In Europe, Renault Trucks, part of the Volvo group, has set up a joint venture with electric vehicle manufacturer EDF to create a light Read more
Aerodynamic wheel covers
A US inventor is attracting attention around the world with his simple yet effective fuel saving aerodynamic device. The Deflecktor was invented by Jon Read more
Western Star unveils big banger
A 16L engine to be fitted exclusively to Western Star trucks has been unveiled by the truck manufacturer at the Mid-America Trucking Show. Read more
Some greenhouse gas benefit from biofuels
A report by the International Food Policy Research Institute claims that using up to 5.6% of biofuels in European road transport does deliver net Read more
FedEx goes electric
Purpose-built electric trucks will be part of an evaluation exercise for FedEx Express in the US. The four trucks sourced from two different suppliers Read more
Big plans for Daimler
Daimler Trucks is preparing for the largest introduction of new vehicles in its history. The company says it plans to spend $3.2 billion over Read more
Improving battery technology
A breakthrough in battery design in the USA may lead to the development of a cheaper battery technology which could in turn reduce the Read more
Mack auto box breaks cover
The long anticipated introduction of the Volvo I-shift gearbox onto the Mack Truck range has been unveiled at the recent Mid-America Trucking Show. The Read more