News & Information for the Professional Driver Association (PDA)

EU Charging

The EU Parliament sets new rules on charging and refueling stations in Europe


According to what MEPs decided, charging stations have to be provided every 120 km for trucks and buses by 2028. EU countries have to ensure that hydrogen refuelling stations along core TEN-T network will be deployed at least every 200 km by 2031.

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Autonomous trucks, the State of California will restrict tests on public roads: “It’s a matter of safety”


The Senate of California recently passed a bill requiring operators inside the vehicles, even when they’re driverless.

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First test for new solar-​powered hybrid Scania truck

A unique hybrid truck with a solar panel covered trailer is being tested on public roads, as a result of a two-year research collaboration involving Scania, Uppsala University, Eksjö Maskin & Truck, Midsummer, Ernsts Express, and Dalakraft. The solar energy decreases operational costs and local emissions significantly because of the truck’s self-produced energy.

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DAF-XB

DAF New Generation truck family the new XB model (also electric) for city distribution


The new truck family is conceived for the 7.5 – 19 tonnes class, with ranges of up to 350 km, as well as PACCAR PX-5 and PX-7 engines up to 310 hp, also ready for HVO as for thermal options. Alongside the XB series for on-road applications, DAF is also introducing the XBC series for construction.

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Directors of UICR from left to right : Barry Lyons (IRL) Barbara Zimmer (PL) Robert Kastner (AT) President Hanna Haanpää (FIN) Vice President Walter Pisarnik (IRL) Sepp Bamert (CH) Vice President (not in the picture)

UICR General Assembly 4-7 May 2023

Autonomous vehicles can lose the steering wheel under new US safety standards

Fully autonomous vehicles in the United States will no longer have to be equipped with manual controls like pedals and a steering wheel to meet safety standards. Read more

Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) becomes mandatory in Europe

Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) becomes mandatory in Europe

 

By 2024, the automatic hand or parking brake on commercial vehicles will be mandatory in Europe. This should greatly reduce the number of accidents with rolling vehicles.

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