Transport News

Platooning tests in Germany

Platooning tests in Germany

News of the 16/07/2018

The companies MAN and DB Schenker in collaboration with a school of science are conducting a test of platooning since June 25 on the A9 motorway between Neufharn (Munich) and Nuremberg.

Towards a risk of scarcity of rare metals for electric vehicles

Towards a risk of scarcity of rare metals for electric vehicles

News of the 09/07/2018

The construction of batteries for electric vehicles uses a number of rare metals and the evolution of the market raises the risk of a shortage on certain metals from 2025.

Spain will make freeways free

Spain will make freeways free

News of the 02/07/2018

The new Spanish president Pedro Sanchez wants to make almost all free motorways.

One in two liftgate is never controlled!

One in two liftgate is never controlled!

News of the 25/06/2018

An investigation has just shown that the 220 000 vehicles equipped with a liftgate in France, half would never be controlled.

New solar panels for refrigerated trucks

New solar panels for refrigerated trucks

News of the 18/06/2018

Thermo King has unveiled its new ThermoLite ™ solar panel module that powers the refrigeration unit.

The anger of unions following the mobility package

The anger of unions following the mobility package

News of the 11/06/2018

On June 4, the European Parliament voted on the mobility package, which provoked the anger of trade union organizations including CFDT Transports and FO Transports.

Nicolas Hulot presents the hydrogen plan

Nicolas Hulot presents the hydrogen plan

News of the 04/06/2018

The Minister of Ecological and Solidarity Transition, Nicolas Hulot presented last Friday the Hydrogen Plan for France with an investment of 100 million euros.

New anti-puncture system for trucks

New anti-puncture system for trucks

News of the 28/05/2018

Ultra-Seal has developed a new anti-puncture fluid for truck tires. It is now offered by truck preparers such as Schmitz Cargobull.

France: publication of the strategic plan for the autonomous vehicle

France: publication of the strategic plan for the autonomous vehicle

News of the 22/05/2018

On May 14, France published its plan for the autonomous vehicle following the report of Mrs. Anne-Marie Idrac who is the senior manager for the strategy of the development of the autonomous vehicle.

A new electronic toll system operating in several European countries by spring 2019

A new electronic toll system operating in several European countries by spring 2019

News of the 14/05/2018

The company DKV has just announced the launch in test phase of its new electronic toll box which has the distinction of operating in several European countries: Belgium, Germany, Austria, France, Spain and Portugal.

The hydrogen truck: an alternative to electric

The hydrogen truck: an alternative to electric

News of the 07/05/2018

Hydrogen fuel cell trucks are an alternative to electric batteries sometimes favored by carriers.

Tesla in very bad financial health

Tesla in very bad financial health

News of the 30/04/2018

Although the US group announces orders for both versions of its autonomous electric truck, Tesla has a heavy financial debt.

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