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The first truck, a XG+ tractor with 350 kW/480 hp, will be delivered to the German logistics service provider Hellmold & Plank. Now, DAF offers a complete series of EV-trucks, which ranges up from a 12 tonne XB Electric for city distribution up to the XG and XG+Electric for longer haul applications.

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…

The cover is dedicated to the brand-new IVECO electric range. We have two valuable and exclusive insights with real-world experiences from Kempower, and ZF. Then, the zero-emission truck&van market in Europe, and our Smart Tests (with actual data on vehicle range measurements).

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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The system will be available for sales in Europe and North America in July 2026 and will be showcased at events across Europe this summer. The launch comes as the commercial vehicle sector moves toward megawatt charging infrastructure for battery-electric trucks and other heavy-duty vehicles.

Dutch company Rocsys has introduced the S2, its second-generation hands-free charging system suitable for heavy vehicles operating in demanding environments. The S2 is now available to order for ports, distribution hubs and other logistics facilities. The new product is on display at ACT Expo 2026….

The solution combines a battery-electric Scania truck with a fully integrated electric concrete mixer system. By enabling zero tailpipe emissions in demanding building site environments, the project provides an emphatic argument for the decarbonisation of construction logistics.

The European commercial vehicle market delivered a mixed performance in early 2026, with modest growth in van registrations and stronger momentum in the truck segment. Beneath the headline figures, however, the data highlights a clear structural shift: demand for low- and zero-emission vehicles is a…

"After 25 wonderful years at DAF and nine years serving in the Board of Management, I will retire as DAF President per mid July and pass the DAF leadership baton per July 1st to my successor Jim Walenczak". With these words, DAF Trucks President, Harald Seidel, announced quite a relevant change at t…

The Le Series is available in both 25,950 lbs. (L6e) and 33,000 lbs. (L7e) GVWR configurations. Production is scheduled to begin in Q3, 2026. “Introducing the Le Series is an important step in our efforts to reduce environmental impact and support our customers’ sustainability goals,” said Rodney Sh…

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In the reEconic, selected components were replaced with recycled materials and natural and bio-based materials. The partners supplemented the parts installed in the vehicle with forecasts and projections to determine how the circular content could theoretically be further increased. Overall, the com…

For the first time, MAN Truck & Bus publicly demonstrated bidirectional charging under real-world conditions at the premises of logistics company Spedition Schmid in Obertraubling near Regensburg, in Germany. The demonstration featured a battery-electric MAN eTGX with 480 kWh of usable energy. The B…

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The V7E is launched with a straightforward line-up: a single body size finished in one of three paint finishes; a single comprehensive specification, and with the choice of a 50 kWh or a 67 kWh battery. In terms of range, the new Farizon van model travels up to 295 miles on the WLTP City cycle and 2…

The new electric pick-up delivers 149.3 kW and 347.6 Nm of torque from its 66.9 kWh battery and dual motors. According to the manufacturer, the New Isuzu D-Max EV charges from an AC supply (maximum 11 kW) within six hours, and from a DC supply (maximum 50 kW) up to 80% within one hour.

According to the restructuring strategy led by CEO François Provost, who succeeded Luca de Meo, one of the targets is to align more closely with Chinese operating models in order to enhance competitiveness. China is also playing an increasingly central role in Renault’s electric vehicle development …

“Our new partnership with International Motors marks an important step in FOTON’s global commitment,” added Ren Lixian, Deputy General Manager of FOTON Europe. “We are thrilled to bring our innovative and exciting light commercial vehicle range to the UK, a pivotal and important market in Europe, an…

The electric vehicles are allocated to 28 working units across Serbia, including Belgrade, Novi Sad, Niš, Kragujevac, Kraljevo, Užice and other cities, in accordance with the operational needs of the system. The value of this investment in electric delivery vehicles is 1.4 billion dinars, almost 12 …

