U.S.-based Daimler Truck brand Rizon to expand dealership network
Rizon expands its U.S. sales network with new dealerships in Arizona, New York, New Jersey, and Washington State. It is the newest truck brand within the Daimler Truck family.
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Software-defined vehicles, Mitsubishi FUSO signs MoU with REE Automotive
This collaboration permits Mitsubishi Fuso to assess the benefits of REE technology for its next-generation commercial vehicles and accelerate its shift to smarter, safer, and upgradable cloud-connected software-defined trucks. It will also evaluate REE as a supplier for Mitsubishi Fuso’s future pro...
Mercedes eEconic, 18 electric trucks to be delivered in Karlsruhe for waste collection
Since the end of September, seven fully electric waste collection vehicles have been in use throughout the Karlsruhe city area, with no area-specific restrictions. By 2035, the municipal fleet is to be completely converted to alternative drive systems, with the exception of a reserve for emergencies...
Mercedes eActros 600, crash tests carried out with DEKRA confirm high-level passive safety
As part of one of several real-world crash tests in Neumünster, Schleswig-Holstein, the eActros 600 was subjected to a side impact of the kind that can occur in serious road accidents. Despite the considerable force exerted, the entire high-voltage battery system and all electrical components remain...
Amazon to introduce up to 160 Mercedes eActros 600 in the UK
As part of a record-breaking order in January 2025, there will be a total of 160 electric trucks on UK roads once fully deployed, making Britain home to the highest number of eHGVs in Amazon's global transportation network. In fact, Amazon has installed fast charging points at its UK sites that can ...
The letter sent by major European truckmakers to EU Commission to weaken emissions targets
The letter, signed by Scania, MAN, Volvo Trucks, Daimler, IVECO and Ford Trucks, according to T&E, has the target to "to delay Europe’s transition to zero emission trucks". "The best would be to remove these stupid fines on the industry, and rather force everyone in the system through incentives or ...
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From lightweight materials to solutions for alternative powertrains, let’s see how JOST supports greener mobility
Additionally, JOST ensures advanced recycling solutions for end-of-life components. All these innovations aim to minimize environmental impact, decrease carbon footprint, and promote sustainability within the transportation sector. Let's see how, in terms of very concrete product and solutions. Here...
Read the new issue of Sustainable Truck&Van magazine. Out now!
The second issue of the year of Sustainable Truck&Van magazine will be distributed at Solutrans 2025, from November 18 to 22 in Lyon.
Solutrans 2025, Renault Trucks enhances the heavy, medium and light-duty truck range
As usual, Solutrans is a very important event for Renault Trucks. Indeed, the company exploits the French exhibition to introduce the latest novelties to its truck and commercial vehicle range. This year, most of the the main highlights deal with the electric vehicle range. Renault Trucks T E-Tech i...
Air Liquide to rely on hydrogen-powered MAN hTGX trucks in the Netherlands
As stated by Air Liquide, the first two MAN hTGX trucks will be operated by Air Liquide's local logistics partner, Schenk Tanktransport, a leading player in sustainable logistics across the Benelux. The trucks will be integrated into Air Liquide's existing distribution network in order to replace co...
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RIZON Class 4 and Class 5 electric trucks are headed to Canada for the very first time
“I’m very excited the first order of RIZON trucks is reaching Canada and will soon be on the streets serving customers with zero-emission operations,” said Andreas Deuschle, the Global Head of RIZON Truck.
Achim Puchert is the new Mercedes-Benz Trucks CEO
Achim Puchert (45) is currently CEO and President Mercedes-Benz do Brasil and Latin America. The position had been vacant since former CEO, Karin Rådström, was in turn appointed CEO of Daimler Truck AG, back in September.
Swedish Falkenklev Logistik relies on six FUSO eCanter for DHL distribution in Malmö
The compact 8.55-tonne vehicles have a wheelbase of 4,750 mm and a maximum body length of 7.2 m, offering up to 15 pallet spaces. The FUSO eCanter vehicles located in Sweden are equipped with the size M-battery pack, which consists of two batteries and promises a range of up to 140 km.
Autonomous driving, Torc Robotics successfully completes validation of driverless trucks in Texas
Conducted at full operating speed of up to 65 mph (approximately 105 km/h), the product acceptance test underscores Torc's progress in autonomous driving capabilities and prepares the company to be able to scale and commercialize safe, robust autonomous trucking solutions by 2027.
Volvo Trucks and Daimler Truck sign binding agreement in view of software-based vehicle joint venture
The two commercial vehicle industry players have now signed a binding agreement to establish the joint venture and are working towards setting up the company that will be headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden. The transaction is expected to be completed in the first half of 2025.
Mercedes eEconic, the zero-emission helicopter refueling solution for Airbus
The experts at ROHR and Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks have jointly implemented the integration of the tank and base vehicle. The intention behind the addition of the all-electric refueling vehicle to the fleet is to reduce emissions from the handling fleet and make the immediate vehicle environment a...
Stina Fagerman (Mercedes): “We rely on TCO and ask for support on public infrastructure to boost e-truck sales”. Our interview
"E-trucks will always be more expensive to buy the first time, because the price is then two or two and a half times higher. But then during the lifetime, if you drive around 100,000-120,000 kilometers per year, it really makes sense for many of our customers. Therefore, we are very proud of our pro...
IAA 2024, Daimler Truck announces series production of the eActros 600 and launches new TruckCharge brand
Daimler Truck is celebrating the start of series production of the eActros 600 at the end of this November at the Mercedes-Benz Wörth plant. The first customer vehicles of the eActros 600 are due to be produced and registered before the end of 2024. In addition, to make e-mobility simple and profita...
Velocity EV to rebrand as Rizon USA
Rizon USA will have the target to expand its national dealer network and support network across the U.S. medium-duty truck market for its zero-emission vehicles.
‘Generational transition’ at Daimler Truck. Karin Rådström replaces Martin Daum as CEO
Former Mercedes-Benz Trucks CEO, Karin Rådström, is about to replace Martin Daum from October 1st. Rådström has been appointed in this function until January 31, 2029. Martin Daum will remain as full member of the Board of Management until December 31, 2024, to support a smooth handover.
