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The Quarry is Turning Silent as VolvoCE Electrifies its Articulated Hauler Trucks
The Quarry is Turning Silent as VolvoCE Electrifies its Articulated Hauler Trucks There’s a particular smell to a Swedish forest in early summer, all warm pine and damp earth, and at Volvo Days 2026 in Eskilstuna it came mixed with the low growl of heavy machinery working hard. That’s where I found myself behind the … Read more…
Volvo Pushes Electric Trucking Past The 700 Kilometre Mark
Volvo Pushes Electric Trucking Past The 700 Kilometre Mark Volvo Trucks has lifted the ceiling on how far a heavy electric truck can run between charges, unveiling an FH Aero Electric with extended range that’s rated for up to 700 kilometres on a single charge. For a segment that’s long been written off as too … Read more…
England’s Bus Lanes Getting a New Set of Electronic Eyes
England’s Bus Lanes Getting a New Set of Electronic Eyes A US technology firm has just cleared the one hurdle that turns an ordinary city bus into a roving enforcement officer. Hayden AI, a San Francisco-based outfit that bolts artificial intelligence onto public transport fleets, has secured approval from the UK’s Vehicle Certification Agency for … Read more…
Crankcase Ventilation on Diesel Work Trucks
Crankcase Ventilation on Diesel Work Trucks The Overlooked Maintenance Issue Killing Your Engine From the Inside If you run a diesel pickup in a fleet, you’ve probably heard plenty about DPF clogs and EGR failures. Those get all the attention. But there’s a quieter system on your diesel engine that causes just as much damage … Read more…
XPENG Introduces First Mass Produced Robotaxi Platform
XPENG Introduces First Mass Produced Robotaxi Platform Autonomous mobility has spent the better part of a decade trapped between bold promises and limited pilot programmes. Cities around the world have witnessed impressive demonstrations of self-driving technology, yet large-scale commercial deployment has remained frustratingly elusive. Regulatory hurdles, hardware costs, safety concerns and the… Read more…
UK Power Networks Mapping the Future of Electric Freight
UK Power Networks Mapping the Future of Electric Freight Britain’s freight industry is approaching a pivotal moment. While passenger electric vehicles have steadily entered the mainstream over the past decade, the transition of heavy goods vehicles from diesel to battery-electric propulsion represents a far more complex challenge. Logistics operators are not simply swapping engines. They … Read more…
Panasonic Tough Command Reshaping Connected Fleet Intelligence
Panasonic Tough Command Reshaping Connected Fleet Intelligence Fleet operations across construction, utilities, emergency response and transport are becoming increasingly data-driven, yet many organisations are still managing fragmented in-vehicle technology ecosystems held together by layers of disconnected hardware and software. Rugged laptops, telematics modules, GPS trackers, vehicle diagnosti… Read more…
Netherlands Tightens Enforcement Ahead of National Truck Toll Rollout
Netherlands Tightens Enforcement Ahead of National Truck Toll Rollout The Netherlands is preparing for one of the most significant changes to its freight transport system in decades, with the national truck toll scheme set to begin on 1 July 2026. The move places the country alongside a growing number of European nations adopting kilometre-based road … Read more…
Why J1939 Gauges Are Critical in Heavy Equipment Instrument Clusters?
