https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Germany in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed The 'eHighway' project, which sees hybrid trucks powered via overhead lines for the first time on a public Autobahn in Germany, launched on Tuesday. https://www.thelocal.de/20190507/germanys-first-electric-autobahn-for-hybrid-trucks-opens-near-frankfurt Tue, 07 May 2019 12:49:48 +0200 germanys-first-electric-autobahn-for-hybrid-trucks-opens-near-frankfurt German authorities have identified hundreds of trucks "manipulated" to save their operators money by shutting off exhaust treatment systems, saying many more cheating vehicles could be at large on Europe's roads. https://www.thelocal.de/20190403/how-german-truckers-also-manipulated-emissions Wed, 03 Apr 2019 10:53:28 +0200 how-german-truckers-also-manipulated-emissions A truck driver injured five people and damaged several vehicles as he tried to escape from police in northern Bavaria on Tuesday evening. https://www.thelocal.de/20180124/truck-driver-goes-on-wild-rampage-through-northern-bavaria Wed, 24 Jan 2018 12:45:53 +0100 truck-driver-goes-on-wild-rampage-through-northern-bavaria German carmaker Daimler on Thursday delivered its first fully electric lorries to companies in Europe, as the global race to mass produce the first generation of "green trucks" heats up. https://www.thelocal.de/20171215/daimler-delivers-its-first-all-electric-trucks-in-europe Fri, 15 Dec 2017 09:28:53 +0100 daimler-delivers-its-first-all-electric-trucks-in-europe If you drive on the motorway and on country roads often, you may have noticed not only an increase in trucks, but that these vehicles hail from countries such as Poland, Czech Republic and Romania. This development highlights several issues. https://www.thelocal.de/20171102/trucks-from-eastern-europe-are-dominating-german-roads Thu, 02 Nov 2017 13:41:37 +0100 trucks-from-eastern-europe-are-dominating-german-roads Environmentalists and train companies reacted with outrage to Transport Minister Alexander Dobrindt's plan to allow more giant "gigaliner" trucks on motorways before they've passed a trial period. https://www.thelocal.de/20150123/transport-minister-calls-for-more-big-rigs Fri, 23 Jan 2015 09:14:56 +0100 transport-minister-calls-for-more-big-rigs Germany's 1.5 million truck drivers should start to keep a 'log book' for the tax office of how often and for how long they go to the toilet, it was reported recently. https://www.thelocal.de/20121225/46971 Tue, 25 Dec 2012 13:05:00 +0100 46971 European drivers should be afraid, very afraid. If vehicle makers at a major trade fair opening in Germany on Thursday get their way, "monster trucks" are soon coming to the continent's motorways. https://www.thelocal.de/20100923/30033 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 15:11:00 +0200 30033 The CEO of Swedish truck manufacturer Scania has ruled out an alliance with German competitor MAN in order to save billions on the production line, despite rumours of a deal involving Volkswagen. https://www.thelocal.de/20091226/24189 Sat, 26 Dec 2009 15:35:00 +0100 24189 Transportation Minister Peter Ramsauer sparked a row over the introduction of road tolls in Germany on Thursday, flagging higher charges for car drivers then quickly backing off as the debate heated up. https://www.thelocal.de/20091105/23049 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:40:00 +0100 23049 The German conglomerate MAN reported unexpectedly strong second-quarter results on Wednesday, largely owing to its large diesel engine division. https://www.thelocal.de/20080730/13375 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:13:00 +0200 13375