Truck & Bus News Releases
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General Motors signs MoU with Nikola to supply Hydrotec fuel cell systems
General Motors Co. today announced it has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Nikola Corporation for a global supply agreement to provide its Hydrotec fuel cell system for Nikola’s Class 7/8 semi-trucks
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The most innovative trucks for the electric future: Mercedes-Benz eActros and Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck win 2021 Truck Innovation Award
The most innovative trucks for the electric future bear the three-pointed star – that’s the verdict of the renowned International Truck of the Year (IToY) jury, which awarded its prestigious 2021 Truck Innovation Award to two trucks from Mercedes-Benz: the battery-electric eActros and the fuel-cell concept Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck
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CNH Industrial, Accenture and Microsoft collaborate to develop connected industrial vehicles
Five-year agreement involves the creation of global network of digital hubs to help CNH Industrial enhance its digital capabilities
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Knorr-Bremse and Schmitz Cargobull sign multi-year supply agreement for trailer brake and chassis control solutions
Knorr-Bremse, the global market leader for braking systems and a leading supplier of other rail and commercial vehicle systems, and Schmitz Cargobull have concluded a multi-year supply agreement for trailer brake and chassis control solutions
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Continental: Prototype tires for electric buses tested at the Contidrom
Automakers and commercial vehicle manufacturers are not alone in having to change their processes in response to electric mobility. Tire manufacturers too need to come up with new development concepts to accommodate this new form of propulsion
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Greater Paris receives first electric coach from BYD
In a concerted effort to limit its most polluting vehicles, the City of Paris has introduced a Low Emission Zone (LEZ) to restrict greenhouse gas emissions in the French capital
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Slovenia’s first electric transporter is a MAN eTGE
In early November, Henkel Maribor d.o.o. took possession of a MAN eTGE electric transporter, thus setting a milestone in distribution and delivery logistics in Slovenia
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MAN Truck & Bus starts series production of the all-electric Lion’s City E
At MAN's plant in Starachowice, Poland, series production of battery-powered city buses was successfully launched at the beginning of October. The first customer vehicle to come off the assembly line is the 12 metre solo version of the Lion’s City E
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DHL: Saloodo! Launches digital freight platform globally
The logistics start-up Saloodo! remains on course for expansion
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SMMT: UK commercial vehicle production down -25.6% in October
UK commercial vehicle (CV) production decreased by -25.6% in October, with 6,761 units manufactured, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)
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Volvo Buses: How Gothenburg succeeded with the large-scale implementation of electric buses
More and more cities around Europe are investing in fossil-free and sustainable public transport. With 145 Volvo Electric Articulated buses, Gothenburg, Sweden, takes the step to large-scale electrified public transport in December
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Hydrogen Solaris buses go to Sweden
The Solaris Urbino 12 hydrogen bus has won yet another client. Operator Transdev has signed a contract with Solaris Bus & Coach to supply two hydrogen buses
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Scania launches electrically assisted steering
Scania is introducing EAS as an option on its trucks. The electrically assisted steering will enhance the driving experience and enable new or improved driver support systems
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