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Extinguishing EV fires poses unique challenges
When lithium ion batteries catch fire, they burn differently from internal combustion engines. Fighting those fires poses difficulties in vehicle fire suppression
Big Mercedes-Benz tractor unit for Viktor Baumann
Transformers and heat exchangers will be typical loads for new 8x6 1,000+ tonne Arocs
Denzai expands into US territory
US territory Guam in the Pacific Ocean is the location for Denzai’s latest step in its global expansion strategy
Liebherr autonomous fleet performs onsite validation
Autonomous trucks commenced onsite system validation at mine site in Western Australia
Electric SPMT new from Mammoet: UPDATED
Zero emission electric power pack is compatible with all of Mammoet’s SPMT trailer units
Holcim orders up to 1,000 Volvo electric trucks
Swiss-based building materials company Holcim has placed the biggest commercial order to date for Volvo electric trucks, deploying up to 1,000 by 2030.
Germany wins regulation change for post-2035 sale of e-fuel IC engines
The change will create a loophole in 2035 ban on IC-engine sales for vehicles exclusively using e-fuel
Honda reveals prototype autonomous work vehicle
All-electric vehicle targets companies that need autonomous operation or delivery solutions
New distributor named for SkelStart engine start module
C8 Energy becomes North American master distributor
Wagenborg to add more MAN trucks for heavy transport
Five new MAN heavy haulage tractor units for Wagenborg Nedlift in the Netherlands
Marion Body Works names new president
Company management stays in the family
Street Smarts: Autonomous trucks need infrastructure
Autonomous trucks present a two-tier infrastructure problem that could hamper deployment of these self-driving vehicles
Electric HMF cranes, biogas trucks and more
Sustainability was key in latest order from Bygma for new HMF loader cranes and trucks
Caterpillar autonomous trucks achieve over 5 billion tons moved
Cat autonomous haulers on track to eclipse previous records for total materials hauled in a calendar year
Electric trucks focus of Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor program
Peterbilt, MAFI, Nikola trucks part of pilot demonstration program
170 new cranes and trucks for Travis Perkins
Loader cranes from Hiab to go on 170 new Volvo trucks for Travis Perkins in the UK
Transport 50 call for entries 2022: deadline extended
Deadline extended for you to submit your entry for ICST’s 2022 Transport 50 (T50) survey ranking the world’s largest specialized transport companies
Jacobs bridge systems yield non-road engine brake opportunities
Fulcrum Bridge and Spring Bridge systems make engine brakes applicable to more off-highway engines
Palfinger hydraulic equipment for electric trucks
Electric trucks are on their way and loader crane manufacturer Palfinger is adapting in partnership with ZF and Mercedes-Benz Trucks
First electrically powered SPMT at work
Mammoet claims world’s first heavy transport operation using SPMT fully under electric power
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