Trucks

interest in the new low carbon technologies grows

Interest in the New Low Carbon Technologies Grows

The Truck Industry Council (TIC) has released its inaugural report into the Low Zero Emission Vehicle market in Australia, the Low Zero Emission Truck Market Update Report is expected to be released quarterly on this topic, as interest in the new low carbon technologies grows in the trucking industry.
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an urgent need for legislative change

An Urgent Need for Legislative Change

Volvo characterise the near future as one of the more exciting and disruptive periods in road transport industry, but, and it’s a big but, there is an urgent need for legislative change, according to the company, at an event in Brisbane.
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a combination of engine brake and retarder

A Combination of Engine Brake and Retarder

One of Scania’s strong suits is the retardation available, the design still uses a combination of engine brake and retarder. This does prove effective, when in cruise control at 100 km/h heading south down the Hume Highway, on a recent road test with a R770 prime mover and fully loaded B-double set, in the constant ascent and descent countryside there are minimal occasions when the service brakes needed to be used. 
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diesel, electric and fuel cell from Hino and Fuso

Diesel, Electric and Fuel Cell From Hino and Fuso

It’s the Japan Mobility Show 2023 this week and that means a wide array of new trucks are being launched this week including new diesel, electric and fuel cell from Hino and Fuso. Interestingly for Australian truck buyers they are all introducing new heavy duty models, something which does not happen very often in the Japanese market.
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Isuzu fuel cell truck unveiled

Isuzu Fuel Cell Truck Unveiled

The Isuzu Group booth at the Japan Mobility Show 2023, which begins in Tokyo this week will see an Isuzu fuel cell truck unveiled. The truck comes as a result of a cooperation agreement between Isuzu Motors and Honda Motor.
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trucks, lease of buy?

Trucks, Lease or Buy?

The way trucking companies get access to the equipment they need to run their business is changing and many are looking at a number of alternatives, looking at trucks, lease of buy? Adrian Beach, General Manager Penske Truck Leasing, reckons the market is moving and adapting to change.
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created active space in the cabin

Created Active Space in the Cabin

Apart from the driveline, which is a known quantity, Iveco have added to and created active space in the cabin of the S-Way, turning it into something which is much better than before. It’s going to work well and it’s a useful tool. Iveco haven’t done anything with the dimensions. It’s the same size box as it was originally, but they’ve done a better job with this space than they have done before in the past. 
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passionate people produce

Passionate People Produce

The crowning of Kenworth K220 as the Truck of the Year Australasia is a testament to the excellence of Paccar and the broad network of suppliers and their collective relentless pursuit of innovation, proof that passionate people produce. 
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excellent driving environment

Excellent Driving Environment

The feeling inside the cabin is always relaxed and quiet. This road test saw PowerTorque taking a full loaded B-double from Sydney to Melbourne pulled by a Scania R770 extended cab prime mover.
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