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BYD has officially introduced its new ETT 44 electric tractor to the European market. The 4×2 flagship combines a 651 kWh Blade Battery with 750 kW of power and a claimed range of 600 km, while supporting charging at up to 1.5 MW.

Skyworth Auto is making its first appearance at IAA Transportation in Hannover with five electrified and intelligent commercial vehicles. The line-up is led by the global premiere of the Z9, a battery-electric heavy truck combining Level 4 autonomous driving with connected fleet management capabilit…

Europe’s transition to zero-emission road transport will take time, with millions of conventional trucks still in operation. Truck1 data from more than 100,000 used truck and tractor unit listings shows why the secondary market will remain crucial for fleet renewal – and how electric trucks could gr…

Impact’s new UNIVERSUS traction battery platform gives industrial vehicle manufacturers a common architecture for different applications, voltage classes and battery chemistries. With interchangeable LFP and NMC options, scalable energy capacity and Impact’s in-house BMS, the platform is designed to…

From long-haul transport and urban mobility to construction and mining, commercial vehicles operate in very different environments but increasingly face common challenges. Through its Connecting Worlds philosophy, JOST brings together technologies and expertise across its brands to address electrifi…

Cummins is showcasing its broad technology portfolio at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hannover, Germany, at Hall 19/20, Stand 21A. Visitors can see a range of solutions, from Euro 7-ready advanced diesel and natural gas engines to hydrogen storage solutions, battery-electric power options, and innovati…

At IAA Transportation 2026, Stoneridge will unveil its new EVO ECU platform, designed for software-defined commercial vehicles, alongside its Innovation Truck featuring advanced integrated vision systems and connected technologies for trucks and trailers. Come meet the team at Hall 21, Stand C44.

As electric commercial vehicle fleets grow, grid capacity, depot space and charging operations are becoming increasingly important constraints. Electreon argues that wireless charging can help distribute energy demand across depots, terminals and routes, reducing reliance on conventional plug-in cha…

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BYD has officially introduced its new ETT 44 electric tractor to the European market. The 4×2 flagship combines a 651 kWh Blade Battery with 750 kW of power and a claimed range of 600 km, while supporting charging at up to 1.5 MW.

Skyworth Auto is making its first appearance at IAA Transportation in Hannover with five electrified and intelligent commercial vehicles. The line-up is led by the global premiere of the Z9, a battery-electric heavy truck combining Level 4 autonomous driving with connected fleet management capabilit…

Skyworth Auto will make its first appearance at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hannover with five next-generation commercial vehicles. The line-up will include the global premiere of the Skyworth Z9, a new battery-electric heavy truck combining Level 4 autonomous driving with intelligent connectivity.

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has delivered the first 27 eActros 600 electric trucks to Amazon in Germany. More than 50 are expected to join the company's German logistics network by the end of 2026, as part of Amazon's record order for more than 200 Mercedes-Benz electric heavy-duty trucks.

Foton Motor will make its IAA Transportation debut in Hannover with seven vehicles ranging from heavy-duty trucks to vans and buses. Among the highlights will be the CAVAN BEACON, designed for medium- and long-haul applications, while the Chinese manufacturer will also outline its strategy for the E…

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At just 85 cm wide, the new Komma Cargo combines a four-wheel tilting architecture with 1,000 litres of cargo capacity, a top speed of 95 km/h and up to 160 km of range. The electric commercial vehicle has been designed primarily for urban delivery operations.

DELIVAN, the new European-focused commercial vehicle brand from Chery, will unveil its first two production electric vans at IAA Transportation 2026. The Hannover premiere will mark the transition from concepts to production vehicles ahead of the brand’s phased European market launch in 2027.

Kia will unveil the new PV7 at IAA Transportation in Hannover on September 14. The second model in the Korean manufacturer’s PBV family will sit above the PV5, offering more space and versatility for professional applications, while further expanding Kia’s presence in the electric commercial vehicle…

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has confirmed that the next-generation Amarok will be offered as a fully electric pickup, marking a major step in the brand's electrification strategy. The new model is expected to arrive towards the end of the decade alongside internal combustion and plug-in hybrid va…

The electric pickups have been delivered to Sheffield-based MHH Contracting, a family-owned company working in the waste removal and recycling field. The two D-Max EVs are among the first to arrive with customers, especially in Europe.

