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The CEOs of 30 leading European trailer manufacturers met in Koningshooikt last week and signed a joint declaration and petition in the presence of the two Members of the European Parliament Kris Van Dijck (Belgium) and Jens Gieseke (Germany). They call on the European Commission and the European Pa…

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…

As media partners of the international event, our editorial staff attended once again the traditional IAA Media Summit, held on June 8 and 9 in Frankfurt. Two days of debates, conferences and presentations for the benefit of a selection of media representatives. IAA Transportation will open its door…

At the Volvo Trucks Experience Center in Gothenburg, we got a closer look at the major innovations Volvo is introducing in anticipation of its centennial next year. From the updated D13 diesel and natural gas engines to the new generation of electric trucks, now available with a “monster” range of u…

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“The past two years have shown that our partnership is built on a stable foundation. We pool our expertise whilst respecting the identity of the individual brands, thereby creating added value for our customers and stability for our employees,” said Beate Paletar, owner of the Schwarzmüller Group….

Testing and validation functions for a wide range of systems and technologies are consolidated under one roof, which will serve as the core hub for the Isuzu Group’s commercial electric vehicle development. By enhancing product quality and development speed, Isuzu aims to strengthen its competitive …

“The risk of hollowing out the EU industrial base is real, and smart, targeted measures to support homegrown manufacturing are justified. But the scale of the challenge facing our sector must not be underestimated,” stated Sigrid de Vries, Director General of ACEA.

In a few words, Kögel states, the required reduction targets cannot be achieved with currently available technology. Under the current regulations, potential fines may reach up to 64 million euros. It means, "the price of semi-trailers could increase by as much as 50 per cent". Also, Kögel warns tha…

Long-haul electrification has been made possible through improved electric driveline efficiency and a new generation of high energy-density NCA (nickel, cobalt, aluminium) lithium-ion batteries. The new electric axle also plays a key role in the long-haul e-truck model.

The vehicles are being deployed for the first time in the transport of supplier parts to its plants (inbound traffic) between supplier locations in Hungary and MAN production plants in Germany.

The entire operation was announced more or less one year ago. The news comes from several media platforms, including Indian ET Auto. The international website quotes Tata Chairman N Chandrasekaran, speaking at the company's annual general meeting.

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The vehicles are being deployed for the first time in the transport of supplier parts to its plants (inbound traffic) between supplier locations in Hungary and MAN production plants in Germany.

The DAF XF 350 will be used to transport the energy byproduct of the milling process: within the MartinoRossi ecosystem, out of approximately twenty daily trips, at least three or four involve this material, which is destined for biomethane plants.

It was exactly one year ago when MAN Truck & Bus officially started series production of their electric trucks. One year later, MAN takes stock of the current situation. Around 1,300 heavy-series electric trucks have been manufactured at MAN's Munich plant since then, with the Bavarian truck maker g…

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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.

Openreach now runs "the UK’s second largest commercial fleet, with around 23,000 vehicles, and 7,000 of them are now electric". We talk about UK's full fibre broadband network, connecting homes and businesses with faster, more reliable internet.

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.

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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…

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 company's newly published Sustainability Report, MAN is approaching its Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)-validated goal of reducing site-related emissions by 70 per cent compared to 2019 levels by 2030.

At Eurosatory in Paris, Scania handed over the first of three hybrid trucks to FMV (the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration) as part of a joint development project. Indeed, FMV purchased the vehicles with the aim of testing and further developing the technology "in close dialogue between industr…

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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…

At the recent ACT Expo, Toyota announced an agreement with Hyroad Energy, a pioneer in hydrogen-powered transportation solutions, to deploy 40 hydrogen fuel cell Class 8 commercial trucks in Southern California. Under the agreement, Hyroad will provide trucks, maintenance, data and software services…

It means the end of the road for the newcomer, specializing in the development of hydrogen-powered heavy-duty vehicles. Headquartered in Glasgow, HVS has been active for several years, as we reported multiple times. Over 70 people used to work for the company.

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).

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According to Prologis, the hub, spanning 12,500 square metres, is already under construction and will be developed in two phases. The first phase will include 14 high-power charging ports and is expected to be operational in Q3 2026. A second phase will then expand the facility to 48 charging ports,…

“The opening of our first charging hub in Denmark marks another important milestone in building a connected European charging network for electric road transport. Padborg is a strategic location at the crossroads of major European freight routes", stated Anja van Niersen, CEO of Milence.

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Starting this summer, the trucks will transport goods between EASE warehouses, generating data on impacts to warehousing, distribution, and transportation operations. The vehicles are self-driving cab-less electric trucks that operate without a driver. They are capable of navigating routes autonomou…

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 …

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