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Global EV battery usage reached 608.5 GWh in the first half of 2026, according to SNE Research, up 20% year-on-year. CATL strengthened its leadership with almost 40% of the market, while seven Chinese manufacturers together accounted for 72.4% of global battery deployment.

Europe’s public charging network is expanding faster than the electric vehicle market in almost every EU country, according to a new Transport & Environment analysis. The findings challenge one of the most common arguments against electrification, suggesting that infrastructure is increasingly ahead…

Daimler Truck CEO Karin Rådström expects Chinese manufacturers to accelerate their expansion into the European electric truck market. While their presence remains limited today, she says European OEMs must continue innovating and reducing costs to stay competitive.

In collaboration with our sister platforms Sustainable Bus and Powertrain International, Sustainable Truck&Van has launched “The Battery Cycle”, a special feature aimed at exploring, through technical article, the world of batteries for commercial and industrial EVs. The issue is available online, a…

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Two Scania battery-electric trucks are now hauling iron ore 1,250 metres underground at LKAB's Malmberget mine in Sweden. With a payload of more than 70 tonnes and 624 kWh batteries, the vehicles represent Scania's first battery-electric trucks deployed in heavy underground mining operations.

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.

Mercedes-Benz Trucks is adding a parking search function to its Truck Remote App, allowing drivers to check the capacity and occupancy of truck parking areas. Around 2,000 locations on German motorways will be available at launch, while Austria and other European countries are expected to follow.

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…

Dutch dairy transport specialist Van Der Mierden Transport has taken delivery of a distinctive DAF XD Electric for milk collection operations. The 4×2 electric tractor combines a 350 kW driveline and 525 kWh battery pack with a claimed range of more than 500 kilometres.

Einride is expanding its electric freight operations for Lidl in Sweden, increasing annual electric mileage from 474,000 to 832,000 kilometers. The partnership, active since 2020 in Stockholm, will now cover longer-haul routes across several regions of central Sweden through Einride's Freight Capaci…

California, British Columbia, Oregon, Washington and Baja California have launched the BC2BC ZEV Corridor initiative, aimed at creating a cross-border charging and hydrogen refuelling network for zero-emission trucks along the West Coast. The initial infrastructure plan includes 20 charging stations…

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MAN has become the first European truck manufacturer to start series production of Megawatt Charging System (MCS)-ready electric trucks. Although public MCS infrastructure is still under development, the move ensures new eTGX and eTGS models will be ready to exploit ultra-fast charging as soon as th…

Marks & Spencer is expanding its electric heavy-duty fleet with ten DAF XD Electric trucks. The rollout marks the retailer's transition from pilot projects to wider deployment and includes the UK's first DAF truck capable of powering a refrigerated trailer directly from its traction battery.

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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…

Renault Group has obtained all the necessary regulatory approvals to acquire the stakes held by Volvo Group and CMA CGM Group in Flexis (45% and 10% respectively), bringing its ownership to 100% and making Flexis a wholly owned subsidiary of Renault Group.

Stellantis Pro One launched its Smart Compact Van range, which is available in four distinct models under the Fiat Professional, Citroën, Opel, and Peugeot brands. Available from September, the commercial launch will happen in November. We'll see the new van at IAA Transportation in Hannover.

This completes the offering from GATE, a specialist in long-term rentals of electric commercial and industrial vehicles under a pay-per-use model. The eJolly will now be available not only in Italy, but also in France and Germany, as announced by the company, which is now 51% owned by DLL.

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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, …

The newly-announced “Power to Go Further” Electric tour starts on April 15 from Paris, to reach Berlin on April 23. The initiative wants to show how actual e-truck charging corridors are already available in Europe. Starting from this initiative, which involves e-trucks from five European manufactur…

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Iveco Group reported higher second-quarter revenues despite lower profitability, while confirming that Tata Motors' tender offer is expected to launch in early September and close by early November. The company also announced that CFO Anna Tanganelli will step down once the acquisition is substantia…

Workhorse plans to enter the mobile AI data centre market with a new containerised product line manufactured at its Indiana facility. The initiative reflects the company's strategy to diversify beyond electric commercial vehicles by leveraging its engineering and production capabilities.

The Swedish freight technology company is set to acquire U.S.-based Flipturn, adding more than 250 MW of managed charging capacity and strengthening its integrated offering for electric truck fleets across North America.

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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 …

KEYOU will be responsible for the hydrogen conversion, with service providers of the Munich-based company adapting vehicles and engines accordingly. Market launch is planned for 2027. So, Daimler Truck plans to sell Mercedes-Benz Actros L 1848 tractor units and engines manufactured in Mannheim based…

The agreement has the target to finalize the integration and commercialization of the patented Cespira’s HPDI fuel system technology to enable Volvo Group’s 13-litre engine to run on hydrogen.

DACHSER is the first company in the world to put the new Mercedes-Benz NextGenH2 Truck into service. In fact, the logistics provider will start using its first truck tractor featuring innovative liquid hydrogen technology at the end of December 2026. Another two of the same model of H2 truck tractor…

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Ewiva has opened its second ultra-fast charging station in Italy specifically designed for battery-electric trucks. Located near the Parma Ovest motorway exit, the new hub in Noceto strengthens charging infrastructure along one of the country's busiest freight corridors.

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AUMOVIO will present an integrated technology portfolio at IAA Transportation 2026, combining telematics, software-defined vehicle architectures, autonomous driving and electrification. The approach reflects the growing convergence of digital technologies aimed at improving efficiency and reducing c…

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Europe's zero-emission truck market continued to expand in the first half of 2026, with electric heavy truck registrations nearly doubling year-on-year. Germany emerged as the main growth engine, while medium-duty trucks maintained their upward trajectory despite showing signs of a slower adoption r…

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