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According to the latest ACEA figures, new truck registrations increased by 7.5% in the EU between January and September 2026, while van registrations remained stable. Electrically-chargeable vehicles continued to gain ground in both segments, although diesel still accounts for the vast majority of s…

In this interview, Product Manager Emilio Vera tells us about the main features of the new product, the SFZ268 truck unit refrigeration unit designed for medium-duty vehicles, also speaking about the company’s next steps, in Europe and beyond.

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…

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A new ICCT study suggests that delaying the EU's passenger car CO2 targets could result in the loss of up to 185,000 jobs by 2035. Maintaining current standards, combined with industrial policies supporting European production, could instead boost employment across the electric vehicle supply chain.

Aurora and Charger Logistics have signed a preliminary agreement for the potential purchase of up to 500 driverless trucks, with deliveries expected between 2027 and 2028. The initiative builds on their existing cooperation and could significantly expand autonomous freight operations across the Unit…

Tata Motors' takeover bid for Iveco Group has reached 87.81% of the company's ordinary share capital, exceeding the minimum acceptance threshold of 80%. The offer is now unconditional, with shareholders receiving €14.40 per share. The acceptance period will reopen from November 2 to 6, ahead of the …

UK food wholesaler Bidfood has installed a Kempower overhead charging system at its Slough depot. With four charging points and 600 kW of available power, the solution enables electric trucks to recharge during loading operations without sacrificing valuable parking space. The project was designed a…

European Parliament committees have backed a proposal to further relax CO2 emission targets for cars and light commercial vehicles, potentially allowing combustion-engine models to remain on the market beyond 2035. The proposed changes would also significantly ease emissions requirements for vans, a…

Milence has inaugurated a new electric truck charging hub in Temse, Belgium, featuring eight charging bays, including four equipped with Megawatt Charging System (MCS) technology. Located between Antwerp and Ghent, the facility strengthens the company's European network and will contribute to real-w…

How can Europe's transport operators expand charging access without waiting for an entirely new public network? In this interview, Spirii's CEO discusses the partnership with Daimler Truck's TruckCharge Network, the potential and limitations of semi-public depot charging, and the economic factors sh…

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The Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 driven by Tobias Wagner has completed the European leg of its round-the-world journey, reaching Turkey after approximately 3,500 kilometres and three charging stops. The expedition, which started at IAA Transportation in Hannover, is now continuing towards Central Asia …

Dutch transport capacity provider Egala has taken delivery of 175 Mercedes-Benz trucks, including 20 battery-electric eActros 600 and 155 diesel-powered Actros 1845 LS tractor units. The vehicles will support the company's European operations, with maintenance contracts and digital fleet management …

Swiss logistics operator Hugelshofer has added two Chinese-brand electric trucks to its fleet: a Sany e263 and a SuperPanther eTopas 600. The vehicles, numbered 86 and 87 in the company's electric fleet, will be assessed in daily operations alongside trucks from established European manufacturers.

DHL Freight has started regular commercial operations with the first Europe-built SuperPanther eTopas 600 electric truck. Operating in the Netherlands and on cross-border routes to Belgium, the vehicle covers approximately 2,000 kilometres per week. The deployment follows a partnership established a…

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Mercedes-Benz Vans has delivered 51 fully electric eSprinter chassis cabs to logistics provider Rhenus, equipped with box bodies by Junge Fahrzeugbau. The vehicles will operate across Germany, supporting last-mile deliveries of furniture, household appliances and other bulky goods as part of Rhenus'…

Geely-owned Farizon is expanding its battery-electric commercial vehicle range, covering applications from urban deliveries to heavy-duty transport. The line-up includes the SV and V7E vans as well as the Homtruck, equipped with a 600 kWh battery and offering a claimed range of more than 500 km.

MAXUS brought several additions to its commercial vehicle range to IAA Transportation 2026, including the new eDELIVER 5 Chassis Cab, the DELIVER 7 family and T60 pick-up. In Hannover, the SAIC-owned brand also showcased RoboVAN, its Level 4 autonomous vehicle concept for urban logistics.

Kia has revealed the PV7, the second model in its dedicated electric PBV family. Larger than the PV5, the new van offers up to 8 cubic metres of cargo capacity, a preliminary WLTP range of more than 460 km and an 800-volt architecture for faster charging.

Stellantis Pro One unveiled BOW. at IAA Transportation 2026, a fully electric autonomous vehicle concept developed to explore new approaches to last-mile logistics. The group also presented its new Smart Compact Van, an updated Fiat TRIS and a 13-vehicle line-up from its commercial vehicle brands.

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.

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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…

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Chinese electric truck manufacturer SuperPanther has appointed Holger Scherr, a former senior executive at Daimler Truck, as Executive Vice President Europe. With more than 20 years of experience at Daimler and Daimler Truck, Scherr joins the company as it expands production, deliveries and commerci…

Iveco Group has appointed Damiano Cretarola as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective November 2, 2026. He will succeed Anna Tanganelli, who has held the position since December 2023, and will report directly to Group CEO Olof Persson.

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The H2Accelerate collaboration has proposed a European support mechanism to guarantee total cost of ownership parity between hydrogen-powered and diesel heavy-duty trucks. The temporary scheme would provide operational incentives through competitive tenders, complement existing national policies and…

H2Accelerate is urging the European Union to rethink its funding approach to hydrogen-powered road transport. In a new policy paper, the industry collaboration argues that supporting refuelling infrastructure without ensuring sufficient demand from truck fleets risks delaying projects and underminin…

Gruber Logistics has used a hydrogen fuel-cell truck for deliveries at Milan Malpensa Airport's Cargo City. The trial, involving cargo handlers BCUBE AIR CARGO and ALHA with support from SEA and Edison, connects the European ZEFES heavy-duty transport project with hydrogen initiatives currently bein…

Daimler Truck, Volvo Group, Toyota, Bosch, Air Liquide, TotalEnergies, TEAL Mobility and MB Energy have outlined a joint plan to accelerate hydrogen trucking in Europe. Starting from Germany, the initiative aims to coordinate vehicle deployment, hydrogen supply and high-capacity refuelling infrastru…

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…

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Seafood Centre Scheveningen has introduced an electric refrigerated vehicle equipped with a Thermo King E-400 unit for urban seafood distribution in the Netherlands. The application combines electric propulsion and refrigeration to support temperature-controlled deliveries in city centres, including…

Chinese battery manufacturer CATL has introduced a new dual-battery solution for heavy-duty electric trucks, combining a swappable main battery with a permanently installed 77 kWh auxiliary pack. The technology is designed to increase usable battery capacity, improve operational flexibility and supp…

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