Why J1939 Gauges Are Critical in Heavy Equipment Instrument Clusters? Modern heavy vehicles and machines, such as tractors, buses, and construction equipment, rely on advanced technology to operate safely and efficiently. One of the most important components of these machines is the instrument cluster, the dashboard that displays all the key information operators need while … Read more…
Keeping Construction Fleets on the Move
Keeping Construction Fleets on the Move What Every Site Manager Needs to Know About Diesel Truck Maintenance A construction project moves at the pace of its logistics. Concrete arrives on time or it doesn’t. Aggregates reach the paving crew on schedule or the entire day’s work stalls. Heavy equipment gets repositioned between sites efficiently or … Read more…
Autonomous Freight Reshaping America’s Food Supply Chain
Autonomous Freight Reshaping America’s Food Supply Chain The race to automate long-haul freight has shifted out of the testing phase and onto live commercial corridors, with autonomous trucking company Aurora Innovation beginning driverless freight operations for McLane Company in Texas. The move marks another significant milestone for autonomous logistics in North America and offers a … Read more…
Aeva Accelerating Autonomous Freight with 4D LiDAR for Daimler Trucks
Aeva Accelerating Autonomous Freight with 4D LiDAR for Daimler Trucks The race to commercialise autonomous freight transport has entered a more serious phase. For years, the industry has been flooded with pilot projects, prototype demonstrations and carefully choreographed test runs across American highways. Now, attention is shifting towards something far more commercially significant: industrial… Read more…
Hydrogen Refuelling Networks Push Safety Testing into Focus
Hydrogen Refuelling Networks Push Safety Testing into Focus Hydrogen may still represent a relatively small slice of the global transport energy market, yet investment in hydrogen infrastructure is accelerating at a pace few in the energy sector can ignore. Governments across Europe, Asia and North America are pouring billions into hydrogen corridors, heavy transport decarbonisation … Read more…
Ouster Redefines Machine Vision With Native Colour LiDAR and Physical AI Ambitions
Ouster Redefines Machine Vision With Native Colour LiDAR and Physical AI Ambitions Autonomous machines are becoming a far more serious proposition for the construction, mining, transport and infrastructure sectors. From robotic survey crews and autonomous haul trucks to intelligent traffic systems and AI-powered industrial inspection, the industry is shifting steadily toward machines capable of pe… Read more…
TRL Sets New Course for UK Police Blue Light Safety Standards
TRL Sets New Course for UK Police Blue Light Safety Standards The UK policing fleet is heading for one of its most significant vehicle safety reforms in decades, with TRL commissioned by the Metropolitan Police Service on behalf of the National Police Chiefs’ Council to develop a national Fleet Blue Light Standard for emergency vehicle … Read more…
Argonne Opens Heavy Duty Test Centre to Accelerate Cleaner Freight Innovation
Argonne Opens Heavy Duty Test Centre to Accelerate Cleaner Freight Innovation Developing the next generation of medium and heavy-duty vehicles has become one of the transport sector’s toughest engineering challenges. Truck manufacturers, logistics operators and technology suppliers are being asked to deliver lower emissions, better fuel economy, stronger uptime and smarter automation, all while na… Read more…
Isuzu D Max 2.2 Raises the Stakes for Workhorse Pick Ups
Isuzu D Max 2.2 Raises the Stakes for Workhorse Pick Ups The arrival of the Isuzu D-Max 2.2 signals more than a routine model update. In a market where emissions pressure, rising operating costs and evolving fleet expectations are reshaping procurement decisions, Isuzu’s latest move reflects a broader shift in how light commercial vehicles are … Read more…
BYD Targets UK Commercial Fleets with Electric Dolphin Cargo e-Van Debut
BYD Targets UK Commercial Fleets with Electric Dolphin Cargo e-Van Debut The steady electrification of transport has already reshaped passenger mobility across Europe, yet the commercial vehicle sector has lagged behind, constrained by cost, range anxiety and operational compromises. That gap is now narrowing. BYD is stepping directly into the UK light commercial vehicle market … Read more…
Isuzu and Toyota Move Hydrogen Trucks Toward Commercial Reality
Isuzu and Toyota Move Hydrogen Trucks Toward Commercial Reality The race to decarbonise freight transport has entered a decisive phase, with Isuzu Motors Limited and Toyota Motor Corporation aligning their engineering capabilities to develop a next-generation light-duty fuel cell truck. Designed for mass production by fiscal year 2027, the programme reflects a growing recognition that … Read more…
