Electric Truck

The new cooperation agreement between Boliden and Volvo Trucks means that two heavy, electric Volvo trucks will be used in Boliden’s Kankberg mine, outside Skellefteå in northern Sweden. The first truck will be used to transport rock bolts and other equipment down into the mine, the second will be l...

The order comprises a mix of New Generation DAF XF and XG tractor units for long and heavy haulage, as well as DAF LF and DAF XD vehicles with both electric and diesel drivelines for distribution and vocational applications.

The MD Electric will complement its highly efficient, diesel-powered MD model sibling, which has experienced growing customer demand since its introduction in 2020. The MD Electric is the second electric vehicle introduced by Mack Trucks to the industry.

Hino Trucks will offer indeed an electric version of their M- and L- Series medium duty trucks branded Me Series and Le Series available in 2024. The manufacturer will begin production of these new vehicles integrating SEA Electric's SEA-Drive power system.

The customer is the refuse collection company Arma, and this is the first heavy battery-electric truck from a global manufacturer to be in commercial operation in Africa. The truck will be delivered to the city of Rabat.

Mercedes tested the eActros LongHaul and eActros 300 as a tractor unit under extreme conditions at temperatures down to minus 25 degrees Celsius. The tests focused in particular on the effects of extreme cold on handling, ergonomics and comfort.