pooling of fuel cell research resources

Pooling of Fuel Cell Research Resources

Volvo and Daimler came together to invest in Cellcentric was because they realised the vast research and development costs to get their own fuel cell system up and running would be prohibitive, driving them to come up with an agreement around the pooling of fuel cell research resources, just for the fuel cell itself.
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Actros L on the road

Actros L on the Road

PowerTorque’s European Correspondent, Will Shiers says he had a brief drive in a Mercedes Benz Actros L on the road. The 1853 GigaSpace, with the new OM 471 engine, has PowerShift Advanced and second generation MirrorCam.
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second generation Mirrorcam

Second Generation Mirrorcam

Since its launch, MirrorCam has received mixed reviews here in the UK, says PowerTorque’s European Correspondent, Will Shiers, and now the second generation Mirrorcam is about to be launched. Mercedes Benz made the bold decision to make it standard fitment, but some customers have opted to delete it in favour of conventional mirrors. 
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the third generation 12.8-litre OM 471 engine

The Third Generation 12.8-litre OM 471 Engine

The Mercedes Benz Actros L, according to PowerTorque’s European Correspondent, Will Shiers, will be available in Europe with the third generation 12.8-litre OM 471 engine. Will was told that it will become available as of October 2022.
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how this new safety technology works

How This New Safety Technology Works

A driver can stop reacting to the light twitches in the wheel from Active Drive Assist, the latest safety technology to appear as an option in Mercedes Benz trucks, when armed with the knowledge about how this new safety technology works.
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keeping active at the wheel

Keeping Active at the Wheel

The latest technology to become available in the already-packed-with-tech Mercedes Benz is a system ensuring drivers are keeping active at the wheel and keeps the truck in the middle of the lane.
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Velocity buy another Daimler dealership

Velocity Buy Another Daimler Dealership

The US dealer operation Velocity Vehicle Group is further extending its major move into the Australian truck market as Velocity buy another Daimler dealership. After picking up a number of Daimler Truck dealerships early this year the US company has now taken control of Daimler’s biggest NSW outlet, its Huntingwood dealership.
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