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Category:Featured Issue 9 2017

Charleen Clarke checks out the Model TGE-A truck, which was produced in 1917.

September 20, 2017

Captivating history!

The Hino Auto Plaza is home to the company’s training facilities and its museum. CHARLEEN CLARKE found the latter quite fascinating

Hino eyes even greater success in SA

September 20, 2017

Hino eyes even greater success in SA

South Africa is currently number nine in the Hino world. Toshiaki Yasuda, managing officer overseas sales and marketing at Hino Motors, tells CHARLEEN CLARKE...

Widening its appeal

September 20, 2017

Widening its appeal

You’ve already read Charleen Clarke’s driving impression of the new Hino 500 Series Wide Cab on page 22, now GAVIN MYERS reports on the...

Tokyo tête-à-tête

September 20, 2017

Tokyo tête-à-tête

Shortly before the new model’s local media reveal, CHARLEEN CLARKE had the exclusive privilege of being the only journalist to get behind the wheel...

In the driver’s seat of used-vehicle sales

September 20, 2017

In the driver’s seat of used-vehicle sales

As most of the transport industry scrambles to save money during the recession, the used-vehicle industry is reaping the benefits of cost saving. MARISKA...

Grease up for smooth operation

September 20, 2017

Grease up for smooth operation

Regular lubrication forms part of a comprehensive maintenance programme and ensures that vehicles keep rolling smoothly. WILLIAM GEORGE finds out how important lubrication is...

In five years’ time...

September 20, 2017

In five years’ time…

Factory-fitted telematics and Uber for trucks are coming, and soon, says business consulting firm Frost & Sullivan in its recently published Global Connected Truck...

The road to ultimate efficiency

September 20, 2017

The road to ultimate efficiency

Scania South Africa and the 4PL Group are two companies that value concrete relationships as a base for mutual growth. The rapidly rising logistics...

Think globally, serve your customers locally

September 20, 2017

Think globally, serve your customers locally

Dutch truck manufacturer DAF Trucks is spreading its wings. It launched the new XF and CF series in the second quarter; it is expanding...

Opportunity knocking

September 20, 2017

Opportunity knocking

“FUSO is on a very clear and ambitious growth path,” says Ziyad Gaba, the new head of FUSO Trucks Southern Africa. We find out...

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⚓️ 𝗦𝘂𝗲𝘇-𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗮 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻

⚓️ 𝗦𝘂𝗲𝘇-𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗮 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are cautiously returning one Gemini service to the Suez Canal-Red Sea corridor, signalling a possible shift for Asia-Europe container flows after years of disruption and Cape of Good Hope diversions.

🚢 The AE15 service, connecting Asia with the Mediterranean and Europe, will move back to the trans-Suez route following fresh security assessments. The first sailing is expected to be the 19,000 TEU Majestic Maersk, with transit around 24 July.

⌛️ For the global transport industry, the implications are significant: shorter Asia-Europe transit times, improved schedule efficiency, lower fuel exposure and potential pressure on freight rates as capacity normalises. But the move remains conditional on Red Sea stability, with contingency plans to revert to the Cape route if risks escalate.

This is not yet a full-scale return – but it is an important signal that major carriers are testing how quickly the Suez corridor can regain its role as a critical artery for global trade.

👀 More: https://buff.ly/MLSyFKf

#Shipping #SuezCanal #RedSea #Maritime #GlobalTrade

⛽️ 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱

⛽️ 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱

🗣️ “We are operating in an environment where efficiency is no longer simply a technical benchmark. It has become central to profitability and sustainability,” says Erik Bergvall, MD of Scania Southern Africa.

“Customers are increasingly evaluating what efficiency delivers per kilometre, per load and over the full lifecycle of the vehicle.”

🚚 Bergvall is highlighting the relevance of the Scania Super, which features a new 13-litre engine platform designed to improve fuel efficiency and overall operating economy.

📊 The engine achieves up to 50% brake thermal efficiency and can reduce fuel consumption by as much as 8% compared with the previous generation.

This is significant, considering that fuel can account for 30-50% of total operating costs in heavy-duty transport operations.

👀 Read more in FOCUS June: https://buff.ly/Vm8ndpL

#Scania #FuelEfficiency #Uptime #Transport #SouthAfrica

𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀! 𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗹𝗼

𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀! 𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲

MAN Truck & Bus South Africa has introduced a unique loyalty programme for all used MAN vehicles sold through MAN TopUsed South Africa and its dealer network.

The programme offers preferential labour rates, discounts on parts and access to refurbished components – helping operators manage total cost of ownership through the second and third economic life of their trucks. These vehicles automatically qualify for the programme regardless of age or kilometres.

