Sustainable Truck&Van

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From 2035 onwards, carmakers will need to comply with a 90% tailpipe emissions reduction target, while the remaining 10% emissions will need to be compensated through the use of low-carbon steel Made in the Union, or from e-fuels and biofuels. According to the Eu Commission, this will allow for plug…

The second issue of the year of Sustainable Truck&Van magazine will be distributed at Solutrans 2025, from November 18 to 22 in Lyon.

In technical terms, the 14-tonne Volvo FL Electric offers an electric range of up to approximately 200 km depending on load, driving style, ambient temperature, and other factors. The useable battery energy 145 kWh, while the electric motor delivers about 180 kW. Ground clearance is 240 mm for the 1…

The Awards, assigned by a jury coordinated by the editorial staff of Vado e Torno and Sustainable Truck&Van, will be presented at the end of January, based on specific sustainability parameters. Nine finalists in three categories (Tractor, E-Truck, Van) will participate in this year's awarding conte…

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Renault Trucks and Malherbe are using a fleet of 22 Renault Trucks E-Tech T electric trucks. 11 vehicles along the North loop (Blainville – Vironvay – Auxerre – return), and 11 more vehicles along the South loop (Auxerre – Mâcon – Bourg-en-Bresse – Lyon – return). The system is based on four loops o…

“2026 has to be the year Europe turns challenges into real progress, delivering pragmatic solutions that protect competitiveness while driving decarbonisation. Europe must quickly become our strong home market for zero-emission technologies", Rådström said.

The all-new Models 536EV and 537EV are engineered for regional delivery as well as service and utility trucks, while the new Class 8 Model 548EV supports 4×2 tractors and vocational configurations with PTOs, such as dump trucks.

Kenworth’s all-new medium-duty BEVs are powered by PACCAR’s fully integrated ePowertrain platform, offering multiple eMotor ratings from 170kW (230 hp continuous, 335 hp peak) up to 350kW (470 hp continuous, 605 hp peak), with peak torque ratings of 1,100 or 1,850 lb.-ft. This flexible platform "all…

In the future, according to MAN, up to 500 eTrucks and eBuses will be able to be charged daily at the Allianz Arena site. Indeed, the Allianz Arena offers ideal conditions for the charging park: a powerful power grid, 100 per cent use of green electricity, a location at one of Europe's most importan…

The collaboration, which started in May 2025, aims to further enhance Einride’s AI-powered optimization platform, Saga. This marks the first real-world application using quantum computing to analyze commercial transport data.

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Through Spirii’s CPMS, depot owners gain full visibility and control over charger performance, utilisation, access rights, and pricing – enabling them to decide how and when capacity is made available. Fleet operators, meanwhile, can access strategically located, HDT-ready charging sites and pre-boo…

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Euro NCAP highlighted the strong performance of the PV5’s standard Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW), which detects pedestrians, cyclists, and other vehicles. "The PV5’s five-star achievement reflects Kia’s advanced electrified platform engineering, high-rigidit…

UCLS will deploy the new E-Tech Masters in Newcastle, Manchester, Sheffield and Leeds, where the retail contract stipulates the use of zero emission vehicles. The order brings the company’s electric fleet to 48 vehicles, with the ambition to electrify more than half of its 600-strong fleet by 2030….

Starting on December 1, it will be possible to order the new light and heavy electric vehicles from the IVECO range, the eSuperJolly and the S-eWay, from the IVECO dealer network in Italy, France, and Germany. The offer will then be completed with the compact eJolly van, which can be ordered startin…

"Farizon Park Royal, located on the busy A406 North Circular near the Hangar Lane Gyratory, serves as both a prime Farizon dealership and the national headquarters for the brand and the distributor in the UK", stated the company. This can be considered as "a statement of intent as it embarks on a st…

Built on Kia’s PBV-dedicated E-GMP.S (Electric-Global Modular Platform for Service), the PV5 delivers up 1,005 kilogrammes of payload and up to eight cubic metres of cargo space with a High Box. According to Kia, this matches the capabilities of larger D-segment vans while still retaining compact di…

At Solutrans 2025, Renault has officially launched the brand-new Trafic E-Tech. It is the very first Renault vehicle with SDV architecture by Ampere, also featured by fast-charging 800V technology. Production is set to begin in late 2026. So far, Renault has introduced the cargo van version. Later o…

