Battery swap, Octopus Energy and CATL launch new joint venture Swaptopus
The model allows vehicles to replace a discharged battery with a charged one in just a few minutes, reducing downtime compared to traditional charging.
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Krone Trailer to partner with BPW in the aftermarket
In future, Krone genuine parts will be offered via the BPW Aftermarket Group’s established sales and logistics network. This comprises more than 150 locations in around 20 countries and reliably supplies workshops, dealers and fleet operators with spare parts for commercial vehicles.
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.
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...
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IAA Media Summit 2026. We attended the traditional event that anticipates IAA Transportation
As media partners of the international event, our editorial staff attended once again the traditional IAA Media Summit, held on June 8 and 9 in Frankfurt. Two days of debates, conferences and presentations for the benefit of a selection of media representatives. IAA Transportation will open its door...
From the new electric generation (with range up to 700 km) to the re-engineered D13 engines. Volvo Trucks have multiple aces up the sleeve
At the Volvo Trucks Experience Center in Gothenburg, we got a closer look at the major innovations Volvo is introducing in anticipation of its centennial next year. From the updated D13 diesel and natural gas engines to the new generation of electric trucks, now available with a “monster” range of u...
“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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Webasto unveils new rooftop air conditioning system for electric vans
Webasto has recently launched the fully electric Cool Top 120-e air-conditioning system. The latter, which delivers up to 12 kw of cooling power, is suitable for electric vehicles with a 400-volt DC power supply, like minibuses, light commercial vehicles and ambulances.
UFI to supply oil filter modules and heat exchangers for Renault commercial vehicles
UFI will supply original equipment engine oil filtration modules for the Renault Trafic and Renault Master commercial vehicles equipped with the 2.0-litre Blue dCi engine, after production started in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Kögel unveils ‘e-optimized’ version of its Light Plus semitrailer
Thanks to the 300 mm shorter wheelbase from the kingpin to the first trailer axle, the new Kögel Light Plus semitrailer reduces the pressure on the drive axle of the tractor unit by up to 2 tons compared to a standard curtainsider vehicle.
Schmitz Cargobull’s S.KI AK LIGHT tipper now with improved aluminium body
The well-established modular system allows users to select the aluminium box body that suits their individual transport task. This includes bodies for specific applications such as thermal insulation, as well as universally applicable bodies that are suitable for a wide range of transport tasks on c...
ZF’s TraXon transmission already produced in over 1.5 million units
Manufactured across ZF’s network of plants in Germany, China and Brazil, TraXon continues to support the growing demand for highly efficient drivetrain systems from customers worldwide. Speaking of future developments and energy transition, the TraXon 2 Hybrid version of the transmission "shows high...
Stellantis may leave battery joint venture with Samsung SDI: the latest news
Indeed, under the StarPlus Energy brand, the two companies were expected to build two gigafactories in Indiana, U.S., precisely in the city of Kokomo, with annual production capacity of 23 GWh initially for the first one. It's still uncertain whether Samsung SDI will continue along the path traced w...
Schaeffler wants to recycle electric axle components
The goal for the German group is to develop an industrial, automated, scalable, and non-destructive recycling concept for electric axles. Depending on the condition of the electric axle drive components, the electric axle drive can be dismantled only into its main units (typically: motor, inverter, ...
Global EV batteries: CATL still on top, sharing with BYD over 55% of the market
As reported by the usually very well informed editorial platform CNEVPost, CATL and BYD have nearly dominated EV battery market in 2025. The two Chinese players are indeed the major battery makers for electric vehicles all over the world. Let's have a look at the whole chart.
Trailer refrigeration, Schmitz Cargobull’s S.CU dc90 unit at the heart of an integrated system
According to the company, the integration of components, from the vehicle to telematics to service, is what enables increased operability, optimized energy, and continuous temperature documentation, which is crucial for food, pharmaceuticals, and sensitive chemicals. The official presentation of Sch...
Harbinger launches new business line Industria
Harbinger Industria is a new business line offering Harbinger battery technology as standalone products for energy storage and auxiliary power. With the launch of Harbinger Industria, the company is expanding its battery technology offerings beyond the automotive sector.
