Latest Trucks News
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£43 Million Investment to Improve UK Truckstops
UK lorry drivers will benefit from upgraded roadside facilities thanks to a 43 million GBP investment from the DfT and industry partners.
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Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 Sets New Standard For Long-Haul Heavy Trucking
Daimler Trucks has unveiled the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 battery-electric, long-haulage truck that can travel 500 kilometres on each charge…
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Simon Loos Orders 75 eActros 600 Electric Trucks from Mercedes-Benz Trucks
Logistics provider Simon Loos has ordered 75 eActros 600 electric trucks from Mercedes-Benz Trucks. They have a range of 500km.
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MAN Delivers First Fully Electric Heavy-Duty Truck
MAN Truck & Bus handed over its first 40-tonne electric truck to automotive supplier DRÄXLMAIER Group in Leipzig this week.
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Volvo to Launch Electric Truck with 600 km Range
In 2025, Volvo Trucks is set to launch its Volvo FH Electric electric truck with a 600-kilometre range.
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Germany: FC Bayern and MAN to Establish Charging Hub at Allianz Arena
In partnership with MAN Truck & Bus, FC Bayern Munich is set to build a Charging Hub for electric trucks and buses at the Allianz Arena.
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Keep on Truckin' — Without the Trucker
At AutoSens, Dave Tokic, VP of Corporate Development at Torc explored the role of trucks in advancing autonomous technologies.
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Daimler Truck and Volvo Group Partner for Vehicle Software
Daimler Truck and Volvo Group have announced a partnership to develop a new, standardised software and hardware platform.
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MAN Autonomous Truck Completes Motorway Test Drive in Germany
MAN Truck & Bus SE has become the first commercial vehicle manufacturer to test an autonomous truck on Germany's motorway.
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MAN Plans to Deliver Hydrogen Truck Series from 2025
MAN Truck & Bus has announced plans to become the first European truck manufacturer to launch a series of hydrogen-powered trucks.
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MAN and Plus to Drive Deployment of Autonomous Trucks
MAN has announced a new partnership with automated driving systems specialist, Plus to accelerate the deployment of autonomous trucks.
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£16 Million in Funding to Enhance UK Truckstops
In the UK, 16.5 million GBP in joint government and industry funding will help enhance truckstops for lorry drivers.
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Government Funding to Implement Wireless Charging in Australia
The Swinburne University of Technology is leading a project to implement dynamic wireless charging on Australian roads for heavy-duty vehicl…
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US: Kodiak Unveils Industry-First Autonomous Semi-Truck
Kodiak Robotics, Inc. has introduced the world's first fully autonomous driverless semi-truck, optimised for scaled deployment.
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Kapsch TrafficCom Installs Tolling System on New Highways in Serbia
Kapsch TrafficCom announces the opening of the first stage of the Moravski corridor and Ruma-Šabac highway tolling project in Serbia.
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Aurora and Continental to Mass-Produce Driverless Trucks from 2027
Continental and Aurora have finalised the design for the Aurora Drive: the world's first scalable autonomous trucking system.
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China: Pony.ai Receives Autonomous Trucking License in Guangzhou
Pony.ai has obtained a license to test platooning Level 4 autonomous trucks on open roads in Guangzhou, China.
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First Autonomous Truck to Operate on German Autobahn
The ATLAS-L4 research and development project will launch the first autonomous truck to drive on a German autobahn.
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UK Government Funding to Deploy Zero-Emission Trucks
The UK government is investing 200 million GBP in deploying an additional 370 zero-emission trucks across the nation.
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Waabi Partners with Uber Freight on Autonomous Truck Service
Autonomous technology developer, Waabi has partnered with Uber Freight to accelerate the scaled deployment of AI-powered autonomous trucks.
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Waymo to Halt Autonomous Trucking Timeline to Prioritise Ride-Hailing
Waymo has announced plans to sideline its work on autonomous trucking operations to increase its focus on the ride-hailing industry.
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EasyMile to Showcase Autonomous Yard Truck at TOC Europe
EasyMile invites all attendees to visit its stand (A14) at TOC Europe 2023 and learn first hand the capabilities of the autonomous yard truc…
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Japan: TuSimple's Autonomous Trucks Begin Tests on Tomei Expressway
TuSimple has begun testing Level 4 autonomous trucks on Japan's most significant freight corridor connecting Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka.
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Aurora Driver Capability Spotlight: Stormy Weather
Aurora has designed an innovative cleaning system that prevents moisture and debris from building up on autonomous vehicle sensors.