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Scania finds driving with two full length trailers cuts fuel consumption by 30%

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meters, which is the maximum permitted length today for the tractor-semitrailer vehicle combination in most European states, with the exception of countries such as Sweden and Finland. meters applies in most European states, while countries such as Sweden and Finland, permit 25.25

Sweden 225
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Six automated truck platoons to compete in European Truck Platooning Challenge

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The network involved governmental, road and other authorities from the participating countries (Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Finland, the Netherlands and Sweden), truck manufacturers, umbrella organizations (ACEA, CEDR, CLEPA, EReg and IRU) plus a range of common interest groupings and consumer bodies.

Belgium 150