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S-eWay, eSuperJolly, eJolly. Let’s get familiar with the brand-new IVECO electric trucks and vans

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 …

Renault to acquire full ownership of Flexis electric van joint venture

Renault Group is acquiring the shares currently held by Volvo Group (45%) and CMA CGM Group (10%). Although being out of the partnership, Volvo Group is expected to remain "partner of Flexis", with Renault Trucks "set to distribute the vehicles from 2027 onwards". Krishnan Sundararajan named new CEO…

Electric vans, Flexis may reportedly change company structure

According to newspapers and agencies such as Le Monde and Reuters, Renault could acquire the shares of the other two groups involved: negotiations are reportedly underway. No official comments have been released yet.

Xos launches electric Class 6 chassis in North America

The vehicle a starting price of $99,000. "Our customers see it in the reliability of our vehicles, the sophistication of our telematics, and the strength of our manufacturing. At a $99,000 starting price, we're making commercial electrification accessible at scale", said Dakota Semler, CEO of Xos.

CATL launches Tectrans II, new sodium-ion battery for light commercial vehicles

CATL says it is the first sodium battery for light commercial vehicles to reach mass production, specifically engineered for severe cold. The pack offers 45 kWh of capacity and can be connected for charging at temperatures as low as -30°C.

Pick-up, the brand-new Toyota Hilux hybrid and BEV introduced at Brussels Motor Show

The new model (ninth generation) will be offered with two electrified powertrains: a 2.8-litre diesel engine supported by a 48V hybrid system – the option that will be the volume seller in Europe – and a battery electric version, both of which are on display in Brussels. In selected markets, diesel …

“Megawatt charging is here to stay!”. Our interview with Antti Vuola (Kempower)

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…

The future is electrified, connected, autonomous. Erik Neandross (TRC) anticipates ACT Expo 2026

In view of the next edition of ACT Expo, scheduled in Las Vegas from 4 to 7 May, we had the great opportunity to have a chat with him. While taking stock of the incoming ACT Expo, we could also discuss about the trends and prospects of cleaner transportation in quite a challenging era. Let's start w…

Pulled by a far-sighted strategy. Our interview with Iffet Türken (Kässbohrer)

A broad product portfolio, intermodality, and integration with other transport players in research. This is the recipe for the future according to one player, Kässbohrer, which aims to increase its market presence everywhere in Europe. Read our chat with Iffet Türken, member of the Kässbohrer board …

Tata Motors signs MoU to deploy up to 40 green hydrogen-powered ICE trucks

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…

German liquid hydrogen company GenH2 unveils simulation test platform

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…

Hydrogen, over 20 million km in Europe for the Hyundai XCIENT truck

The result was made possible over five years with thanks to 165 trucks in operation across Switzerland, Germany, France, the Netherlands and Austria. First launched in Switzerland in October 2020, XCIENT Fuel Cell trucks initially reached 10 million kilometers of cumulative driving distance in the c…

There’s a new hydrogen refuelling station in Lübeck, Germany

The station, designed by Hypion, has a daily capacity of up to 2,000 kg of hydrogen and can potentially refuel up to 50 trucks per day. In addition, the new hydrogen station will be seamlessly integrated into the existing infrastructure of the MB Energy group’s commercial road transport unit. The pr…

Hydrogen trucks, Mercedes plans small series production of the NextGen H2 by the end of 2026

A hundred vehicles are set to be deployed in customer operations from the end of 2026 onwards. Technically speaking, two fuel cell units operate as a twin system with a total system output of 300 kW (150 kW each) and are space-savingly integrated in the engine compartment beneath the cab. Series pro…

Honda and GM to stop fuel cell system production in the U.S. by the end of the year

Now, Honda will utilize the next-generation system being developed independently by Honda itself. FCSM was established in January 2017 in Brownstown, Michigan, U.S., as the first ever joint venture in the automotive industry that would produce advanced fuel cell system.

Webasto unveils new rooftop air conditioning system for electric vans

Webasto has recently launched the fully electric Cool Top 120-e air-conditioning system. The latter, which delivers up to 12 kw of cooling power, is suitable for electric vehicles with a 400-volt DC power supply, like minibuses, light commercial vehicles and ambulances.

UFI to supply oil filter modules and heat exchangers for Renault commercial vehicles

UFI will supply original equipment engine oil filtration modules for the Renault Trafic and Renault Master commercial vehicles equipped with the 2.0-litre Blue dCi engine, after production started in the fourth quarter of 2025.