One of London’s leading independent plant hire companies, Mr Plant Hire, has taken delivery of a new Renault Trucks C430 8×2 tag. Supplied by Norfolk Truck and Van, the new Range C has been selected as the company’s flagship vehicle and to showcase its new and refreshed branding.

Tevva, the hydrogen electric truck OEM, has successfully completed its hot weather and altitude testing programme in Sierra Nevada, Spain. The zero-emission truck pioneer tested the performance of its 7.5-tonne battery-electric truck technology at extreme heat and altitude over several tough weeks.

Two New Generation DAF XG 530 FTGs have quickly become a firm favourite for Lincolnshire-based agricultural haulier, Keyo. The firm, which took delivery of the three-axle tractor units in early July, has been so impressed by the performance of the new XG, it has already placed an order for a further two vehicles.

Tesco has put its first zero tailpipe emission 18-tonner on the road, and has plans to add more to the fleet later in the coming months.

Road freight operators looking to decarbonise the heavier end of their fleet now have another option open to them – the first hydrogen fuel cell-supported HGV to be manufactured, designed and produced in the UK.

Operators, drivers and other sector professionals made a bee-line for the Mercedes-Benz Trucks presentation at the inaugural Road Transport Expo (RTX), where the fully electric eActros and new FUSO Canter were being shown for the first time in Britain.

DAF and Mercedes-Benz have already confirmed what will be amongst their new vehicles on display at the upcoming IAA commercial vehicle show in Hannover and released two teaser images of the new trucks.

DAF Trucks’ New Generation DAF range – comprising XF, XG and XG+ models – is being shown in full at the first Road Transport Expo (RTX) at NAEC Stoneleigh.

The battery-electric eActros LongHaul long-distance truck will be Mercedes-Benz Trucks’ trade show highlight at this year’s IAA Transportation in September in Hanover.