The German manufacturer will take advantage of Karba’s existing sales network for firefighting vehicles and equipment.

DAF Trucks celebrated 50 years of DAFaid, its roadside assistance service. Over the years, it has evolved into a comprehensive service, handling around 100,000 roadside jobs annually, including support for non-DAF vehicles like trailers, buses, and agricultural equipment. The service is available 24/7.

Incentives include tax exemptions of between two and eight years, financial support and streamlined regulations (with other nations).

The state government of Western Australia, together with the federal government, is committing AUD125m towards the manufacture of buses on the BZL Electric chassis in Perth.

DAF has joined an international e-charging reservation platform called HDV Booking, which aims to streamline the reservation of public charging stations for electric trucks across Europe.

Fuso confirmed the trials would take place using its light-duty eCanter trucks equipped with Ample’s swappable battery module.

Moakes informed us that the Mira Technology (MTP) Park in Nuneaton is close to rolling out its hydrogen refuelling capabilities, producing its own green hydrogen on-site, which refers to hydrogen produced using renewable energy sources like wind, solar, or hydropower, making it a zero-emission fuel.

Parker says that the T7G series incorporates its latest pump variable speed drive technology, resulting in enhanced pressure capability, improved cold start capability, and operating speeds of up to 3,600 rpm.

The company announced that Britton Smith will replace Phil Horlock as the new CEO on September 29, 2024. Doug Grimm has been appointed Chairman, effective immediately.

In a press release, the Swedish manufacturer said it would make the frame rails on 12,000 ‘FM’ and ‘FH’ trucks, regardless of driveline, out of low-CO2 steel in 2025.

The aim of the new project partnership will be to further develop air adsorption in fuel cell humidification.

The start of production is scheduled for Q4 2027 with implementation across various CV applications. The EGR coolers are an integral part of reducing nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions in internal combustion engines.