Find out more here: https://focusontransport.co.za/man-targets-lower-tco-with-topused-loyalty-programme/

#MANTruckAndBus #MANTopUsed #UsedTrucks #TruckSupport #TransportIndustry #FleetManagement #TotalCostOfOwnership

@man_southafrica
@mantruckandbus

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has introduced the new Actros

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has introduced the new Actros range, a truck designed around the realities of modern transport operations.

Rather than focusing on adding more features, the new Actros range has been refined to deliver the qualities that matter most to operators: proven performance, trusted reliability, and the engineering excellence synonymous with the Mercedes-Benz name.

Built to handle the demands of the road and backed by decades of experience, the new range demonstrates that confidence comes from what a truck can do, not how much it comes with.

The new Actros range.

Refined to its essentials. Simplified by design. Proven by performance.
#MercedesBenzTrucks #NewActros #BuiltWithWhatMattersMost #Actros

🔋 𝗙𝗔𝗪 𝗝𝗶𝗲𝗳𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄-𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘂𝗺-𝗶

🔋 𝗙𝗔𝗪 𝗝𝗶𝗲𝗳𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄-𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘂𝗺-𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆

FAW Group’s truck-making operation, FAW Jiefang, has finished systematic testing of a sodium battery heavy-duty truck in cooperation with Chinese sodium-ion battery maker Hina Battery.

🚚 A breakthrough for new battery technology, the development could offer an alternative to lithium batteries, solving industry challenges such as cold-weather degradation and slow charging for new-energy heavy trucks.

💡 The Jiefang J6P battery-electric tractor was the test model over the nearly seven-month period, fitted with a high-capacity 339-kWh sodium-ion battery. Its cumulative road-test mileage exceeded 15,000km and involved real-world operating conditions.

❄️ In a -40°C environment, the battery retains +90% of usable capacity, accommodating freight needs in the cold regions of northeast and northwest China. The truck is fully charged in only 20 to 25 minutes, and the battery has a cycle life of more than 8,000 cycles under fast-charging conditions, far exceeding conventional industry standards, according to FAW Jiefang.

🗣️ The GM of Hina Battery previously predicted that sodium battery prices could catch up with lithium batteries in 2027 or 2028, noting that sodium battery costs are falling rapidly while lithium prices are rising.

👀 More: https://buff.ly/Oa0i6kY

#SodiumIonBattery #GreenTransport #FAW #NECV

🛠️ 𝗭𝗙 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝘁

🛠️ 𝗭𝗙 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗳𝘂𝗿𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄

From 8-12 September, when Automechanika Frankfurt brings the international automotive industry together, what will ZF highlight at its booth at Messe Frankfurt?

👉 For workshop partners, there are two major developments:

1. A new AI Voice Agent in ZF [pro]Manager, which adds real-time, natural-language phone interaction to transform ZF’s digital workshop management solution into a virtual front desk application, improving customer intake and scheduling.

2. A new High Voltage Battery Training Program for members of its ZF [pro]Tech network, combining practical training with theoretical understanding to help workshops build advanced expertise in high-voltage battery technology and related components.

♻️ The company will also present braking innovations, including the TRW DOT 4 Brake Fluid ESP Recycled – a sustainable alternative to conventional brake fluid.

#AutomechanikaFrankfurt2026 #ZFAftermarket #Aftermarket #Expo

📢 𝗛𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗘𝗠 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 Jus

📢 𝗛𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗘𝗠 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Just before entries closed on this year’s Truck Test event, Hino signed up its Hino 700 2845 truck tractor to participate.

🚚 The vehicle will tackle the N3 route together with a record-breaking line-up of extra-heavy trucks from other OEMs including Daewoo, DAF, FAW, Foton, MAN, Mercedes-Benz, Powerstar, Scania, Shacman, Sinotruk and Volvo Trucks.

⚖️ Official technical partner TruckScience will ensure a transparent and data-driven evaluation process – giving operators the evidence base they need to make smarter procurement decisions. The official fuel and lubrication partner, Engen, will supply all the fuel used during the event.

🏅 Truck Test 2026 has received endorsement from the Road Freight Association (RFA), the Southern African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF), the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport South Africa (CILTSA) and SAPICS, the supply chain professionals body.

Other official event partners include Afrit as trailer partner, Bandag as tyre partner, ZF as aftermarket partner, Ctrack as telematics partner, and WearCheck partnering to deliver condition monitoring through oil analysis.

👉 Follow FOCUS in the run-up to the industry’s ultimate test of productivity and performance.

#TruckTest2026 #Hino #FuelEfficiency #PayloadProductivity

𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗞! 🚛🔥 Last week, we visited

𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗞! 🚛🔥

Last week, we visited the Road Transport Expo (RTX) in the UK – and what an event it was.

