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Newsby David CullenFebruary 21, 2019

Global Truck OEM Traton Reports Solid Growth in 2018

Traton SE has announced that it “maintained its growth path” last year, achieving a vehicle sales increase of 14% by delivering a record 233,000 commercial vehicles across its MAN, Scania, and Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus brands.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 15, 2019

Smart Hybrid Trucks to Silently Deliver to McDonald’s Locations in Stockholm

The city of Stockholm, Sweden, banned trucks from making deliveries at night to reduce noise levels. But a new pilot program will test quieter hybrid trucks for overnight deliveries to McDonald's restaurants in the area.

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Newsby David CullenOctober 25, 2018

Traton Reports Growth Across Brands and Regions

Traton AG, formerly known as Volkswagen Truck & Bus, has reported that at the close of the third quarter, the global OEM “remains on a growth path.”

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NewsMarch 16, 2018

Scania Inks Historic Platooning Agreement

European truck OEM Scania has inked what it calls a "landmark" agreement to begin testing platooning operations on Scandinavian highways.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsDecember 8, 2017

Is Mexico the Steppingstone to U.S. for Truck OEMs?

Can the presence of German, Chinese, and South Korean OEMs in Mexico tell us anything about the near future of the U.S. truck market? Jack Roberts has more in his Truck Tech blog.

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NewsDecember 7, 2017

Scania Rolls Out Future-Oriented Urban Hauler

Scania has introduced its new regional truck in two versions for the European market, both designed for fuel efficient, low carbon operation in urban use.

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NewsAugust 28, 2017

UK Announces Series of Truck Platoon Tests

The British government has awarded funding that will enable a series of truck platoon tests on public roadways in the United Kingdom beginning next year.

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NewsAugust 8, 2017

Are European Truck Makers Poised for Big Gains in China?

A new report from Bain Insights indicates that 20% of Chinese fleets plan to upgrade to European-built trucks within three years.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsMay 2, 2017

Electric Trucks Charge Ahead

If you're an American fleet professional, it’s starting to look like your first, hands-on exposure to all the new transportation technology emerging today is going to with an electric truck.

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Newsby Jack RobertsJanuary 31, 2017

Real-World Electric Highway Tests Start in Sweden

The 2-kilometer stretch of road features a dedicated hybrid truck lane with a Siemens conductive system with overhead electrical wires, very much like the systems commonly used on mass-transit street cars, buses and trains today.

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