The fuel efficiency gains have been achieved primarily through a new aerodynamic cab design.

It will be integrated first with Daimler Truck NA’s ‘Freightliner Cascadia’ range; installation will take place during truck assembly, so that customers will be able to buy autonomous-ready trucks straight from the factory.

For the first time, the Model 579 will incorporate automatic “stop & go” functionality for resuming a pre-set cruise speed after an automatic braking event.

It is an ‘E-Tech D Wide 26-tonne’ truck with a special body built by Frappa; the body contains a carousel system which was designed by French engineering services firm Actemium.

The hub currently consists of four charging bays; early next year, Milence will double the capacity and add a roof structure to cover each bay.

The new Super Great has been fully remodelled six years after its last major redesign in 2017.

11,531 HGVs were registered between July and September, representing a 14.9% improvement compared to the same period of the year prior, according to statistics published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

High demand for tractor units boosted sales by 47.2% during the first half of FY 2023-24 to register 32,018 units compared with 21,756 units in the same period of the previous year (FY 2022-23).

Tractor sales grew by 43.5% during the second quarter (Q2) of FY 2023-24 to register 17,539 units compared with 12,221 units in the same quarter of the previous year (FY 2022-23).

Sales of medium- and heavy-duty rigid trucks (7.5t gvw and above) in India grew by 8.7% in the second fiscal quarter (July-September, Q2) of FY 2023-24 to register 64,995 units from 59,778 units in the same quarter of fiscal year 2022-23.

With this delivery, Ashok Leyland claims it is the first OEM to supply a vehicle with an in-house developed LNG engine compliant to BS VI Stage II emissions guidelines. Ashok Leyland also launched a CNG version of the 1922 4x2 haulage truck.

The new FL and FE Electric trucks can be ordered now, with deliveries beginning in the first half of next year.