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"The commercial vehicle industry is firmly committed to decarbonisation, and we have been investing heavily in zero-emission technologies for years", said Karin Rådström, President and CEO of Daimler Truck and Chair of ACEA’s Commercial Vehicle Board. "We very much welcome the latest move of the Eur…

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…

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…

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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This is the message shared by the Chinese truck maker on the company's renewed website, now available in 14 languages. Currently, the manufacturer is in the market with the second generation of its electric truck, capable of ensuring about 670 km range with a single charge, thanks to 750 kWh battery…

Kempower, EV Realty and truck maker Windrose have started using megawatt charging system in North America to recharge an electric truck. This happened in San Bernardino, California, and was the first MCS charging session with a Kempower Mega Satellite MCS installed in North America.

The new truck is equipped with two LFP battery packs, each offering 207 kWh of installed capacity and housed in a battery tower behind the cab. Indeed, the eArocs 400 "demonstrates the strong potential of battery-electric vehicle solutions in the construction industry", according to the truck maker….

As stated by the truck maker, "the objective of the test drive was to ensure the highest possible compatibility between the vehicle and megawatt charging stations from various manufacturers, while also gathering valuable insights into the real‑world performance of megawatt charging under winter cond…

The deployment features a modular megawatt configuration combining three MaxiCharger DS480 high-power charging cabinets connected in parallel to form a 1,440 kW system. “We are proud to partner with Autel to successfully complete MCS charging. MCS will be a cornerstone of next-generation long-haul e…

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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 …

The newly-introduced model is based on the same platform as the 210 kWh Workhorse W56 step van, which is renowned for its spacious cargo, ergonomic design, reliability and durability and comes in two wheelbases (Standard and Extended).

The model will be available for order from the second half of 2026, with the first units expected to arrive in early 2027. the new Transit City will be available in three configurations: the L1H1 panel van, the L2H2 panel van, and the chassis cab.

New partnership expands Farizon Auto UK’s sales and aftersales footprint to seven dealers. Prospective customers will be able to book test drives of the born-electric Farizon SV large van through Pentagon’s specialist sales team.

Through this new collaboration, Ford Pro customers with advanced electrification needs may access ChargePoint’s expert team to prepare for charger installation, site planning, and related services. ChargePoint offers a wide range of benefits for fleets. This includes advanced capabilities, such as a…

During the recent Electric Days, IVECO showcased its new range of zero-emission solutions for long, medium, and short-haul transport, as well as for urban mobility. These very different projects complete, so to speak, IVECO's multi-technology approach to transport decarbonization. Let's take a look …

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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…

Antti Vuola, VP Products at Kempower, was one of the main speakers at the first edition of the Live Winter Days organized by the Finnish charging systems manufacturer. We had the opportunity to participate in the event in Sweden and meet Mr Vuola, whose vision about the future of electric industrial…

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The German plant in Wörth am Rhein will remain "the lead and largest volume plant within the network". Now, the company plans to add a vehicle assembly and manufacturing site in Cheb, Czech Republic, with painted cab bodies still supplied from Wörth. Moreover, the Aksaray plant (Türkiye) is a major …

The separation of the Defence Business from Iveco Group is a condition, inter alia, to the completion of the voluntary tender offer by Tata Motors Limited for all issued common shares of Iveco Group.

The joint venture, which is set to start operations in mid-2026, will focus on engineering, manufacturing, and sales of eAxle systems and electric motors in India. With a registered office in Pune, this joint venture aims to accelerate the adoption of sustainable and forward-looking technologies, th…

ZF closed 2025 with higher operating profitability, stronger free cash flow and lower net debt, while reporting a net loss after one-off charges linked mainly to the early termination of non-profitable electric mobility projects. All the data from the presentation of the official results.

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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…

The Cryostat CS900 LH₂ Simulation Test Platform integrates hydrogen liquefaction, controlled storage and transfer within a unified LH₂ infrastructure environment. The platform is thus capable of generating real-world performance and behavior data for materials, systems, and processes essential to eq…

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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…

ZF presented to a very narrow group of journalists its vision for balancing economic and environmental sustainability in a transition that is proving to be highly complex. At ZF’s headquarters, we could discover the TraXon 2 Hybrid transmission, as well as drive a hybrid truck. Here's what we saw.

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