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Manufacturing / Production Volvo Trucks' first EV battery assembly plant to open in Q3 2022

Volvo Trucks' first EV battery assembly plant to open in Q3 2022

The battery assembly plant is located within Volvo Trucks' existing manufacturing complex in Ghent, Belgium.
By Brian Potter 18 May 2022
Industry UK new van registrations down by almost a third amid supply issues

UK new van registrations down by almost a third amid supply issues

The global semiconductor shortage is being blamed for sluggish sales.
By James Fossdyke 13 May 2022
Commercial Vehicles Solo AVT reveals the design of SD1 electric lorry

Solo AVT reveals the design of SD1 electric lorry

It's a long-haul battery-electric Class 8 truck, tailored for autonomous driving.
By Brian Potter 10 May 2022
Commercial Vehicles UK: Arrival Bus gets European Vehicle Type Approval, EU certification

UK: Arrival Bus gets European Vehicle Type Approval, EU certification

This is a critical step towards Arrival Buses carrying passengers on public roads in Europe and the United Kingdom with zero emissions.
By Brian Potter 10 May 2022
Commercial Vehicles UK: DPD ordered 1,000 Ford E-Transit electric vans

UK: DPD ordered 1,000 Ford E-Transit electric vans

The first units will be delivered later this month.
By Brian Potter 09 May 2022
Commercial Vehicles Volvo heavy duty electric truck lineup now officially on sale

Volvo heavy duty electric truck lineup now officially on sale

Production of the FH, FM and FMX Electric will begin this fall in Volvo’s carbon-neutral Tuve plant.
By Brian Potter 04 May 2022
Manufacturing / Production UK commercial vehicle manufacturing up while car production flounders

UK commercial vehicle manufacturing up while car production flounders

UK commercial vehicle output was up on pre-pandemic levels in March.
By James Fossdyke 04 May 2022
Commercial Vehicles Earthcruiser reveals new isuzu-based overland platform with GM V8 engine

Earthcruiser reveals new isuzu-based overland platform with GM V8 engine

It will underpin the next-generation EXP and FX models.
By Anthony Karr 01 May 2022
Autonomous Cars Full-size autonomous bus now on the road in Scotland for testing

Full-size autonomous bus now on the road in Scotland for testing

No passengers are allowed on the buses yet.
By Brian Potter 26 April 2022
00:16 Teasers Ford teases its second all-electric commercial vehicle

Ford teases its second all-electric commercial vehicle

It's one of four upcoming new commercial models, envisioned for the European market.
By Mark Kane 24 April 2022
Commercial Vehicles Europe: Ford E-Transit entered series production in Turkey

Europe: Ford E-Transit entered series production in Turkey

The company has already received over 5,000 orders.
By Brian Potter 11 April 2022
Commercial Vehicles Amazon UK introduces DAF CF electric lorries

Amazon UK introduces DAF CF electric lorries

The company would like to achieve 50% of shipments with net-zero carbon by 2030.
By Brian Potter 01 April 2022
Crashes / Wrecks Lorry jumps over motorway embankment, catches fire

Lorry jumps over motorway embankment, catches fire

Thankfully, the driver suffered only minor injuries.
By Brian Potter 22 March 2022
11:55 Official 2023 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo debuts with huge load area, wood flooring

2023 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo debuts with huge load area, wood flooring

The electric workhorse has two or three seats.
By Brian Potter 09 March 2022
Industry UK new van market remains above pre-pandemic levels despite slump

UK new van market remains above pre-pandemic levels despite slump

The market was down six percent in February, but sales remain strong.
By James Fossdyke 08 March 2022
Manufacturing / Production UK commercial vehicle production up by almost a quarter in January

UK commercial vehicle production up by almost a quarter in January

That's in spite of the ongoing global microchip shortage.
By James Fossdyke 01 March 2022
Patents Tesla Semi may get an Automatic Tyre Inflation System - patent

Tesla Semi may get an Automatic Tyre Inflation System - patent

Tesla applied for a related patent years ago, though the new patent addresses previous shortcomings.
By Brian Potter 25 February 2022
Commercial Vehicles Europe: Electric truck market almost tripled In 2021

Europe: Electric truck market almost tripled In 2021

Volvo Trucks sells more than any other manufacturer.
By Brian Potter 24 February 2022
07:49 Commercial Vehicles Check out the Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo interior

Check out the Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo interior

The front reminds us of ID.3/ID.4, while the cargo compartment appears to be quite spacious.
By Brian Potter 22 February 2022
Commercial Vehicles UK van market suffers in January after bumper month last year

UK van market suffers in January after bumper month last year

But estimates suggest 2022 will still be a strong year for the industry.
By James Fossdyke 08 February 2022
Official Hyundai Casper becomes world’s most adorable van, probably

Hyundai Casper becomes world’s most adorable van, probably

The tiny car loses the rear seats to expand cargo capacity. Oh, and it has a foot-operated parking brake.
By Brian Potter 04 February 2022
10:52 Races and Chases UK: Seven big HGVs drag race for heavyweight hauling supremacy

UK: Seven big HGVs drag race for heavyweight hauling supremacy

These are powerful machines, but they’re not quick.
By Brian Potter 03 February 2022
Manufacturing / Production UK commercial vehicle production on the up despite chip shortage

UK commercial vehicle production on the up despite chip shortage

Rising demand for home deliveries is being credited with the increase.
By James Fossdyke 28 January 2022
Commercial Vehicles See camouflaged Volkswagen ID. Buzz spotted in Norway

See camouflaged Volkswagen ID. Buzz spotted in Norway

It simply showed up at a fast charging station.
By Brian Potter 26 January 2022
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