New Isuzu D Max Delivers More Torque For Real World Demands
New Isuzu D Max Delivers More Torque For Real World Demands The latest iteration of the Isuzu D-Max arrives at a time when the European pick-up market is navigating tighter emissions standards, rising operational costs, and a growing expectation for passenger-car comfort in commercial vehicles. Set to debut at the Commercial Vehicle Show in April, … Read more…
Global Truck Giants Unite to Accelerate Hydrogen Power for Heavy Transport
Global Truck Giants Unite to Accelerate Hydrogen Power for Heavy Transport The decision by Daimler Truck AG, Volvo Group and Toyota Motor Corporation to deepen collaboration through cellcentric marks a significant moment in the race to decarbonise heavy-duty transport. While the agreement remains non-binding for now, the intent is clear: scale hydrogen fuel cell systems … Read more…
Netherlands Moves to Distance Based Truck Tolling Across National Road Network
Netherlands Moves to Distance Based Truck Tolling Across National Road Network The Netherlands is set to introduce a nationwide distance-based truck toll from 1 July 2026, marking a decisive shift in how freight transport is charged across one of Europe’s most strategically important logistics corridors. From that date, all qualifying heavy goods vehicles will pay … Read more…
Kia PV5 Delivers a Turning Point for Electric Vans in Europe
Kia PV5 Delivers a Turning Point for Electric Vans in Europe The light commercial vehicle sector rarely shifts overnight. It evolves in increments, shaped by regulation, operating costs and the daily realities of fleet operators. Yet every so often, a new entrant forces the conversation forward. The arrival of the Kia PV5, now recognised as … Read more…
Volkswagen Transporter Evolution Signals a New Era for Fleet Efficiency
Volkswagen Transporter Evolution Signals a New Era for Fleet Efficiency The modern commercial vehicle is no longer just a means of transport, it has become a mobile workspace, a data node and, increasingly, a strategic asset in operational efficiency. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has expanded its Transporter ecosystem with this in mind, with a blend of … Read more…
Why Work Zones, Freight Corridors, and Heavy Traffic Make Truck Crashes More Complex
Why Work Zones, Freight Corridors, and Heavy Traffic Make Truck Crashes More Complex Truck crashes are rarely simple, but the risk becomes even more serious when large commercial vehicles move through construction zones, freight corridors, and congested urban roads. In these environments, a single mistake can have consequences far beyond a damaged bumper or delayed … Read more…
Regulation Is Quietly Engineering the Future of Autonomous Logistics
Regulation Is Quietly Engineering the Future of Autonomous Logistics Across Europe’s transport corridors, something fundamental is shifting. It is not being driven by flashy technology launches or bold announcements about self-driving trucks. Instead, it is being shaped quietly, almost methodically, through regulation. Systems like Poland’s SENT system are not simply compliance tools. They are lay… Read more…
AI Takes the Wheel as Uber, Lyft and NVIDIA Redefine Global Mobility
AI Takes the Wheel as Uber, Lyft and NVIDIA Redefine Global Mobility The race to build truly autonomous, AI-driven mobility ecosystems has entered a decisive phase. What was once framed as a contest between individual robotaxi developers is now evolving into something far broader and more consequential: a platform-driven transformation of global transport networks. At … Read more…
Poland Sets the Pace for Connected Transport Regulation
Poland Sets the Pace for Connected Transport Regulation In the world of European freight and infrastructure logistics, regulatory change rarely arrives quietly. When Poland introduced new requirements under its SENT system framework in December 2024, it sent a clear signal to fleet operators, logistics firms and vehicle manufacturers alike. The movement of so called high … Read more…
Kapsch TrafficCom Partners With TomTom To Power Intelligent Mobility
Kapsch TrafficCom Partners With TomTom To Power Intelligent Mobility Urban congestion, inefficient transport networks and rising demands on infrastructure are placing extraordinary pressure on road authorities around the world. Cities are growing, freight volumes are increasing and public expectations for efficient mobility continue to rise. Against this backdrop, access to accurate traffic intell… Read more…
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Expands Portfolio as Electric Vans Gain Ground
