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.
eFREIGHT 2030 consortium announces founding members to shape the future of zero emissions HGVs
The eFREIGHT 2030 consortium, part of the UK Government’s Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator Programme funded by the Department for Transport in partnership with Innovate UK, today announced the founding members of the consortium that will shape the future of zero emission HGVs
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Carrier Transicold Showcases New Vector HE 17 at Road Transport Expo 2024
Carrier Transicold will debut its new temperature-controlled trailer refrigeration unit, the Vector® HE 17, at Road Transport Expo 2024, marking the first time the product will be showcased in the UK.
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Carrier Transicold Drives Increased Installation Capacity for Engineless Refrigeration Units
Carrier Transicold has significantly increased its installation capability, skills and capacity in the UK to meet the growing demand for engineless refrigeration systems.
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ENSURING SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY: 5 WHEEL INSTALLATION PITFALLS TO DODGE IN COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
In the bustling realm of commercial fleets, where efficiency and safety intertwine, every detail matters, right down to the wheels beneath the vehicles.
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Ringway chooses unique fully electric five-star DVS-compliant Volvo FE for Hounslow
Ringway Hounslow Highways has taken delivery of the UK highways sector’s first 26-tonne Volvo FE Electric 6x2 rigid featuring a tipper grab body and low entry cab, ensuring the vehicle is fully compliant with London’s five-star Direct Vision Standard (DVS) requirements.
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MCCULLA TRANSPORT (IRELAND) LTD PARTNERS WITH HYDROGEN VEHICLE SYSTEMS (HVS) FOR GROUNDBREAKING HYDROGEN FUEL CELL TRUCK TRIAL
Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS), the UK's first Hydrogen Fuel Cell truck OEM, has entered into a strategic collaboration with McCulla Transport (Ireland) Ltd (McCulla) to explore the integration of Hydrogen Fuel Cell HGVs into the McCulla fleet.
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First Bus powers up Renault Trucks' electric truck tour
First Bus provided electric charging to Renault Truck’s new flagship electric Heavy Goods Vehicle (eHGV) as it made its last UK stop of its European tour.
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Knowles Logistics deploys electric truck trio on Princes contract
Knowles Logistics is expanding its fleet of zero tailpipe emission electric trucks with the delivery of three Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor units.
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SCHMITZ CARGOBULL INTRODUCES ITS ALL-ELECTRIC S.KOe COOL TO UK & IRELAND MARKET
The emission-free box body semi-trailer is the ideal sustainable solution for temperature-controlled transport
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Volvo FM Electric - R Swain and Sons
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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Electric Freightway starts rolling with first electric truck deliveries
Electrification is a massive unknown for hauliers, which is why making that first step shows both determination and a genuine desire to help tackle the climate emergency.
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Go South Coast begins introduction of 44 new Alexander Dennis Enviro400 low-emission buses
Alexander Dennis today announced that it has commenced this year’s delivery of 44 Enviro400 buses to Go South Coast, part of the Go-Ahead Group.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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