Tag: "trucks"

IVECO GROUP AND NIKOLA CORP. ON A NEW FASE

Iveco Group and Nikola Corporation have announced a new phase of their partnership to develop zero-emission heavy-duty trucks in North America and Europe. Iveco Group will concentrate its efforts in Europe, while Nikola will focus on North America, offering BEV, FCEV and hydrogen infrastructure. Both companies will continue to work together to lead the energy transition for the future of mobility.

MEGAWATT CHARGING SYSTEM

Scania and ABB E-mobility have successfully tested a pilot megawatt charging system for heavy-duty vehicles, halving the charging time, moving towards a zero-emission transport future.

HYDROGEN TRUCK TESTS

Volvo Trucks has introduced zero-emission hydrogen-powered electric trucks, ideal for long-haul trips and areas without charging infrastructure. The trucks will be available in the second half of this decade.

PARTNERSHIP KÄSSBOHRER AND SPENGLER

German semi-trailer company Kässbohrer has entered into a new partnership with Hermann Spengler GmbH & Co. KG, a specialist in prefabricated safety barriers. Spengler has invested in Kässbohrer’s K.SSL 35 silo vehicle, which offers high manoeuvrability and safety.

VICTORY IN THE DAKAR

The 45th edition of the Dakar ended successfully for the new IVECO teams. The drivers got through this test of extreme endurance with the best results, having covered more than 8.500 km on dangerous terrain and through vast stretches of sandy dunes. Janus van Kasteren Jr, with his consistent performance, took first place in the overall classification, followed by Martin van den Brink and Mitchel van den Brink. The two IVECO teams started to show their strengths right from the prologue of the race, with IVECO Powerstar trucks powered by FPT Industrial Cursor 13 engines.