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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.
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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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ZF introduces brand-new electric drives, also for light commercial vehicles
Thanks to their modular concept, the new ZF e-drives support automotive manufacturers in customizing the further electrification of their entire model range. For end customers, the new technologies offer higher efficiency, more power, and shorter charging times.
Cummins brings the power of choice to trucking
The USA-headquartered power systems manufacturer is working hard to shape the future of powertrain technology, with the broadest range of options. The company's intense participation in IAA Transportation in September allowed us to better understand what they have in mind. A broad and diverse portfo...
ZF to celebrate important milestone: two million electric motors produced so far
In view of globally increasing volumes and the high demand for electric powertrain technology, the next production milestone will be reached soon. "Our order books are well filled, the next two million units of electric motors will probably be produced in less than two years," explained Roland Hintr...
Krone improved the Dry Liner STG trailer line with advanced safety features
The trailer is now equipped with an air-suspended axle unit with self-steering axle to allow safe and agile manoeuvring at all times, even in confined conditions. In addition, a reversing camera facilitates the driver's work.
MAN is working on making the most out of e-truck batteries (including recycling the raw materials)
Actually, the company expects that electric trucks will have a share of 60% in distribution applications and 40% in long-haul transport in 2030. So, it's quite important to treat batteries in the most efficient way from square one.
Volvo Group, the battery production plant in Ghent (Blegium) will be inaugurated in 2025
The battery module manufacturing line in Ghent will be able to use battery cells both from partners and from the planned battery cell plant in Sweden. The investment frame for this first step of module manufacturing is Euro 75 million.
DB Schenker to purchase 2,000 Krone e-trailers with Trailer Dynamics technology
The trailers can be equipped with 300 kWh, 450 kWh, or 600 kWh batteries as required. This can extend the range of electric tractors by up to 500 km, depending on the use case, and also significantly reduce the fuel consumption of conventional diesel tractors.
Two BorgWarner electric motors will equip e-axles of European OEM in the light truck sector
The e-axle is designed to equip new electric light commercial trucks ranging up to 7.5 tons as well as conversions of existing ICE powered fleets of city center delivery vehicles.
Thermo King launches renewed Advancer trailer refrigeration solutions (with an electric focus)
Colm O’Grady, trailer product leader at Thermo King: “Our goal has been to develop even more sustainable refrigeration technologies, enable our products to fit alternative power sources, reduce energy consumption to the lowest possible levels, and to use this innovation to reduce the total cost of o...
TotalEnergies and Valeo to jointly develop EV battery cooling systems
The two partners are thinking of an innovative way of cooling EV batteries by using a new dielectric fluid. TotalEnergies has developed a dielectric coolant that can be in direct contact with battery cells. Valeo will contribute its expertise in the related thermal systems to design and build the be...
