News: 2009

Renault Trucks is now to market all of its ranges in Euro 5 version (and no longer only Euro 5 Incentive). This goes along with a slight increase in power and torque for all ranges: from 180 to 300 bhp for the Midlum, 270 to 460 bhp for the Premium Distribution and the Premium Lander, 380 to 520 bhp for the Kerax and 440 to 520 bhp for the Magnum. It should be noted that certain new engine versions are making an appearance, such as a 440 bhp entry level for the Magnum and a new 270 bhp version for the Premium Lander, while the entry level version for the Kerax (previously 330 bhp), disappears. According to Renault Trucks, these new power units should lead to a 1% reduction in fuel consumption for comparable version and gearbox, for the Premium Route, but 3 to 7% if the robotized Optidriver box is fitted. This is now standard on the Magnum 480 and 520 bhp.

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The European automobile manufacturers welcome the resolution adopted on March,25 by the European Parliament on the future of the automotive industry in light of the current crisis.

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Volvo is developing its range of chassis for the les Volvo FH and FM. Amongst new elements the tridem 8x4 is noteworthy, a 3-axle configuration with air suspension and steering trailing axle. The combination of the trailing axle and the short base (3.7 m) helps manoeuvrability. Volvo also emphasises that the turning circle for a 32 tonne vehicle is no larger than 5.3 m. This tridem has been designed above all for tippers, mixers and tankers with a maximum weight of 42.5 tonnes. Volvo is launching several 2-axle air suspension configurations.

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Deutsche Post has announced the acquisition of 4500 new Iveco vehicles destined to replace a part of the current DHL fleet over the next 3 years. These vehicles have been specially developed for Deutsche Post for parcels distribution. They are based on the Daily3.5 Tonnes with 116 bhp diesel engines. They have the Agile automatic box, catalytic convertors and particulate filters. The purchase forms part of the DP ‘GoGreen’ programme which aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 10% by 2012.

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Daimler Trucks North America has opened a new factory at Saltillo in Mexico. It is expected to create 1,400 direct jobs and 200 indirect ones, in addition, it will generate 1,100 jobs within the local supplier industry. The investment amounts to 300 million dollars.

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Scania’s Finnish distributor Oy Scan-Auto Ab together with Lahden Autokori Oy will deliver 72 city buses for public transport in the Helsinki region. The contract is the largest to date for the two companies in connection with public bus procurement.

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