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Daimler Trucks drives first autonomous truck on public roads

Daimler Trucks drives first autonomous truck on public roads

  Daimler Trucks became the world´s first manufacturer to be granted a road license for an autonomous heavy-duty truck. The first journey in the so-called Freightliner Inspiration Truck, which took place on US highway 15 in Las Vegas, was made by Brian Sandoval, Governor of Nevada, and Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard. The truck is equipped with the intelligent Highway Pilot system[Read More…]

by May 5, 2015 World
Arctic monsters

Arctic monsters

Working under arduous conditions, 9-axle 76-tonne truck-trailer combinations are turning out be popular in Finland. In Finland, 9-axle, 76-tonne GCW longer truck-trailer combinations are becoming more and more popular since 2013, when the Government approved this new weight limit on the basis of a proposal of the Ministry of Transportation. This is the story of two such monster trucks: a[Read More…]

by April 15, 2015 World
Mercedes-Benz unveils Concept V-ision e plug-in hybrid

Mercedes-Benz unveils Concept V-ision e plug-in hybrid

  Launched at the 2015 Geneva show, the plug-in hybrid concept van, Concept V-ision is aimed at luxury travel. It is also aimed at business travellers. Flaunting designo titanium alubeam paint and a sporty-aerodynamic styling, the van concept is based on the V-Class, and features executive seats in the rear that can recline to a lying position inclination of up[Read More…]

by April 14, 2015 World
Arctic monsters

Arctic monsters

Working under arduous conditions, 9-axle 76-tonne truck-trailer combinations are turning out be popular in Finland. In Finland, 9-axle, 76-tonne GCW longer truck-trailer combinations are becoming more and more popular since 2013, when the Government approved this new weight limit on the basis of a proposal of the Ministry of Transportation. This is the story of two such monster trucks: a[Read More…]

by April 5, 2015 World