Harry Wolters

Vice President of PACCAR and General Manager Global Powertrain & Electrification, Paccar

Search every verified Harry Wolters interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Harry Wolters, President of DAF Trucks and Vice President of PACCAR, presented the official launch of the 2021 New Generation of DAF trucks on June ​9, ​2021. In his remarks, he described the new vehicle line as the largest innovation project in DAF’s over 90-year history, noting that the company invested over a billion euros in its development. He said the trucks offer industry-leading efficiency, safety, and driver comfort, and highlighted new features such as a Low Speed Trailer Brake, Park Brake Assist, and over-the-air software updates. Wolters also discussed the role of updated European Masses & Dimensions regulations, effective from September ​2020, in enabling longer vehicles with optimized aerodynamics, which he said aligned with the European Commission’s goals of improving fuel efficiency, emissions, safety, and driver comfort. Wolters additionally addressed future propulsion technologies, stating that the New Generation platform is designed to accommodate alternatives to diesel, including battery electric vehicles—which he showed as an early prototype—and hydrogen, either through fuel cells or combustion engines, which he said remains under evaluation. He introduced an early XF prototype with a hydrogen combustion engine as part of this development. Wolters announced that series production of the new XF, XG, and XG+ models would begin at the end of the year, starting with 4x2 tractors and rigids, and said sales had already started.