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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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...
“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).
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Cummins completes the acquisition of two Faurecia commercial vehicle manufacturing plants
One of these plants is in Columbus, Indiana (U.S.), and the other one in Roermond, Netherlands. “This acquisition provides an opportunity for the Cummins Emission Solutions business to ensure continued access to the technology and facilities it needs to meet current and future demand for low-emissio...
Here’s how Bosch plans to make fuel cell stacks less expensive in the future
“By recycling, we can make the stacks more economical and at the same time reduce the carbon emissions associated with platinum mining,” said Thomas Pauer, the president of the Bosch Powertrain Solutions division. “We’re already laying the groundwork for recovering rare raw materials like platinum. ...
ZF’s TraXon transmission for heavy-duty vehicles reached one million units produced
It was only last year that TraXon reached the 500,000 unit milestone, at that time the transmission was made almost exclusively at the main plant in Friedrichshafen. After production was expanded globally to ZF’s plants in Jiaxing (China) and Sorocaba (Brazil), it has taken just 18 months to double ...
Shenxing is CATL’s superfast charging battery (and will be produced also in Europe)
The new product is capable of delivering 400 km of driving range with a 10-minute charge as well as a range of over 700 km on a single full charge, according to the manufacturer itself. The brand-new battery is expected to be produced also in Europe, namely in Germany and Hungary, where the Chinese ...
Hydrogen, Proton Motor presents state-of-the-art fuel cell production facility
Proton Motor Fuel Cell expects demand to rise sharply. Therefore, the strategic roadmap envisages an annual increase in production capacity at the new site to 5,000 hydrogen fuel cell engines and gradually up to 30,000 fuel cell stacks.
[VIDEO] Scania inaugurates battery assembly facility in Södertälje
The battery assembly will employ 550 people and is highly automated, from incoming goods throughout production to delivery. "With the battery assembly in operations we have one of the key enablers in place to accelerate the shift to electrification", said Christian Levin, President and CEO Scania an...
German pepper motion to partner with Toyota on fuel cell module supply
The Toyota fuel cell is now being used for an initial 25 hydrogen trucks based on the Mercedes Benz Atego. These are currently being put into operation by Paul Nutzfahrzeuge.
IAA Mobility, Bosch announces production of new 800-volt drive for electric vehicles
In the 800-volt variant of the electric motor, Bosch has increased the power density. This reduces weight and allows for a more compact design. Furthermore, this modification allows for thinner cables, which saves on space, weight, and copper.
pepper motion to sign agreement with BPW. 7.5 ton e-truck BAX in the spotlight
As part of the agreement, pepper will take over the 7.5-ton e-truck "BAX" developed by BPW into its product portfolio. BPW supplies pepper with core components such as the all-electric eTransport axle.
Cummins brings its hydrogen internal combustion engine to China
“Achieving zero-carbon requires collaboration and joint innovation. Cummins has long-term partnerships with its Chinese customers which allows us to fully understand their business requirements and sustainability goals", stated Jason Wang, Cummins VP & General Manager of EBU China opening a Technolo...
