses recording notable gains.
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APOLLO TYRES ADDS NEW SIZE OPTIONS TO ITS ENDURACE RA 2 ‘REGIONAL TRANSPORT’ TYRE RANGE
Apollo Tyres is expanding its range of next-generation EnduRace RA 2 ‘regional transport’ truck tyres for 22.5-inch rims, with the introduction of new 295/80 and 315/80 size options.
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Mack Trucks Switches to Renewable Fuel in its Production Line
Mack Trucks switches to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil fuel
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New electric bus partnership: SWO Mobil in Osnabrück orders 19 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro buses
Full speed ahead for a new electric bus partnership in Osnabrück: SWO Mobil has chosen Daimler Buses as supplier for a total of 19 new Mercedes-Benz eCitaro electric buses. The new city buses will be delivered successively as from 2025.
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SMMT calls for government to urgently reform “outdated” Plug-In Truck Grant
Originally reported on our sister publication Motor Transport, Government should urgently reform its outdated Plug-in Truck Grant to reflect the progress made in developing new zero emission truck technology and to help cut CO2 by 18.8 m tonnes a year, according to a report by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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3R SOLUTIONS APPLAUDS FRUEHAUF FOR QUICK TURNAROUND OF NEW TIPPERS
West Lothian-based waste management and recycling specialist, 3R Solutions, has praised Fruehauf for delivering 14 sloper smoothsider tippers in a matter of weeks, helping the firm prepare for an important new contract.
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THE RHENUS GROUP LAUNCHES ELECTRIC AND LIQUEFIED BIOGAS TRUCKS TO TEST THEIR SCALABILITY TO NEW REGIONS AND TRAFFIC FLOWS
The Rhenus Group, a global leader in logistics solutions, has initiated trials to assess the viability of alternative fuels in the regions and traffic segments most suited to the characteristics of these new mobility models.
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