The Aixam Mega electric van. It’s a light truck Jim…but not as we know it...
Fancy a delivery van that costs less than 2p a mile to run? “But that’s impossible Biglorryblog!” I hear you shout. Well not if you’re the proud owner of the Aixam Mega electric van (that’s one...
View ArticleAdBlue…how to detect when you’ve got diesel oil contamination in your truck’s...
Not that long ago I was sitting with a whole bunch of truck operators in a somewhat noisy and overcrowded restaurant in Lyons having watched Man United score a late equaliser against Olympic Lyons in...
View ArticleIts a gas for La Poste and this Range D says Biglorryblog
On 18th April, Renault Trucks handed over the keys of a Renault Trucks Range D Wide NGV vehicle to La Poste at its Rungis depot in Paris. This is the first truck running on compressed natural gas for...
View ArticleFully-electric DAF CF goes to work for Dutch supermarket
Here’s the first electric DAF CF to hit the road. With 100km range, 30 minute quick charge and 90 minute full-charge time the truck is the perfect solution for zero-emission delivery into cities,...
View ArticleVolvo gets charged up with new battery plant in Belgium
The electric era is almost here folks, and Volvo has made a commitment to it by setting up a battery plant in Europe. Volvo Trucks is opening its very first battery assembly plant. Located in Ghent,...
View ArticleElectric MAN TGX prototype on show in Germany. On sale 2024, 600-800km range.
Electric trucks and full weight long haul transport were on the agenda in Germany this month, as MAN and a company called ABB E-moblity laid out plans for charging stations across Europe. MAN reckons...
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