Torquing Trucks

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59: Scania CEO Christian Levin: EU CO2 rules are a bigger threat than China

2026-10-0123:56

Scania president and CEO Christian Levin, who is also CEO of the TRATON Group, joins Will Shiers to discuss why he believes EU CO2 legislation is a bigger threat to Europe’s truck industry than Chinese competition.They also discuss electric truck uptake, charging infrastructure, hydrogen, Scania’s investment in China and the future of the TRATON Group.

58: Volvo Trucks boss Roger Alm on EVs, hydrogen and China

2026-09-1712:32

Volvo Trucks president Roger Alm joins Torquing Trucks at IAA Transportation, fresh from the company’s International Truck of the Year 2027 win.He discusses electric truck adoption, charging infrastructure, hydrogen and the future of diesel, as well as the growing challenge from Chinese truck manufacturers.

55: Grilled in the Cafe: Richard Skidmore, MD, Daimler Truck UK

2026-09-0330:29

New Daimler Truck UK managing director Richard Skidmore joins Will Shiers for a Grilled in the Cafe interview. Over breakfast at Junction 23 Truckstop, they discuss dealers, parts availability, the ProCabin, electric trucks, apprenticeships, digital services and Skidmore's priorities for the business, while also getting to know the man behind the job.

56: Martin Tomlinson on Volvo Trucks’ new diesel engine, 700km electric truck and gas driveline

2026-07-2318:41

Recorded in Gothenburg at Volvo Trucks' latest global product launch, Will Shiers is joined by Martin Tomlinson to discuss the company's new diesel engine platform, 700km electric truck and improved gas driveline.

54: Grilled in the Cafe: Your questions answered by DAF Trucks UK MD Nigel Beckett

2026-07-0931:25

Recorded at Jack's Hill Cafe, Nigel Beckett answers Commercial Motor readers' questions on a variety of subjects

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