technology
Uber Freight continues its journey into Europe
Uber is launching a freight platform in Germany in the race to get a share of Europe’s €350 billion trucking market.
Starsky Robotics beat others in autonomous vehicle race
A little-known trucking start-up has beaten Tesla and Waymo in the race to run driverless trucks on the open road.
Nintendo announces FIA European Truck Racing Championship
People might not fancy driving a truck in real life, but there’s plenty who are keen to have a go in gaming life.
The invasion of the e-scooter
Over the past year it feels like e-scooters have taken over many cities around the world.
New tech for trucking presents a real challenge
There’s one question on everyone’s lips – from owner-operator to large fleet. What’s the best way to select and adopt new technology.
Gamer turns trucker
Simulator games are designed to resemble real life as accurately as possible.
Do drivers have a future when robot trucks are the future?
At the same time as pushing the sale of robot trucks, manufacturers are adamant that drivers still have a future in the industry.
Long-range camera catches drivers 1km away
It’s a common sight: motorists travelling too fast on the motorway and slamming on their brakes when they see a police car.
Are silent overnight deliveries the way forward
Trucks are usually banned from driving through Stockholm’s city centre at night – they’re too noisy. That means heavy vehicles end up adding to the morning congestion in the rush to get deliveries where they need to be.
Is electric truck technology making progress?
Unlike light vehicles, the commercial vehicle sector has largely avoided the emissions scandal. However, there is increasing political pressure to regulate heavy-duty CO2 emissions.
Digitising the trucking supply chain
As ecommerce harnesses an increasing amount of technology, it’s no surprise that these technologies have started to make their way down the supply chain.
Renault’s 2019 models comply with CO2 emissions regs
Renault’s Euro-6 Step D-compliant drivelines for its new 2019 models deliver fuel savings compared to current generation trucks.
