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...
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...
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).
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IAA 2024, Accelera by Cummins unveiled endurance braking system for electric commercial vehicles
Leveraging the technology from the Accelera ELFA 3 inverter series, the iBCR is a versatile system designed to address two critical aspects of electric commercial vehicle performance—electrical endurance braking and energy efficiency.
Electric mobility, ZF to cooperate with Ford Trucks and Farizon
ZF will work together with Ford Trucks to supply electric drives of the latest generation for its upcoming line of electrified trucks. In addition, ZF will become a full system supplier to Farizon for the development of its cutting-edge range of new energy intelligent trucks. This partnership will b...
Volvo Trucks may postpone construction of planned battery plant in Sweden
"We don't know if this will bring any change to the production start/serial production, but the aim is to time the ramp-up of production with the demand of battery-electric applications and not build up a much larger operation than the market", said an internal source quoted by Reuters.
IAA 2024, here’s how the highly innovative CATL TECTRANS battery system works
The participation of primary Chinese battery maker CATL at IAA was long-awaited, as CATL is one of the giants in the automotive battery business. In Hannover, the Chinese company launched its groundbreaking TECTRANS battery system, revolutionizing the commercial transportation sector. In particular,...
IAA 2024, Polish battery maker Impact aims to double battery production by the end of the year
“Thanks to Impact’s state-of-the-art production line and increased capacity, we will be able to deliver our advanced solutions to more customers, which will allow us to execute the company’s ambitious growth plans”, commented Ireneusz Kazimierski, CEO of Impact Clean Power Technology.
ZF announces strategic partnership based on hybrid transmission with Chinese brand Foton
Building on the success of their joint venture setup to deliver the TraXon automatic transmission and electric drives in China, ZF and Foton have now agreed for the joint venture to introduce ZF’s new hybrid transmission for commercial vehicles to the Chinese market. Under the agreement, ZF will fur...
Commercial EV batteries, Forsee Power to open production site in Columbus, Ohio
The site already accommodates 2 versatile assembly lines capable of producing 8 different models of battery systems and forecasts a production capacity of 3 GWh by 2028, that will be scalable. It will play a strategic role in the supply of battery systems for the heavy vehicles market (buses, trucks...
UK-based charging solutions provider TUAL launches swappable power bank for e-trucks
TUAL developed its innovative, 120 kWh and 180 kWh swappable powerbank solutions, which will maximise vehicle up-time whilst ensuring route flexibility and extending an eHGV’s stem millage by up to 120 miles, depending on application. Developed in collaboration with some of Europe’s largest fleet op...
Northvolt to adjust its strategy (and cut workforce) in order to face challenging macroeconomic environment
“As difficult as this will be, focussing on what is our core business paves the way for us to build a strong long-term foundation for growth that contributes to the Western ambitions to establish a homegrown battery industry,” said CEO Peter Carlsson. Here's how the ongoing projects will be affected...
Automatic truck-trailer coupling systems and more: JOST is getting ready for IAA 2024
“We are excited for this year’s IAA Transportation. For us it is an ideal opportunity to showcase our innovations as well as our high-quality and proven products. We are proud to contribute to solving the commercial vehicle industry’s challenges such as driver shortages and emissions reductions,” sa...
