Increasing demand for hydrogen fuel cell technology appears to be paying off for electric truck manufacturer Nikola. The American company, which builds electric tractor units based on Iveco S-Way chassis-cabs [...]
The new UK government is getting to grips with its road freight and passenger transport brief, as well as its wider logistics remit, following this month’s general election – with [...]
Hauliers operating in the capital will have more time to prepare for changes to safety equipment requirements being introduced as part of the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) from 28 October, [...]
MAN has launched its 42-tonne 4×2 battery-electric tractor unit, the eTGX, in the UK. If fitted with four (out of a possible maximum of six) battery packs, it offers a [...]
Truck makers to ‘step up their game’ as safety test scheme welcomed
Published On: Tuesday 9 July 2024
Manufacturer Scania has expressed its support for a recently announced programme of safety testing for heavy trucks, the first technical protocols for which were published in May. The Truck Safe [...]
Trade associations representing the heavy transport sector have secured commitments from police chiefs that updated guidance will be published on procedure around abnormal loads, following complaints by fleet operators of [...]
Transport and logistics giant DFDS, which already runs an extensive fleet of heavy duty electric vehicles in Europe, says it will begin electrifying its UK operation from this quarter. The [...]
Acknowledging that demand for full-electric vehicles is stagnating in both European and North American markets, German automotive system giant ZF will reveal a new hybrid version of its TraXon 2 [...]
Scania launches depot and destination charging company
Published On: Tuesday 25 June 2024
Traton subsidiary Scania has launched Erinion, a new company specialising in private and semi-public heavy-vehicle charging facilities, with the UK as one of the first nations for roll-out. Ultimately, 40,000 [...]