Truck Locator Electric Vehicles Blog Archive

    CNH Industrial Invests $250 Million In Nikola Fuel Cell & Battery Electric Trucks
    Posted On: September 6, 2019
    Melding Nikola’s technology with CNH Industrial’s manufacturing expertise and extensive experience in the European market could prove an effective means of bringing zero-emission trucks to the EU. ...
    Renault Trucks Provides A Pre-Production, 100% Electric D Wide Z.E. Refuse Collection Truck To Lyon Metropole
    Posted On: July 2, 2019
    The truck minimises noise pollution, improves air quality, and reduces carbon dioxide emissions, and is well-suited to stop-and-go operation, as it uses its engine to slow down, which decreases brake wear. ...
    Scania Introduces The NXT, A Battery-Electric Self-Driving Concept Vehicle That Serves As A Passenger Bus, Delivery Vehicle & Refuse Truck
    Posted On: June 13, 2019
    Slated for 2030 and beyond, the self-driving modular vehicle is designed to show the kinds of transport solutions that are within reach and includes a number of cutting-edge technologies that are currently available. ...
    Jaguar Land Rover & BMW Team Up To Develop Electric Drive Units
    Posted On: June 6, 2019
    Both automakers are looking to advance the technologies necessary to meet the increasing interest of consumers in electrified vehicles. ...
    Volvo Trucks Readies FE-Electric Model For UK Debut At November’s Freight In The City Expo
    Posted On: October 10, 2018
    Volvo Trucks will display several of its alternative fuel-operating vehicles at the Freight in the City Expo set for 6 November at London’s Alexandra Palace. ...
    DAF Highlighting Electric & Hybrid Trucks At IAA 2018
    Posted On: September 25, 2018
    The company’s theme at the show is “Proud of our heritage, leading today, ready for the future.” ...
    MAN Displays Trucks, Vans, Buses & Digital Solutions At IAA 2018
    Posted On: September 25, 2018
    MAN Truck & Bus will focus on new vehicles and digital solutions at IAA Commercial Vehicles 2018, running from 20-27 September in Hannover, Germany. ...
    Volvo Introduces Vera, Its Autonomous Electric Commercial Vehicle
    Posted On: September 20, 2018
    The Swedish truck maker is also discussing the framework of its plans for autonomous trucks and the management of same. ...
    DAF Will Celebrate Past, Look Toward Future At IAA 2018
    Posted On: September 7, 2018
    The firm will have a wide range of trucks on display at the event, ranging from a 1967 A1600 to the DAF CF Electric 4x2. ...
    All-Electric Truck from Mercedes-Benz Unveiled
    Posted On: August 3, 2016
    A HGV which relies solely on electric power was announced last week by Mercedes-Benz Trucks, ushering in a new era of efficient, ecologically sustainable vehicles which will allow it to compete with ambitious international rivals such as Tesla... ...
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    Deliveries Are Sweeter Than Ever For Tunnock’s With New Volvo FH Aero
    Posted 01/06/2026
    After a recent acquisition, Tunnock’s Teacakes and Caramel Wafers will be delivered in a new Volvo FH Aero 6x2 rigid dressed in livery to match the Caramel Wafer wrapping. ...
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    Volvo FM Electric Shows Its Steel For Special Green Delivery
    Posted 28/05/2026
    Haulage firm ET Morris & Sons has successfully transported the first load of fossil-free steel to land in the UK, using a Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor unit for a zero-tailpipe emission delivery. ...
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    Find Parts & Components Fast & Easy On TruckLocator.co.uk
    Posted 26/05/2026
    Truck Locator’s new, dedicated Parts For Sale page makes finding the parts and components you need faster and easier than ever. ...
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    MAN Truck & Bus: Waste Collection Goes Electric
    Posted 18/05/2026
    MAN is electrifying its municipal portfolio, for waste collectors, winter gritting services, and more, with significantly fewer emissions and less noise. ...
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    Nooteboom Mega Windmill Trailer XXL’s Stability Impresses Silvasti CEO
    Posted 11/05/2026
    The Mega Windmill Trailer XXL is a third-generation semi-trailer from Nooteboom Trailers that can transport small- and large-diameter wind turbine tower sections with weights of up to around 100 tonnes. ...
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    Volvo Trucks’ All-New Combustion Engine Platform: Superior Fuel Efficiency & Ready For A Wide Range Of Alternative Fuels
    Posted 11/05/2026
    Volvo Trucks has unveiled two all-new 13-litre engines – its most fuel-efficient ever – which are ready for renewable diesel and gas fuel types, including future hydrogen applications. ...
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    Volvo FM Makes First-Time Volvo Buyer CT Glass A Believer
    Posted 08/05/2026
    Volvo’s FM 380 6x2 rear-steer rigid curtainsider impressed first-time Volvo buyer CT Glass with its manoeuvrability, efficiency, comfort, and safety features. ...
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    Alliance Flooring Distribution Adds 11 New Volvo FH Aero 460s To Fleet
    Posted 07/05/2026
    Alliance Flooring Distribution recently added 11 new Volvo FH Aero 460s to its fleet, joining 39 previously purchased Volvo trucks and boosting the fleet’s Volvo contingent to 30%—all in just two years. ...
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    DAF Launches Interactive Route Simulator For Electric Trucks
    Posted 29/04/2026
    DAF Trucks is launching an interactive route simulator that provides transport operators with insight into real-world deployability of electric DAF trucks in their specific daily operations. ...
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    5-Star Performance! Scania P-Cab Duo Receive Euro NCAP's Top Rating
    Posted 22/04/2026
    Joining Scania's L-cab 6x2 refuse truck, which received Euro NCAP's top rating in 2026, are a pair of P-cab trucks in 4x2 distribution and 6x2 utility forms. ...
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