Tag Archives: long-haul transport

Mercedes-Benz Museum Explores 130 Years of Trucks, Vans and Electric Freight Transport

(IN BRIEF) The Mercedes-Benz Museum will present its special exhibition 130 Years of Commercial Vehicles from 28 June 2026 to 4 April 2027, examining the role of trucks, vans and buses in transport history from 1896 to the current era … Read the full press release

Scania Opens Global Sales for New Under-Cab Battery Module and Megawatt Charging System to Support Fleet Electrification

(IN BRIEF) Scania has begun the global sales rollout of its new under-cab battery module and Megawatt Charging System, two additions designed to make electric truck operations more practical and commercially viable for hauliers. The under-cab battery module frees up … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Trucks to Deliver More Than 500 Actros L ProCabin Trucks to Lithuanian Transport Company TRANSTIRA

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks has secured a major order from Lithuanian logistics and transport company TRANSTIRA for more than 500 Actros L ProCabin trucks, with deliveries scheduled during 2026. The order will support TRANSTIRA’s expansion in European long-haul transport and … Read the full press release

ECF Pro Boulogne-sur-Mer Introduces Battery-Electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 for Next-Generation Driver Education

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks has supplied France’s first battery-electric driver training truck, the eActros 600, to the ECF Pro Boulogne-sur-Mer training centre in Isques, northern France. The vehicle will be used to help train drivers and logistics companies in operating … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Trucks Celebrates 30 Years of the Actros During 130th Anniversary of Truck Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks is celebrating 30 years of the Actros as part of its “130 Years of Trucks” anniversary campaign, highlighting the heavy-duty truck’s role in transforming modern freight transport since its debut in 1996. Over 1.5 million Actros … Read the full press release

Continental White Paper Highlights Digital Tire Management as Key to Improving Fleet Reliability Under EU Cost Pressure

(IN BRIEF) Continental has published a new White Paper examining how logistics companies in the European Union can address rising cost pressures and operational challenges by improving fleet safety through digital tire management. The report emphasizes the critical role of … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 Becomes First Battery-Electric Semi-Truck to Complete the Arctic eNordkapp Challenge

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz’s battery-electric eActros 600 became the first electric semi-trailer truck to complete the eNordkapp Challenge, successfully covering roughly 8,000 kilometers from Germany to Norway’s North Cape in extreme Arctic winter conditions. Operated by VEGA International and driven by … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Trucks Unveils NextGenH2 Fuel Cell Truck for Long-Haul Transport

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks has presented the NextGenH2 Truck, a next-generation fuel cell truck designed for demanding long-haul transport and based on liquid hydrogen technology. Combining proven fuel cell components with series technologies from the eActros 600, the new model … Read the full press release

ENERCON Introduces First Fully Electric Long-Haul Truck to Advance Low-Carbon Logistics Across Its Wind Energy Operations

(IN BRIEF) ENERCON has launched its first fully electric long-haul truck, a 40-tonne Volvo FH Electric, marking a major advancement in the company’s efforts to electrify its logistics fleet and reduce emissions across the wind-energy supply chain. Operating between ENERCON’s … Read the full press release

Second Phase of Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck Testing Begins as Fleet Operators Trial Fuel-Cell Technology in Daily Operations

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck has begun the second phase of customer testing for its Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck, partnering with Hornbach, Reber Logistik, Teva Germany, Rhenus, and DHL Supply Chain to operate fuel-cell trucks on real logistics routes for about a … Read the full press release

Amazon deploys Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric trucks across UK to drive sustainable logistics operations

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks has begun delivering eActros 600 electric trucks to Amazon in the UK, part of a record-breaking order of over 200 units for operations in Germany and the UK. These vehicles, which can charge from 10% to … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 Sets New Standards in Safety and Sustainability for Electric Long-Haul Transport

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks has demonstrated the exceptional safety and structural integrity of its eActros 600 electric long-haul truck through rigorous real-world crash testing. Developed with extensive accident research data, the eActros 600 maintained the integrity of its high-voltage battery … Read the full press release

Scania Launches Major Investment in China with New Production Hub and NEXT ERA Truck Range

(IN BRIEF) Scania has opened its third global industrial hub in Rugao, China, marking a €2 billion investment and the company’s first wholly owned truck production facility in the country. The 800,000 m² plant will produce up to 50,000 vehicles … Read the full press release

Lidl Italia Leads Italy’s Green Logistics Revolution with the Introduction of the Fully Electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600

(IN BRIEF) Lidl Italia becomes the first company in Italy to operate the fully electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600, a milestone in sustainable logistics. In collaboration with Daimler Truck Italia and LC3 Trasporti, Lidl is leading the way in decarbonizing freight … Read the full press release

ZF launches latest contribution towards smart transport energy management

Highly innovative real-time Big Data & Analytics-based tool which offers fleets an advanced predictive fuel management solution for vehicles in the field. Brings the European long-haul transport sector one step closer to advanced energy management capabilities with smarter refueling. Enabling … Read the full press release

Nokia upgraded the long-haul microwave trunk network of Cosmote in Greece

Nokia deploys long-haul 9500 Microwave Packet Radio to increase backhaul capacity and speed as residential and tourist demands grow in remote Greek islands Cosmote will enable high-speed fixed and mobile Internet access in currently underserved rural locations ATHENS, 03-May-2017 — … Read the full press release