Aeolus Truck & Driver News

Among the exhibits on the Mercedes-Benz Trucks stand at the IAA Transportation expo in Hanover during September will be a new Lowliner variant of the eActros 600 electric truck.

The Lowliner expands the eActros lineup with a model designed specifically for volume intensive long haul logistics.

A Lowliner truck has a particularly low trailer coupling height, enabling the transport of goods where space requirements are a key factor – especially tightly packed cargo such as boxed goods.

It’s a 4x2 tractor unit with a 4,000mm wheelbase and coupling heights and ground clearance are comparable to diesel trucks. This allows mega trailers to comply with the leg...

Mahle Powertrain has achieved a major milestone in Project Cavendish, successfully converting a 13-litre heavy-duty engine to run purely on hydrogen.

The converted engine has matched the maximum torque of the diesel baseline engine while  measured engine-out NOx suggests that emissions can be readily maintained below 0.2g/kWh across the entire engine operating map using existing aftertreatment technology.

Launched in early 2023, Project Cavendish is a £9.8 million (NZ$22.5m) programme supported by the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) that is developing end-to-end hydrogen powertrain capability for heavy-duty applications, supporting the UK’s transitio...

The full MY26 Isuzu N Series 4x4 range is now available in New Zealand with Crew Cab NMS variants now being introduced.

The Crew Cabs complete an expanded light‑duty 4x4 range. Isuzu previously offered two NPS 450 4x4 models and now has a choice of seven variants across the NMS, NPS and NQ ranges.

The new portfolio also provides a broader selection of transmission options, GVM ratings and cab configurations, supporting a wide variety of applications.

GVM ratings from 5,995kg to 8,000kg are available depending on model and there is a choice of manual or 9-speed Dual Clutch Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) in NMS and NQS models, plus Day Cab and Crew C...

The 14th edition of EROAD Fleet Days made its third visit to the Mystery Creek Events Centre near Hamilton with just over 2000 delegates registering for the August 5-6 event.

The theme of Fleet Days continues to showcase professional vehicle fleet management with an emphasis on vehicle safety, driver training, new technology, and energy efficiency. It covers the light vehicle and heavy vehicle sectors.

Keynote speakers included former Prime Minister Sir John Key and Mark Law, CEO and Chief Pilot of Kahu Helicopters, who told the grim story of the Whakaari White Island eruption r...

Fuso New Zealand is strengthening its nationwide aftersales support network with two new authorised Parts and Service (2S) dealer locations, giving customers greater access to authorised servicing and genuine Fuso parts.

Transport Diesel & Marine in Onehunga and East Coast Heavy Diesel & Machinery in Gisborne join the Fuso New Zealand 2S dealer network, expanding authorised service coverage in two key regions.

The expansion reinforces Fuso’s commitment to delivering nationwide aftersales support for Fuso truck and bus customers. 

Fuso New Zealand General Manager Sales and Marketing Torben Freer says continuing to strengthen the aftersales network i...