Trucks

a transformed AMT in the K220

A Transformed AMT in the K220

The transmission on the PowerTorque Kenworth test drive was the Eaton Endurant XD, and it’s genuinely a transformed AMT in the K220. This is an all-new box, which has been developed as an AMT from the ground up. 
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introducing a rugged off-road range

Introducing a Rugged Off-road Range

The next stage of a renewal for the Iveco brand sees a launch introducing a rugged off-road range, the T-Way. These new trucks are a replacement for the former Trakker model.
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driverless trucks by 2030

Driverless Trucks by 2030

Daimler Truck plans to introduce series-production driverless trucks by 2030 in the United States. Gianenrico Griffini, Italian Trucking Editor and President of the International  Truck of the Year Jury, got a taste of things to come when he hopped aboard a Freightliner Cascadia self-driving truck on the highways around Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.
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hydrogen fuel cell fridge uni

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Fridge Unit

Carrier Transicold unveiled its first trailer concept powered by a dedicated hydrogen fuel cell fridge unit at last year’s IAA Transportation exhibition in Hanover, Germany. 
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a hydrogen road map

A Hydrogen Road Map

There is a lot of talk about hydrogen as an alternative source of zero emissions fuel, but is there a hydrogen road map, and when will it arrive here in Australia?
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The Power and Torque of the K220

The Power and Torque of the K220

There’s also a large amount of new technology in the driveline of the latest Kenworth release, and PowerTorque’s recent test drive was an opportunity to look at the power and torque of the K220. It’s still the Cummins X15, but the adoption of the Adept concept, where the engine and the Eaton AMT transmission communicate at a high level, is a significant advance. 
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a truck within its comfort zone

A Truck Within its Comfort Zone

Some trucks look to be designed for a particular task, and Tim Giles finds when driving a Western Star 47X as a tipper and dog, it is a truck within its comfort zone.
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green hydrogen for Tasmania

Green Hydrogen for Tasmania

Renewable hydrogen project company Countrywide Hydrogen has announced a joint co-operation agreement between ReNu Energy’s wholly owned subsidiary Countrywide Hydrogen and 7R Logistics to promote the use of green hydrogen for Tasmania, as a fuel for trucks. 
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pushing ahead with fuel cell technology

Pushing Ahead with Fuel Cell Technology

With the world looking for zero emission transport solutions, one company, Cellcentric, jointly owned by Daimler Trucks and Volvo Group, is pushing ahead with fuel cell technology to be included in their heavy vehicle product portfolio.
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