looking into the Traton future

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

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

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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getting ready for change

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

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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