The Kia PV5 Cargo High Roof (L2H2) and PV5 Cargo Standard (L1H1) will make their first public debuts in Europe, introducing new length and height configurations to the PV5 line-up. These variants build on the existing PV5 Cargo Long, extending the model range to support a wider variety of transport …

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Last month, we have been invited to Friedrichshafen, home to ZF, for a very interesting preview: the practical application of ZF’s latest technological solution to facilitate the decarbonization of heavy-duty transport, specifically long-haul transport. We’re talking about the TraXon 2 Hybrid transm…

As the Italian branch of MAN Truck & Bus celebrated its 40th anniversary, we had the opportunity to have a chat with Friedrich Baumann, Member of the Executive Board at MAN Truck & Bus SE, as well as Head of Sales & Customer Solutions. We started from the celebrations for the milestone achieved by M…

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According to the Swedish truck maker, the new cab will be offered as a low-volume, factory-certified solution for customers seeking extended space, comfort and flexibility. The project started in 2022, following Scania’s established approach to special applications. Sales begin in April 2026, with f…

Sylvain Blaise, President of the Powertrain Business Unit, will leave the Company on 29th June to take up a new position as CEO of Manitou Group. Simone Curti will assume the role of President, Powertrain Business Unit, since the day after.

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The target is to reach the market by the year 2027. The vehicle will be based on Isuzu's "ELF EV" BEV light-duty truck, combined with Toyota's new fuel cell system (we are talking about the third generation Toyota fuel cell system).

The beginning of the testing activity was announced about two years ago, and follows the development of the hydrogen fuel cell truck, thus providing additional option to customers in the future. Indeed, Volvo Trucks plans to launch its hydrogen-powered ICE truck even before 2030. All this was made p…

Toyota Motor Corporation will join Daimler Truck and Volvo Group as equal shareholder in the fuel cell joint venture. Additionally, Toyota and cellcentric intend to jointly manage the development and production of fuel cell unit cells, which arethe core component of fuel cell systems, and directly l…

As stated by Rhenus, "the hydrogen-powered truck is fully integrated into day-to-day processes at the Rhenus site in Duisburg and is in use five days a week, both during the day and overnight. As a result, the vehicle is operating on the road almost around the clock. Its routes range from regional r…

The company joins the Kahirós Project to develop green hydrogen infrastructure and contribute to decarbonizing timber logistics in Uruguay. The so-called Kahirós Project is designed to decarbonize timber logistics in Uruguay by using green hydrogen produced from renewable sources in hydrogen fuel ce…

As part of the MoU, Tata Motors will start trials with a hydrogen-powered prime mover, followed by the phased deployment of H2 ICE-powered prime movers over the next two years. The project will be funded by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, which underscores the Government of India's co…

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Proterra’s Onyx modular battery platform delivers the performance commercial vehicle and heavy-duty equipment OEMs depend on, including high energy density, proven durability, and an advanced safety architecture. Proterra’s decision to expand the Onyx platform to include a U.S. cell option addresses…

The newly combined Nivalis entity makes Nivalis Energy Systems a primary player in electrified refrigeration, delivering fleet managers, logistics companies and retailers unrivalled cost savings vs. diesel powered refrigeration. At ACT Expo 2026, in Las Vegas, Nivalis Energy Systems showcases its co…

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The program places a factory-integrated International autonomous truck powered by the patented PlusAI SuperDrive virtual driver into a live freight operation. As part of the trial, the partner Ryder System is operating a daily 600-mile route along the I-35 corridor between Ryder locations in Laredo …

In collaboration with International Motors, part of TRATON and long-term partner of PlusAI, the software house and NVIDIA are advancing production-ready Level 4 autonomous trucks built on the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Hyperion platform. PlusAI is now one of the first to move into the next generation of AI re…

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The ICCT analyzed six different scenarios in France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, and Sweden. "Full toll exemptions for electric trucks would be sufficient to bring total cost of ownership to parity with diesel for 2026 regional trucks in France, Germany, and Sweden, and reduce the cost gap to gap…

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