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Electric portfolio grows: Mercedes-Benz Trucks starts production of new eActros 400 generation at Wörth plant
Mercedes-Benz Trucks is expanding its portfolio of battery-electric trucks: Series production of the second-generation eActros 400 began at the Wörth plant in early December.
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Asset Alliance Group secures sparkling deal with Independent Glass
Independent Glass, a leading specialist in the processing and supply of toughened, laminated, heat strengthened and decorative glasses, has added new glass-carrying vehicles from Asset Alliance Group into its fleet.
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Volvo Trucks launches the 14-tonne Volvo FL Electric – tailor-made for city transports
Volvo’s popular battery-electric medium duty truck – the Volvo FL Electric – is now coming in a 14-tonne entry level version with new battery configuration, making it an ideal transport tool for the city.
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DAF XF Electric, Radius Group and David Watson Transport team-up for Norway Christmas tree move to Trafalgar Square
DAF Trucks was privileged this week to support Radius Group’s management of Norway’s gifted Trafalgar Square Christmas tree, supplying a zero-emissions DAF XF Electric 4x2 tractor unit for the final leg of the journey into London, operated by long‑standing delivery partner David Watson Transport.
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Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 becomes first electric truck to conquer John O’Groats to Land’s End
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has become the first to drive an electric HGV from John O’Groats to Land’s End in just over 24 hours.
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Three great DAFs from Commercial Motor's classified digital edition
The latest Commercial Motor Classified Digital Edition is now live with the latest used and new truck listings, with hundreds of used trucks, trailers, vans, and equipment for sale and available to browse.
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Council approach on Weights and Dimensions: adoption leaves key gaps for zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) warns that, despite political efforts, today’s adoption of the Council’s general approach on Weights and Dimensions Directive falls short of what is needed to accelerate decarbonisation of the transport sector.
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Fenn Logistics go green with two new Volvo FM Electrics
Burton-on-Trent based Fenn Logistics has taken delivery of two new Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor units, as part of its strategy to offer environmentally-friendly supply chain solutions to its network of major blue-chip customers.
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