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Marc Martinez has been at the helm of MAN Italy, and also responsible for the Adriatic area, for just over three years. The French manager's journey has been anything but straightforward, from the initial difficulties caused by supply problems that slowed down the Bavarian brand to the recovery that…

FPT Industrial has played a key role in IVECO's fifty-year history. In fact, the Iveco Group's engine and powertrain division has been developing some of the engines that have clocked up thousands of miles under the cabs of several truck models over the decades. This collaboration is set to grow eve…

Transport electrification requires brave and innovative companies and projects. That’s quite clear in the current scenario. Founded in 2022, then still a very young company, Voltera develops and operates EV charging infrastructure in the United States. Or, as their own website states, “the ability t…

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Under the agreement, two affordable electric car models will be initially developed: these will be Ford-branded vehicles, built on Renault Group’s Ampere platform. Nevertheless, the agreement also deals with commercial vehicles, with the development of electrically-powered vehicles as the main targe…

According to the global transportation group, "the long-term loan will support the TRATON GROUP’s research and development for the TRATON Modular System (TMS). TMS is a global, cross-brand modular platform designed to harmonize vehicle development and production. It promotes scalability, cost effici…

Verma, whose appointment will become effective in January 2026, brings over 16 years of global experience in capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic finance. Most recently, he served as CFO of LiDAR Nasdaq-listed technology company MicroVision for four years.

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FUSO has recently unveiled two new hydrogen truck concepts at Japan Mobility Show 2025, held in Tokyo earlier in November. Namely, the H2IC is a heavy-duty truck powered by an internal combustion engine that combusts hydrogen, while the H2FC is a heavy-duty truck powered by a fuel cell system.

The new range of hydrogen-powered vehicles is designed both for long-haul transport operators and for companies in the earthmoving and construction sectors. Indeed, Hyliko is expanding its offering by introducing a so-called “construction approach” version designed for intensive use and difficult ac…

A total of eight heavy-duty trucks powered by hydrogen fuel cells departed from the Port of Gunsan in South Korea, on their journey to Montevideo, Uruguay. Each truck can travel more than 720 km at full load, enough to complete a full timber transport cycle on a single charge

As stated by Air Liquide, the first two MAN hTGX trucks will be operated by Air Liquide's local logistics partner, Schenk Tanktransport, a leading player in sustainable logistics across the Benelux. The trucks will be integrated into Air Liquide's existing distribution network in order to replace co…

Earlier this month at Transport.CH in Bern, Switzerland, Scania showcased its collaboration with Asko Norge AS, a longstanding partner and leader in sustainable logistics, to test hydrogen fuel cell trucks in business operations, in order to evaluate technical performance, operational feasibility, a…

At the heart of the electrolyzer, which was built by FEST, a company based in Goslar, Germany, are two Bosch Hybrion electrolysis stacks manufactured in Bamberg. Each of these stacks with a rated power of 1.25 megawatts produces around 23 kilograms of hydrogen per hour from water and electricity. At…

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The project, which will rely on more than 80% renewable energy supply and apply Industry 4.0 standards to ensure intelligent and sustainable processes, incorporates cutting-edge technologies such as Cell-to-Body design, enabling cells to be integrated directly into the vehicle structure, improving e…

According to the European Investment Bank, "this funding will accelerate the company’s scale-up, production, and market rollout, reinforcing Europe’s technological leadership in the electrification of freight transport". "The funding provided by the EIB represents a strong vote of confidence in our …

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ELMI Power is set to provide battery-supported ultra-fast charging (400–600 kW), integrated storage systems (340–600 kWh and scalable), as well as grid-relieving depot and on-route charging solutions. The agreement was signed in China.

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With this integration complete, both companies are now focused on delivering an autonomous solution that is safe and supports broad commercial deployment. The joint solution combines Waabi’s industry leading self-driving technology with Volvo’s autonomous truck, designed with redundant systems to en…

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On an European scale, the EU Commission has recently proposed toll exemption for electric trucks until 2031, as well. The proposal is being discussed by European insitutions, although it would not be mandatory in every single country. Its adoption depends on the decisions taken by the various govern…

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