One of the main issues in the move across to zero emission trucking is that of refuelling infrastructure for alt-power vehicles, Erik Gustafson, R&D Engineer, Chart Industries, explains.
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Alt-power is Developing Fast in Europe
Three announcements this week gives the impression that alt-power is developing fast in Europe. Westport, Volvo and Mercedes Benz are involved in new initiatives.
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Technology Choices for Zero Emissions
Looking forward into the future, and being developed right now, there are a wide range of technology choices for zero emissions.
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Looking into the Traton Future
With the coming together of four trucks brands, in the Traton Group, the global truck maker is looking into the Traton future and preparing for the the next generations of trucks. PowerTorque asked MAN CEO, Alexander Vlaskamp how that is likely to play out.
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Thinking Outside the Box
The next couple of decades are going to require that the Australian trucking industry has to do some serious thinking outside the box.
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Driving Experience of a Fuel Cell Truck
In a recent test drive of the first hydrogen truck on Aussie roads, it was the first opportunity to have a look at what the driving experience of a fuel cell truck might be like. The Taurus from HDrive and Pure Hydrogen is an Australian adaptation of a truck developed in China.
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Over 1,000km on One Tank of Hydrogen
A prototype Mercedes-Benz GenH2 truck on a recent test drive across Germany in normal traffic conditions managed over 1,000km on one tank of hydrogen.
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Campaigning, Learning and Decarbonising with NatRoad
Delegates at the conference held on the Gold Coast last week were campaigning, learning and decarbonising with NatRoad, as the largest road transport industry association had a successful gathering.
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Getting Ready for Change
Attending the partner lunch which kicks off the NatRoad conference every year, yesterday, I was struck by the words of the guest speaker at the event who took his audience through the process of getting ready for change. He went through the implications and capabilities of artificial intelligence, heading into the future, and showed us just how powerful this is as a tool.
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Electrify the Trailer
ZF’s latest version of its concept to electrify the trailer will be on show at a major trade show in Germany. The ZF electrified trailer solution is made possible by integrating ZF’s AxTrax 2 electric axle with a modular battery system box for regeneration and traction support.
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