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.
DAF and Einride Drive Electrification Of Road Freight Transport
Einride and DAF have signed a letter of intent for the supply of 50 fully electric New Generation DAF trucks. The first vehicles out of the series of 50 have been ordered and will be delivered in the course of this year.
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David J. Kiss to be appointed Managing Director at DAF Trucks in the UK
David J. Kiss is to be appointed Managing Director at DAF Trucks in the UK following the departure of Laurence Drake who has decided to pursue a career away from the company.
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New Generation DAF XF 450 crowned ‘Green Truck 2023’
Prestigious award for most efficient long haul tractor on the market
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Three Renault Trucks for Denholm Environmental
Denholm Environmental Limited, has added a Renault Trucks T480 High 6X2 and two T440 6X2 to its fleet, supplied by Renault Trucks Scotland.
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Nationwide Platforms raises the bar with UK's first Volvo FM electric pairing
Powered access specialist Nationwide Platforms has taken delivery of two new Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor units in what is believed to be a first for the UK’s powered access sector. The battery electric trucks form part of a larger order of Volvo models.
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Lohscheller Releases Video Explaining Why Proposal 2 is Vital to Nikola’s Future
Proposal 2 is seeking the approval to increase the number of authorized shares of Nikola common stock.
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Mercedes-Benz Trucks unveils refrigerated eActros electric demonstrator
The Mercedes-Benz eActros 300, with Solomon Commercials refrigerated body, on display at ITT Hub 2023
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Nikola Corporation Reports First Quarter 2023 Results
Nikola Corporation today reported financial results and business updates for the quarter ended March 31, 2023.
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Volvo Trucks tests hydrogen-powered electric trucks on public roads
Emitting only water vapor, hydrogen-powered fuel cell trucks will be an important part of Volvo Trucks’ zero exhaust emission product portfolio and the vehicles have recently passed a significant milestone – being test-driven on public roads.
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Iveco Group and Nikola Corporation enter a new partnership phase; Iveco Group to assume ownership of JV
Iveco Group N.V. and Nikola Corporation announce today that they are excited to enter a new phase of their partnership
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Electra launches the first compact 12.5-tonne electric zero-emission waste platform fleet in the UK
Electra Commercial Vehicles, the zero-emissions OEM based in Lancashire, has launched its all-new, 12.5-tonne eCargo, electric waste vehicle platform.
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By royal appointment: Volvo supplies Hopkins Estates with a truck fit for a King
Wincanton-based Hopkins Estates has taken delivery of a new Volvo FMX 420 8x4 tipper, wrapped in a special livery to mark King Charles III’s Coronation.
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Renault Trucks opens an e-learning platform for decarbonisation
Renault Trucks launches the Decarbonisation Academy, a free e-learning platform open to all, to help transport and logistics professionals think strategically and plan the transformation of their business with confidence.
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WattEV to Take Delivery of First Batch of 14 Nikola Tre BEV Trucks
WattEV, a Long Beach-based developer of charging infrastructure for heavy-duty trucks and provider of electric trucks as a service (TaaS), today announced the upcoming sale and delivery of 14 Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicles (BEVs).
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Nikola and Voltera Enter Into a Definitive Strategic Partnership on Hydrogen Station Infrastructure Funding For Up To 50 Stations
Creating the largest North American open-network of commercial hydrogen refueling stations
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AJR Trucking Announces Order for 50 Nikola Tre FCEVs
AJR Trucking and Nikola will explore the opportunities to deploy Nikola’s 10,000 psi (700 bar) mobile fueling solution at AJR Trucking properties
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Inert Recycling (UK) Limited selects Renault Trucks tippers for toughest tasks
One of the leading haulage companies on the south coast, Inert Recycling (UK) Limited, experts in muck away and land restoration services, has selected Renault Trucks for its latest fleet additions.
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Wincanton selects Renault Trucks as part of multimillion pound investment in electric vehicles for IKEA
Wincanton has selected Renault Trucks as part of its multimillion investment in electric vehicle technology to provide home delivery services for IKEA, purchasing ten 16 tonne Renault Trucks E-Tech D16s, part of a 30-vehicle deal.
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How will the new EU General Safety Regulation affect your vehicles and business?
Here is our guide to all you need to know about the requirements of the new GSR legislation, and why Scania already has a ‘smart and safe’ commitment to vehicle, driver, and customer safety.
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Move to Volvo sees Prompt results for Bristol haulage firm
Prompt Transport has taken delivery of four new Volvo FH with I-Save Globetrotter 6x2 tractor units as part of a major upgrade that will see it switch its entire articulated fleet to Volvo Trucks.
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Magtec Names Engineering Director
Magtec, a Rotherham-based designer, manufacturer and integrator of drive systems for electric and hybrid vehicles, has promoted a new engineering director.
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Nikola Expands Presence to Canada with Nikola Tre BEV and FCEV Truck and Hydrogen Mobile Fueler Order from Alberta Motor Transport Association
Nikola announces the expansion of its presence in Alberta, Canada, with the sale of a Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle (BEV) and a Nikola Tre hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) to the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA).
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New DAF Electric Truck Assembly Plant Officially Opened
Series production of XD and XF Electric to start in summer 2023
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Hall of Fame: Paul Gratton's Scania 590 S V8
Check out Paul Gratton’s stunning and heavily modified Scania 590 S V8 in metallic Ruby Red, which has been wowwing fans and drivers throughout the UK since May last year.
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