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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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...
“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...
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Cummins to showcase Meritor e-powertrain for heavy-duty trucks at IAA Transportation 2022
The 17Xe is designed for heavy-duty trucks in the 4x2 and 6x2 segment, with capacity to support 44 tons of gross combined weight, or more in some applications. The assembly also features a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack, a new arrival to Cummins’ battery line-up.
Cummins to unveil hydrogen ICE concept truck at IAA 2022
The vehicle is powered by the B6.7H hydrogen engine developed by the Columbus-based company. The proof-of-concept installation is rated 290 hp (216 kW) and features a 700-bar pressure high-capacity hydrogen storage system.
Continental launches new tire ranges for trucks and vans, with an eye on e-mobility
During a special launch event held in Sevilla, Continental introduced its brand-new product lines for trucks and vans. The German group is at the forefront when it comes to e-mobility, as the new tires have been conceived also for electric vehicles.
Eurocell may build its first European Gigafactory in the Netherlands
The company plans to invest around 800 million euros in order to produce over 40 million battery cells per year from 2025 on. In the first phase, the Gigafactory will produce advanced battery cells at scale by early 2023 for existing European customers.
The Volvo Group might rely on proprietary battery production plant for commercial vehicles in Sweden
According to Volvo, the battery cells will be designed specifically for commercial vehicle applications, supporting the global roll-out of electric trucks, buses, construction equipment and electric drivelines for different applications.
Nikola acquires Romeo Power and brings battery production in-house. Almost 50 BEV trucks delivered in 2022
Headquartered in Cypress, California, Romeo Power is an energy technology leader delivering advanced electrification solutions for complex commercial vehicle applications, in an all-stock transaction.
Northvolt and Stora Enso are working on developing batteries from renewable wood
The two Scandinavian companies have the target to create sustainable batteries using lignin-based hard carbon produced with renewable wood from Nordic forests. Stora Enso is capable to produce lignin, a plant-derived polymer found in the cell walls of dry-land plants. Trees are composed of 20–30% of...
Volkswagen ID. Buzz electric van equipped with Continental EcoContact 6 Q tires
The EcoContact 6 Q for the ID. Buzz also comes with ContiSeal technology, which enables journeys to be continued safely even if tires are damaged. A highly elastic protective layer on the inside of the tire closes in around penetrating objects in just a fraction of a second and reliably seals the pu...
BMZ and CALB join forces to produce innovative lithium-ion batteries for EVs (trucks included)
The two companies aim to manufacture lithium-ion based batteries for several electric vehicles, including electric trucks, buses, light commercial vehicles, agricultural machines, as well as electric construction equipment.
IAA Transportation, Voith to launch electric drives and hydrogen storage systems
Voith has developed the Voith Electrical Drive System (VEDS), designed for the operation of buses and heavy-duty trucks, as well as the so-called Plug & Drive H2 storage system, a modular overall system for heavy-duty commercial vehicles with hydrogen drives.
