Sustainable Truck&Van

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A joint press conference was held this morning, with Daimler Truck and Toyota top management outlining the details of the MoU signed. The main target is to jointly develop zero-emission commercial vehicles, with a special focus on hydrogen-powered ones. More into details, Mitsubishi FUSO and Hino wi…

Isuzu and Honda believe that fuel cell technology, utilizing hydrogen as fuel resulting in no CO2 emissions, will be effective to achieve carbon neutrality of heavy-duty trucks which are required to address large load capacity, long-time use, long-distance driving and the need for quick refueling.

Swiss company Holcim, one of the world’s largest building solution providers, is expected to receive 1,000 e-trucks by 2030, with the first 130 trucks will be delivered by 2024.

According to the Frontier Economics study, "Regulatory costs of Euro 7 – Findings from an industry survey," commissioned by ACEA, the costs per vehicle are expected to be about 2,000 euros for cars and vans with internal combustion engines, and nearly 12,000 euros for diesel trucks and buses.

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When driving to Turkey, test engineers focused in particular on safety systems, performance and durability of the vehicle. The vehicle is compatible with all common European semitrailers, taking into account the maximum permitted total tractor/trailer combination length. Series production of the e-t…

The new Farizon G Truck Product Series is made of the pure electric heavy truck family, Farizon G methanol hybrid heavy truck and Farizon G reformed methanol fuel cell heavy truck.

Daihatsu will produce the vehicles, and Suzuki, Daihatsu, and Toyota will each release their own version within fiscal 2023. The cruising range per charge is expected to be approximately 200 km, and development is currently underway with the aim of creating a vehicle that can fully meet the needs of…

Mercedes-Benz Vans targets an EV share of up to 20% by 2026 and more than 50% by 2030. With VAN.EA, Mercedes-Benz Vans focuses on efficiency and performance in every aspect of the vehicle, including aerodynamics, drivetrain, tires and chassis.

Renault Master Van H2-Tech is a hydrogen-powered large van, with a loading volume of 12 cubic meters, adapted to the transport of goods and packages, that meets the needs of professionals for their intensive usages. Refueling time is only 5 minutes, while autonomy reaches 400 km.

Chinese brand Farizon Auto put on display its pure electric truck Xingzhi H9E at Mobility Live exhibition just held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. During the event, Farizon’s strategic partner in the UAE, Admiral Mobility, has announced plans to lease Farizon’s electric commercial vehicles to f…

The order will comprise DAF XD electric trucks in a wide range of specifications, which the company will deploy with various customers. The vehicles will be equipped with three to five battery packs for ranges of up to 500 km.

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The new Farizon G Truck Product Series is made of the pure electric heavy truck family, Farizon G methanol hybrid heavy truck and Farizon G reformed methanol fuel cell heavy truck.

Swiss company Holcim, one of the world’s largest building solution providers, is expected to receive 1,000 e-trucks by 2030, with the first 130 trucks will be delivered by 2024.

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In the commercial van segment, the eCitan is being launched as a Panel Van with a choice of two lengths: the 4498 mm compact version and the 4922 mm long version. There's no official launch date yet.

The vehicle models used are the V500e with a 16.5 kWh battery and 150 km range and the version with a 33 kWh battery and 300 km range. Österreichische Post AG, the national postal company, will deliver all letters, parcels, print media and advertising mail over the last mile 100 percent emission-fre…

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During a digital round table dedicated to e-mobility, MAN CEO, Alexander Vlaskamp, reaffirmed the company's strategies about electrification. Scandinavia is expected to play a primary role in this scenario.

The brand-new zero-emission commercial vehicle, launched in November, 2022, will be introduced on a global scale, and especially in Europe, in 2024. We got some more information about Farizon's plans by asking them some key questions.

Featuring an output voltage up to 900 volts, the solution is prepared for 800 volt BEVs and also for the power requirements of future generation batteries. We had a chat with Key Account Manager Andrea Ruggiero, who told us the origins of the charging station project and their potential in the elect…

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Besides relying only on the North American market as for vehicle sales, Nikola will apparently concentrate its efforts above all on the hydrogen business. In addition, Nikola will temporarily pause production in Coolidge, in order to modify the assembly line to accommodate both hydrogen fuel cell an…

Now, Iveco Group "will concentrate on Europe for the further development and commercialisation of its own battery electric and fuel cell electric trucks, which includes rolling out its financing business model GATE, and Nikola will focus its operations in North America".

The 'Decarbonisation Academy' is an online tool that provides access to a catalogue of training courses featuring educational videos, expert opinions from inside and outside the company and the experiences of hauliers and bodywork specialists.

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According to Stellantis, the announcement is a significant step in the decarbonization of the mobility industry and illustrates Symbio’s technological excellence in hydrogen fuel cell innovations.

The project is expected to establish if hydrogen fuel cell technology can deliver more zero-emission range to heavy-use E-Transit customers travelling high mileages, with maximum loads, ancillary equipment such as chillers and with limited charging opportunities in the working shift.

The harsh conditions on public roads in northern Sweden, with ice, wind and lots of snow, make an ideal testing environment. Fuel cell electric trucks powered by hydrogen will be available in the second half of this decade.

The hydrogen-powered truck offers a range of about 750-850 miles on a 100 kg tank system. Refueling only takes 10-15 minutes to reach 100% capacity. Also, QUANTRON US and FirstElement Fuel, with already 40 hydrogen fueling stations in the country, have committed to providing fleet operators access t…

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The new Space Oriented Architecture (SOA) is co-developed with Geely Holding Group. SOA is modular and scalable EV platform focused on setting new standards for onboard space, bringing interior-optimised zero-emission mobility to more consumers than ever before, while enabling LEVC to enter new sect…

AxTrax 2 is an axle-based, fully integrated system, featuring a compact design to help maximize the available space for batteries and enhance manufacturer’s design flexibility. It replaces the engine, transmission, drive shaft, differential and conventional axle to electrify a commercial vehicle.

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Scania Charging Access – this is the name of the service – will offer set, predictable costs with no hidden fees, via a convenient invoicing system. Customers will be able to plan, operate and pay for their public charging through one service.

The technology is expected to enable half the charging time for heavy-duty vehicles. Both companies are committed to enabling a zero-emission transport future and taking the lead in developing tomorrow’s technology today.

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The Emergency Response Guide app, now available for download free of charge from the Android and the Apple stores, provides safety information for all Volvo Group heavy electric truck brands, including Volvo Trucks, Renault Trucks and Mack Trucks.

Information from the pilot will include unique insights, and will help guide the development and ongoing commercialization of autonomous trucks for long-haul applications. Initial planning will begin mid-2023, with on-road tests soon after.

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According to the Swedish manufacturer and based on the data provided by IHS Markit, during the first quarter of 2023, a total of 600 electric trucks weighing 16 tons and more were registered in Europe, more than four times compared to the same period in 2022 (134). Volvo Trucks has the largest marke…

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