From the latest long-haul legends to seriously impressive specialist vehicles, RTX delivered a brilliant showcase of what is happening in the world of road transport. It is definitely an exhibition worth visiting, especially if you love trucks as much as we do.

For us, the highlight was the incredible selection of trucks on display. Big, bold, beautiful machines everywhere you looked.

Now we want to know: which one is your favourite?

#RoadTransportExpo #RTX #Trucks #Transport #Logistics #RoadFreight #SouthAfrica #FOCUSonTransport

@roadtransportexpo

🚨 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗢 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹-𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮

🚨 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗢 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹-𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮

28 years after the launch of the Administrative Adjudication of Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act, a presidential proclamation is bringing key operational and administrative sections of the Act into effect across 60 municipalities, alongside Johannesburg and Tshwane. The start date was set as 1 July 2026.

👮 Among other things, the proclamation empowers the Transport Minister to classify traffic violations as minor or major infringements or criminal offences, and to assign the associated penalty points.

🚚 Fleet operators will need to tighten driver behaviour monitoring, infringement management, licence status checks and internal escalation processes, as repeat offences could carry operational consequences.

The licence demerit point system will be rolled out at a later date.

⚠️ The bid by South African Local Government Association (SALGA) to halt the roll-out, based on concerns about municipal funding and readiness, failed when the North Gauteng Court in Pretoria dismissed the case. Companies relying on road-based operations should therefore not delay reviewing their fleet policies, driver training, fine administration and risk controls.

#AARTO #TrafficInfringements #RoadSafety #Transport #SouthAfrica

💥 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝗹𝗮’𝘀 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸 Te

💥 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝗹𝗮’𝘀 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸
Tesla’s new electric truck, which entered regular production this year, was involved in an accident in late June in which two people were killed.

It’s the first known fatal accident involving the carmaker’s newest model, and took place just 48km from Tesla’s Nevada Gigafactory, which builds the eTrucks.

🚚 The 10-tonne Tesla apparently slammed into a small, vintage Volkswagen Beetle at an intersection in Dayton, Nevada. Both occupants died from injuries resulting from the crash while the truck driver was not injured.

😴 While the cause of the accident hasn’t been confirmed, it’s believed the driver may have fallen asleep.

More: https://buff.ly/6ZhFb9F

#Tesla #ElectricTruck #RoadSafety #RoadAccident

🐄 𝗙𝗠𝗗-𝗵𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗜𝘀𝘂𝘇𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀

The FUSO TV33-400S brings serious muscle to your f

The FUSO TV33-400S brings serious muscle to your fleet.💪
With the reliability and efficiency your business needs to keep moving forward, this heavy-duty workhorse makes it all possible.
Discover strength, value and performance made accessible.
Contact your nearest FUSO dealer today! 👉https://fuso.co.za/campaign-pages/tv-retail-campaign-2026/
#FUSO #SimplyBetterTrucks #FUSOTV
*T’s and C’s Apply

📢 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗔

📢 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮

Naeem Hassim is welcomed as vice president for DTSA’s Customer Service & Parts division, succeeding Ziyad Gaba, who assumes a new role within the Daimler Truck organisation as vice president of Customer Service & Parts for Daimler Truck Middle East & Africa (MEA).

Viscount Ramoshaba has been appointed head of Dealer Network & Training. Both Hassim and Ramoshaba will serve on the company’s executive committee.

Most recently serving as president director of Daimler Commercial Vehicles Indonesia, Hassim said that returning to DTSA feels like coming home.

Formerly head of Supply Chain & Sales Administration, Ramoshaba says he looks forward to working closely with DTSA’s dealer partners to support and strengthen their ability to deliver on this important responsibility.

#DaimlerTrucks #DTSA #Jobs #Appointments #SouthAfrica

𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗧𝗫 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘄.

𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗧𝗫 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘄.

There are plenty of used trucks on display too – and this one is our favourite by a country mile.

Bright orange, completely outrageous and impossible to ignore, this Hydro Cleansing Scania looks as though it has driven straight out of an action film. From the dramatic artwork and roof-mounted lights to the vivid wheel details and serious specialist equipment, every inch of it demands attention.

It may not be the newest truck at the show, but it has more personality than almost anything else here.

Would you drive it – or is it a little too bold for your taste?

#RTX2026 #RoadTransportExpo #UsedTrucks #SpecialistVehicles #TruckArt #Trucking #CommercialVehicles #FOCUSonTransport

🪏 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱’𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀

🪏 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱’𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗮 𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹

Due for completion in 2029, the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel – an 18km undersea link between Germany and Denmark – reached a milestone as the first of 89 tunnel segments was installed.

