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Transitioning into a positive growth trajectory June 6, 2022 While the last two years have without question been something of a bumpy ride, Mercedes-Benz Buses has maintained its focus on growing its market share by giving its customers exactly what they need. According to Jason Brunninger, general manager for Mercedes-Benz Buses, the Covid-19 pandemic and the increasing cost of fuel globally have presented massive challenges. “The negative aspects of the pandemic have, of course, affected the bus industry as a […]
Volvo Buses launches global electromobility solution June 6, 2022 Volvo Buses is expanding its electromobility offer worldwide – and you can expect to see its all-new product, the Volvo BZL Electric chassis, in the not-too-distant future. With the launch of the new Volvo BZL Electric chassis, Volvo Buses provides a solid platform for sustainable and efficient public transport in cities around the world, along with reliable and profitable operations for customers. The e-mobility chassis is set to be released in […]
Iveco’s E-Way leads the e-mobility charge! June 6, 2022 Electric buses may not be commonplace in South Africa – yet. But, in Europe, they’re fast replacing buses with diesel engines. And Iveco’s E-Way is leading the charge. Last month (May 2022), Iveco Bus clocked up yet another order for the E-Way, delivering five 12-metre E-Way electric buses to Seville’s Urban Transport. The electric E-Way bus improves the quality of urban life; it doesn’t generate emissions, works quietly, is more comfortable […]
The best truck for the job: specified! May 31, 2022 Selecting the best truck for a specific job might seem like a mammoth task. Not only are there an array of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to choose from, but also a large selection of configurations within an OEM’s stall. But you don’t have to arrange a truck test for every vehicle in the running… TruckScience is here to help. In short, TruckScience develops software to simplify the process of selecting […]
Scania Super wins Green Truck 2022 May 24, 2022 A Scania has once again – for the sixth year in a row – been named “Green Truck” of the year for its outstanding transport efficiency and fuel performance. All manufacturers of heavy trucks in Europe are invited to this prestigious comparison test, organised annually by two German trade magazines with the aim of identifying the most fuel-efficient long-haul truck. This year, Scania entered a truck with the new Super-based powertrain. […]
MAN’S four-truck field May 24, 2022 Confirming just how seriously the company takes Truck Test, MAN has entered a record four trucks this year. The MAN TGS 26.480 6×4 BL SA, the MAN TGS 27.480 6×4 BB SA, and the MAN TGX 26.510 6×4 BL SA will all be hooked up to interlink semitrailers, while the MAN TGS 27.440 6×4 BB SA will pull a flat deck tridem. The New MAN TG Truck range was introduced in South Africa in […]
Iveco enters two S-Ways May 24, 2022 Iveco has entered two S-Ways for Truck Test 2022. The S-Way AS440S47TZ/P ON will be hooked to an interlink tautliner, while the S-Way AT440S43TZ OFF will pull a tri-axle flat deck. The new S-Way range, launched in South Africa in March 2022, represents the best-ever Iveco offering to South Africa’s extra-heavy road freight operators. The S-Way is part of a global common architecture programme that harnesses modular design to deliver consistent benefits across the […]
FAW: fielding China’s finest truck May 24, 2022 FAW Trucks South Africa is fielding the FAW JH6 28.500FT at Truck Test 2022, hooked up to an interlink tautliner. The JH6 28.500FT is the largest of the truck tractors from FAW Trucks South Africa. Here are its key dimensions: • Wheelbase: 3 300 mm + 1 350 mm • Overall length: 6 895 mm • Cab length: 2 646 mm • Overall width: 2 495 mm • Overall height: 3 910 mm […]
Daimler Truck enters Actros May 24, 2022 Daimler Truck has entered the Actros 2652LS/33 RE, which will pull an interlink tautliner at Truck Test 2022. The Actros 2652LS/33 RE is regarded as the first choice of long-haul truck tractor for non-dangerous goods operators looking for maximum efficiency at 56 tonnes Gross Combination Mass (GCM) on national routes. The winning formula starts with the 15,6-litre OM473 six in-line engine, equipped with a turbo-compound system that recovers up to 30 kW of […]
It’s time for Truck Test 2022 May 24, 2022 Truck Test 2022 is about to happen! The event, which takes place from May 31 to June 2, will put an incredible line-up of trucks through their paces. Because it’s the key trucking route in South Africa, we’re testing the trucks on the N3. The event kicks off at Engen Blockhouse in Meyerton, south of Johannesburg, on May 31, where the eight trucks – all paired to identical Afrit interlink tautliners […]
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