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Expands Portfolio as Electric Vans Gain Ground The global market for light commercial vehicles has been anything but predictable in recent years. Rising costs, shifting emissions regulations and uncertain demand for electric vehicles have forced manufacturers to rethink strategies while continuing to serve fleets, logistics providers and tradespeople who rely on depe… Read more…
Volkswagen’s Hanover Plant Celebrates 70 Years of Industrial Innovation
Volkswagen’s Hanover Plant Celebrates 70 Years of Industrial Innovation The Hanover production facility operated by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has long stood as one of Europe’s most important industrial automotive sites. As the plant marks its 70th anniversary, the story unfolding there is no longer simply about vans and transporters rolling off an assembly line. Instead, … Read more…
Daimler Truck Strengthens Distribution Across Middle East And Africa
Daimler Truck Strengthens Distribution Across Middle East And Africa In a region where infrastructure pipelines stretch from giga projects in the Gulf to rapidly expanding transport corridors across Sub Saharan Africa, distribution networks are no longer a back office function. They are, in many respects, the commercial engine of the heavy vehicle industry. A Daimler … Read more…
How Accurate Weight Measurement Supports Warehouse Operations
How Accurate Weight Measurement Supports Warehouse Operations Let’s talk about money. Every time your warehouse ships a product with the wrong weight logged, you’re literally throwing cash out the door. Incorrect freight bills, angry customers sending stuff back, compliance fines piling up, it all traces back to one problem: bad weight data. Here’s the good … Read more…
Gather AI Raises $40m to Embed Physical AI Across Logistics Infrastructure
Gather AI Raises $40m to Embed Physical AI Across Logistics Infrastructure The global logistics sector is at a turning point. After decades of digitisation, automation and enterprise software investment, one stubborn gap continues to undermine performance across warehouses, factories and yards: the mismatch between what systems believe exists and what is physically present on the … Read more…
Physics First Autonomy Reshaping the Economics of Mining Haulage
Physics First Autonomy Reshaping the Economics of Mining Haulage Autonomous haulage has spent more than a decade promising step changes in productivity, safety and cost control for the global mining industry. Yet progress has been uneven. Solutions that work well in controlled, shallow quarry environments have struggled to scale into deep pit, ultra class mining, … Read more…
Connected Trailers Move to Centre Stage in Europe’s Digital Freight Economy
Connected Trailers Move to Centre Stage in Europe’s Digital Freight Economy Europe’s freight and logistics sector is in the middle of a structural shift, driven less by new vehicles and more by the data that flows through them. As regulatory pressure tightens, margins remain thin and supply chains grow more complex, trailer intelligence has become … Read more…
Heavy-Duty Electric Truck Charging Moves with Pilot Projects
Heavy-Duty Electric Truck Charging Moves with Pilot Projects The electrification of long-haul trucking has reached a point where infrastructure decisions now matter as much as vehicle development itself. Without reliable, high-power charging positioned where freight actually moves, battery-electric heavy goods vehicles remain confined to pilots and publicity runs. Against that backdrop, the agreem… Read more…
Autonomous Trucking Moves from Experiment to Essential Infrastructure
Autonomous Trucking Moves from Experiment to Essential Infrastructure Autonomous trucking has spent the better part of a decade hovering between promise and proof. Pilot programmes came and went, safety drivers remained firmly behind the wheel, and commercial scale always seemed just a few years away. That balance has now shifted. Gatik has crossed a threshold … Read more…
Leasys and EIB Back EU Zero-Emission Fleets with €600m Finance
Leasys and EIB Back EU Zero-Emission Fleets with €600m Finance Europe’s clean-mobility transition is often discussed in the language of targets, mandates and long-term ambition. But in practice, decarbonising road transport comes down to something far more practical: who can finance the vehicles, deploy them quickly, and keep them in service across multiple markets without … Read more…
Unimogs Reinforce Front Line Flood Response in Britain
Unimogs Reinforce Front Line Flood Response in Britain When floodwaters rise and access routes disappear, the speed at which equipment and people can reach the front line often determines the scale of damage avoided. Against that backdrop, the Environment Agency’s decision to take delivery of two Mercedes-Benz Unimog vehicles represents a targeted investment in resilience … Read more…
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