Renault is also upgrading the performance of its electric range with a new battery manufactured in Europe and assembled in France, at the Renault Batilly plant. While capacity remains unchanged at 87 kWh, it now uses mid-nickel battery chemistry. This technology improves thermal management and optim…

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BYD is preparing to step up its presence in the European truck market, with major product unveilings expected at IAA Transportation 2026. Domenico Gostoli, BYD’s head of trucks and buses for Europe, explains the Chinese manufacturer’s plans for products, local operations, after-sales and its future …

Ahead of IAA Transportation 2026, Cespira CEO Carlos Gonzalez tells Sustainable Truck&Van why the company's next-generation HPDI 3.0 technology is designed to bridge today's bio-LNG market with tomorrow's hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines, while stressing that infrastructure and fuel econ…

Cespira, the joint venture between Volvo and Westport, has announced the new generation of its patented HPDI 3.0 injection system, which will be launched at IAA Transportation 2026. Scott Baker, Chief Technical Officer, gave us a sneak peek at some of the changes made to the well-known HPDI system, …

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Stellantis Pro One has unveiled a new logo reflecting the evolution of the Group's commercial vehicle business beyond vehicles towards a broader ecosystem of services and solutions for professional customers. The new visual identity comes as Pro One prepares to showcase its latest developments at IA…

MAXUS will use IAA Transportation 2026 to look beyond the vans and pick-ups for which it is currently known in Europe. The SAIC-owned brand will showcase a near-production 40-tonne electric truck alongside an autonomous RoboVAN concept, while strengthening its German operations through direct distri…

Chinese electric truck manufacturer Windrose is putting Europe at the centre of its global strategy. According to founder and CEO Wen Han, the company's Antwerp site will become its main hub for assembly, parts logistics and global R&D, while the UK is expected to become a second European hub.

Aumovio has completed the sale of its manufacturing site in Mechelen, Belgium, to Dumarey Group, finalising the transaction announced last April. The plant and around 300 employees are being transferred to Dumarey, while existing customer relationships remain with Aumovio.

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IVECO and Toyota Motor Europe are joining forces to develop two next-generation hydrogen fuel cell heavy-duty truck prototypes. The 44-tonne vehicles will combine IVECO's heavy-duty truck platform with Toyota's third-generation fuel cell technology and will be tested in real-world operations as part…

Scania and Toyota have announced a major hydrogen partnership that will put 40 fuel cell heavy-duty vehicles into real-world operations. Toyota will supply its latest third-generation, 300 kW fuel cell systems for trucks operated within Scania's Pilot Partner programme, with the first vehicles expec…

Some of the biggest names in the truck, automotive, energy and technology industries are joining forces to accelerate hydrogen-powered heavy-duty transport in Europe. The initiative will focus on coordinating vehicles, refuelling infrastructure and hydrogen supply, with further details to be unveile…

MAN Truck & Bus has started real-world testing of three hydrogen fuel cell trucks as part of its Bayernflotte research project. Operated by logistics company LoadFox for three months, the vehicles will cover regular routes in southern Germany, with a targeted range of between 450 and 500 kilometres.

As first reported by sister publication Powertrain International, Weichai has achieved China VI certification for its WP15 hydrogen internal combustion engine, paving the way for wider commercial deployment of hydrogen-powered heavy-duty vehicles in the Chinese market.

“AFIR is a cornerstone policy for the development of Europe’s zero-emission trucking ecosystem. Maintaining its current ambition reinforces the regulatory certainty needed to unlock investment in hydrogen refuelling infrastructure, support vehicle deployment, and give fleet operators the confidence …

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Cummins is showcasing its broad technology portfolio at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hannover, Germany, at Hall 19/20, Stand 21A. Visitors can see a range of solutions, from Euro 7-ready advanced diesel and natural gas engines to hydrogen storage solutions, battery-electric power options, and innovati…

Vector has recently introduced vSECC.InPlug, a new communication controller designed to provide greater flexibility in the layout of DC charging infrastructure for electric truck and bus depots. By integrating charging communication directly into the connector, the system enables distances of up to …

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