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Auman EST is Chinese Truck of the Year 2017

Auman EST is Chinese Truck of the Year 2017

Auman EST, produced by Beijing Foton Daimler Automotive Co., Ltd. (BFDA), a 50: 50 joint venture between Daimler AG and Foton Motor, has won the Chinese Truck of the Year 2017 award. A jury comprising of transport operators, engineers, and Commercial Vehicle Magazine (China) journalists selected the truck for the title. The selection criteria calls for the truck to be[Read More…]

by January 17, 2017 World
Autonomous trucks: How soon and how much?

Autonomous trucks: How soon and how much?

Despite many countries rising up to the challenge of autonomous trucks, it is highly unlikely to yield a truly driver-less automobile. Story by: Team CV Excitement about automonous trucks continues to rise. Especially after Daimler AG put an autonomous truck on the German autobahn last year and followed it up with an autonomous drive over a public road in the[Read More…]

by December 14, 2016 World
Proterra Catalyst E2 adds new dimension

Proterra Catalyst E2 adds new dimension

Proterra Catalyst E2 has added a new dimension to the concept of electromobility. Story by: Anirudh Raheja Electromobility is an area no manufacturer would want to stay away from. It is the need of the time, and is perhaps a gateway to the future. It is not surprising therefore to hear about startups wanting to make a mark in electromobility. There[Read More…]

by November 10, 2016 World
Battery powered trucks set to be a reality

Battery powered trucks set to be a reality

Moving beyond hybrid truck technology, battery powered trucks are set to be a reality. Story by: Team CV Electric trucks are set to be a reality sooner than later. Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles may represent only four per cent of the vehicles in The USA, the fact is, they account for about 20 per cent of the transportation fuel consumed.[Read More…]

by September 23, 2016 World