Sustainable Truck&Van

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With the Lowliner, Mercedes‑Benz Trucks is directly addressing the growing demand for locally CO₂e‑free transport options in the volume‑intensive long‑haul logistics segment. The new variant will be one of the flagships of the Star's participation in the next IAA Transportation in Hannover….

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…

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).

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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…

“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.

The new Hilux features an updated exterior design that combines strength with advanced styling, and its powertrain features a 1GD diesel engine renowned for its power and high durability. In addition to improved driving performance, expanded safety and security functions as well as connected functio…

Practically speaking, TÜV SÜD will assess Einride’s Safety Governance Model within the Safety Management System (SMS), the organizational layer that governs how Einride’s living safety case is maintained, how changes to its technology and operations are evaluated and how safety accountability is str…

According to the truck maker, the investment includes an extension of the existing facility and the adaptation of assembly lines for electric truck production. Angers has been part of Scania’s industrial system for more than three decades and plays an important role in serving customers in France an…

The DKV Card +Charge Truck provides access to more than 3,000 verified truck-compatible charge points at competitive rates across more than 17 European countries.

The eActros 600 joins the team fleet of HVO100-powered race and marketing trucks, and is expected to cover approximately 15,000 km over the next three months, completing the European leg of the season in Madrid in mid-September.

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According to the Swedish truck maker, in some applications it’s now possible to achieve a range well beyond 800 km on one charge. Also, the positioning of the battery module under the cab of the Scania electric truck frees up more space for bodywork.

Indeed, nearly all of the planned electric trucks are allocated, according to pre-orders coming from all over the world. In particular, customers come from Europe, North America, South America, Asia&Pacific, including homeland China. By Q2, 2026, something like 36 Windrose electric trucks will be ru…

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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.

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 …

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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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The Actros L ProCabin stands out for aerodynamics and efficiency. A front end extended by 80 millimeters, optimized airflow management, and reduced panel gaps improve the airflow around the vehicle. According to the German truck maker, this can reduce fuel consumption in long‑haul operations by up t…

within Elinta Motors PHEV-120 system, an electric motor delivers up to 160 kW peak power and 1,262 Nm torque, enabling strong performance on both city streets and country roads, while regenerative braking recovers up to 60 kW. Vehicles can run fully electric for roughly 100 km, or in hybrid modes th…

Hydrogen

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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).

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…

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The DKV Card +Charge Truck provides access to more than 3,000 verified truck-compatible charge points at competitive rates across more than 17 European countries.

The DE13 R is available in versions up to 540 hp with 2800 Nm torque and was designed using new materials including high strength grey iron and compacted graphite iron which provide greater robustness and durability. It incorporates several technical developments designed to optimise combustion and …

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The demonstration showed how battery-electric trucks can do more than transport goods. Through bi-directional charging, trucks can also support the power grid by providing flexibility services such as peak shaving, grid balancing, and energy storage.

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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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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…

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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