🏗️ Each segment weighs ~73,000 tonnes and stretches 217 metres. Crews cast them on-site within giant factories. Once ready, they fit bulkheads to either end and float them, thanks to large dry docks.

🚆 Being built under the Baltic Sea, the tunnel is one of Europe’s most ambitious infrastructure projects and is set to become the world’s longest submerged undersea tunnel.

⏱️ After its completion, the 18km distance between Germany and Denmark will be covered by train in just seven minutes, compared to the hour-long crossing of the Baltic Sea.

#UnderseaTunnel #Transport #Europe #BalticSea

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There is lots to see on the Iveco stand at the Roa

There is lots to see on the Iveco stand at the Road Transport Expo (RTX), but we particularly like the striking Iveco S-Way CNG 6x2 Force of Nature show truck, which has returned to the show. With its dramatic appearance and alternative-fuel powertrain, it is easily one of the most memorable vehicles at RTX.

The S-Way CNG produces up to 500hp and, in 6x2 configuration, can transport a full 44-tonne gross combination mass while retaining full trailer length. When fuelled with 100% biomethane, Iveco says it can reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 95% compared with an equivalent diesel truck.

It is not the only heavy-duty machine drawing attention. The rugged Iveco X-Way is on display alongside the flagship Iveco S-Way 580, giving visitors a closer look at two very different approaches to demanding transport operations.

Iveco is also showcasing its battery-electric range, from the new eJolly and larger eSuperJolly light commercial vehicles to the eDaily, which combines an electric powertrain with a truck-based ladder chassis.

Completing the line-up is the right-hand-drive Iveco S-eWay Rigid, available with multiple wheelbases, cab options and modular battery configurations offering a claimed range of up to 400km.

#RTX2026 #Iveco #IVESWay #ForceOfNature #CNG #Biomethane #Trucking #RoadTransport #FOCUSonTransport

🚛 𝗥𝗧𝗫 𝗶𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗮𝘆 – 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗸𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱

🚛 𝗥𝗧𝗫 𝗶𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗮𝘆 – 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗸𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝟴%!

We are in the United Kingdom to attend the Road Transport Expo Show (RTX). It has just kicked off with MAN’s press conference and the unveiling of the MAN TGX EfficientLine+, a truck engineered to deliver fuel savings of up to 8%.

The gains come from improved aerodynamics, reduced vehicle weight and intelligent software, with features including MAN OptiView mirror replacement, A-label tyres, a new Aero front bumper and a speed limiter set at 85 km/h.

Another clever feature is the MAN energy-saving compressor. It supplies compressed air only when system pressure falls below a set threshold. Once the reservoir is full, it switches to idle mode, reducing engine load and unnecessary energy consumption.

The TGX 26.480 6x2/2 EfficientLine+ Midlift Tractor is powered by MAN’s 12.4-litre, six-cylinder D26 Euro VI OBD-E engine, producing 353kW and 2,450Nm. It is paired with a 12-speed MAN TipMatic automated transmission.

Licensed for a gross vehicle mass of 44 tonnes, it has front, mid and rear axle capacities of 8,000kg, 7,100kg and 11,500kg respectively.

With fuel costs placing enormous pressure on transport operators, an efficiency improvement of up to 8% is certain to attract serious attention.

#RTX2026 #MANTruckAndBus #MANTGX #EfficientLinePlus #Trucking #RoadTransport #TransportIndustry #FOCUSonTransport

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🚚 𝗤𝘂𝗼𝗻: 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀

🚚 𝗤𝘂𝗼𝗻: 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲

🛣️ Transport operators are under increasing pressure to extract more efficiency from every trip, every litre of fuel and every asset on the road. This is where the UD Quon’s smart engineering makes a measurable difference.

The truck’s performance is not defined by power alone but also by how effectively that power is delivered and utilised in real-world long-haul conditions.

👀 Read all about it in the June issue of FOCUS: https://buff.ly/tT2hSIj

#Quon #UDTrucksSA #Trucking #UptimeEdge #Performance

🤖 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻

🤖 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁

Finland’s third-largest city, Tampere, is turning its vision for smarter urban mobility into reality by integrating an automated bus into its public transport system.

1️⃣ It’s one of the first examples of a commercially operated autonomous bus service integrated into regular public transport in Europe.

🚍️ The shuttle service has been operating in mixed traffic since November 2025 with a safety driver on board. Following extensive testing and validation, the vehicle has now transitioned to fully autonomous operation while continuing to provide a safe and reliable passenger service between Hervantajärvi and Lintuhytti.

🖥️ The robot bus is continuously supervised from a remote operations centre. Using onboard sensors, the vehicle constantly monitors its surroundings and can automatically react to obstacles or unexpected situations by slowing down or stopping safely when required.

#Robots #Buses #PublicTransport #Finland

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