DKV Mobility launches charge card addressed to electric trucks
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.
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Renault Trucks introduces new 13-liter engine for its T, T High, C and K ranges
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 ...
New Eagle’s single-controller EV platform for megawatt charging
the NX3 extends New Eagle’s unified, and patented, Raptor and OpenECU platform, enabling new levels of system integration, scalability, and development efficiency across electrified vehicle programs.
BorgWarner will supply variable turbine geometry turbocharger to major truck OEM
The high-efficiency VTG turbocharger and an EGR cooler are intendede for a Euro 7-compliant, 6-cylinder heavy-duty diesel engine platform. According to the company, the award expands BorgWarner’s depth in the on-highway commercial vehicle segment and further broadens its collaboration with the custo...
ACT Expo 2026, Mack Trucks launches new EPA 2027-compliant Mack MP13 engine
The new IC engine delivers up to 540 hp and 1,950 lb.-ft. of torque while providing up to 3% improved fuel efficiency compared with previous MP13 engines. The MP13 meets EPA 2027 emissions standards through engine enhancements that deliver a more complete combustion and lower engine-out CO2, soot an...
Proterra’s Onyx battery platform will be available with a U.S. cell option
Proterra’s Onyx modular battery platform delivers the performance commercial vehicle and heavy-duty equipment OEMs depend on, including high energy density, proven durability, and an advanced safety architecture. Proterra’s decision to expand the Onyx platform to include a U.S. cell option addresses...
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“The Battery Cycle” is our new special feature exploring the world of batteries for commercial EVs. Browse it here!
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...
Sustainable Truck&Van Magazine. The May issue is online! Browse it here
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).
Building the backbone of e-truck charging in EU. Interview with Alexandre Hélibert (Milence)
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...
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Ahead of serial production, Mercedes is producing key components of the brand-new eActros 600
The Mercedes-Benz plant in Gaggenau, which specializes in transmissions for heavy-duty commercial vehicles, is currently developing into a center of expertise for electric drive components. In addition, the Mercedes-Benz plant in Kassel is assembling the new generation of the e-axle for the eActros ...
CATL’s new and promising Freevoy Super Hybrid battery
Designed for hybrid vehicles of EREVs and PHEVs, CATL's Freevoy delivers impressive charging speeds, providing over 280 kilometers of range on 10 minutes of charging, according to the Chinese company. Such an innovative battery has been repeatedly tested in the passenger car sector, so far.
Northvolt may get short term funds, but this does not solve the company’s issues
Indeed, talks are ongoing with possible new investors. The target is to get about 300 million euros funding by the end of the month to have enough liquidity and meet the next goals outlined by the company's management in the last few weeks.
JOST to partner with FERNRIDE on decarbonization and automation development
FERNRIDE offers scalable automation solutions for trucking in the yard and port logistics. By collaborating with FERNRIDE, JOST can expand its expertise in a targeted manner and jointly develop pioneering automation solutions that will further advance these key issues in the commercial vehicle indus...
Mercedes Benz’s new recycling factory in Kuppenheim
The recycling plant in Kuppenheim, southern Germany, aims to create a genuine circular economy. According to the German group, valuable and scarce raw materials such as lithium, nickel and cobalt can be recovered – in a way which is suitable for use in new batteries for future all-electric Mercedes-...
Valeo and MAHLE to extend magnet-free electric motor portfolio
Introducing the iBEE system (inner Brushless Electrical Excitation), this cutting-edge technology is expected to highly improve performance and efficiency of magnet free electric motors.
Let’s find out more about JOST’s green solutions portfolio on display at IAA 2024
JOST’s growth path is also made of research and development of more environmentally friendly solutions for commercial and industrial vehicles. For instance, by providing technologies supporting electric or hybrid engines as well as developing lightweight materials to improve fuel efficiency and redu...
Recycling, Scania to employ reused components on truck assembly lines
At first, Scania is using remanufactured gearboxes, which were subject to exactly the same rigorous steps and inline quality and function tests as gearboxes that are made from entirely new parts. The gearbox duly met all those requirements and could therefore be confirmed as being ‘as good as new’....
Mercedes to collaborate with BMS specialist Munich Electrification on batteries for eActros 300/400
The so-called Bologna Battery Management Unit is developed and certified as a safety component out of context according to ISO26262 standards. "Our innovative BMS technology will play a pivotal role in driving sustainability and efficiency in the transportation industry", commented Uwe Wiedemann, Ma...
At IAA 2024, cellcentric launched new fuel cell system for heavy-duty applications
With a total weight of less than 400 kg, this new system presented at IAA by cellcentric is designed for conventional 13-liter diesel engine compartments. The new single-packaging fuel-cell system will combine high efficiency and performance with market leading TCO.
