For those who have never been to IAA, held every other year in Hanover, Germany: the show is massive. Like “walking city blocks from one gigantic booth to another” massive. I dropped by the booths of the North American Class 8 manufacturers to get a look at what they’re offering in the European market and perhaps caught a glimpse into what might make it to our market. Check out the videos below to take your own stroll around IAA 2018 booths.
The trucks will run routes in the Montreal area for Loblaw Companies Limited.
Loblaw Companies Limited, a food and pharmacy retailer in Canada, has deployed two Volvo VNR Electric trucks to service its grocery stores in the greater Montreal area.
“It is a win-win opportunity to support customers who share our commitment to a sustainable future, so we are honored to be to be part of this journey with Loblaw as they work to transition their fleet to fossil-free solutions,” said Peter Voorhoeve, president of Volvo Trucks North America.
Orders were at their highest level since December 2022.
The automated manual transmission is now available in Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks in Mexico and Latin America.
After struggling with shifting, the CDL test is ahead on this episode of the Fuel Efficiency Faceoff.
The maximum trailer load of this Arocs SLT 4463 AS 8×6 is 1,000 tons.
UNFI will combine these trucks with refrigerated trailers cooled by Carrier’s all-electric Vector eCool TRU.
The 20 Freightliner eCascadias are expected to result in the reduced use of 40,000 gallons of diesel fuel per year.
Early success with propane-powered trucks has the fleet planning to replace more diesel trucks.
Adaptive Cruise Control Stop and Auto Go and Highway Departure Braking to Zero features are now available.
