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Mitsubishi Fuso Launches A New Model Of The Heavy Duty Super Great

Newly features the emergency driving stop system Emergency Stop Assist as a Japan-first for trucks. The new feature is part of Active Drive Assist 2 the upgraded level 2 automated driving support system. Fitted with Active Sideguard Assist 1.0 making the Super Great the first* heavy-duty truck model in Japan to come installed with a braking system to mitigate potential risks in left-turns. Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) one of A...

Serial Production Starts For Volvo Trucks’ New Generation Of Heavy Duty Trucks

Volvo Trucks new generation of heavy-duty truck models have entered serial production at the CO2 neutral Tuve plant in Gothenburg Sweden. Volvo Trucks’ new generation of heavy-duty trucks – the Volvo FH FH16 FM and FMX – are now entering serial production in Volvo’s manufacturing plants in Sweden Belgium and Russia. “We are very excited that our new generation of trucks will soon be reaching our valued customers. All four truck models have been de...

Volvo Trucks First To Deliver Amazon Alexa In New Heavy Duty Trucks

The new Volvo FH Volvo FH Volvo FM and Volvo FMX will be the first commercial heavy-duty trucks to come with Alexa built-in. The integration of Alexa will enable truck drivers to get directions make phone calls listen to the news and access entertainment all with simple voice commands. Volvo trucks with Alexa will be available from March 2021 in Austria France Germany Ireland Italy Spain and the United Kingdom. In September 2020 Volvo Trucks start...

Ud Trucks Adds High Capacity Short Cab Model To Quon Family

UD Trucks has expanded its flagship heavy-duty truck range with the launch of a new "short-cab" Quon enabling more room for cargo and improved productivity. The truck will be available from June 1 in Japan. Compared to the conventional full cab this model has increased the loading capacity volume by shortening the cab length by 295 mm. The length of the loading platform has been extended to 10.02 meters allowing more room for cargo. In addition by...

Iveco Welcomes The German Federal Council’s Final Decision To Extend Motorway Toll Exemption For Natural Gas Heavy Duty Trucks

The toll extension will benefit transporters who operate IVECO’s Natural Power heavy-duty in their fleets both on German and international routes due to the country’s central position at the crossroads of the main European long-haul corridors. The decision will also boost the efforts for the implementation of biogas as a path to zero emission. IVECO is also celebrating today World Environment Day with a new video on Sustainability that highlights ...