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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“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...
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...
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...
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Volta Trucks on ice: Carrier Transicold will be the sole supplier for the refrigerated 16-ton Volta Zero
The supply agreement follows a project in which Carrier Transicold engineers worked closely with the Volta Trucks development team to integrate engineless ‘Iceland’ all-electric refrigeration systems and PowerBox technology into the new Volta Zero.
Volvo Trucks to open its very first battery plant in Ghent, Belgium
In the new battery plant, cells and modules from Samsung SDI will be assembled into battery packs that are tailor-made for Volvo Trucks' heavy-duty electric range: Volvo FH, Volvo FM and Volvo FMX.
Dana and Lion Electric to partner for electrified systems
Dana will supply the electric drive systems, including electric motors, inverters, and controllers, as well as axles and driveshafts for all Lion Electric platforms, including the LionA, LionC, LionD, LionM, Lion6, and Lion8.
Xos to partner with Thermo King in view of battery-electric refrigerated commercial vehicles
Californian e-van manufacturer Xos and Thermo King, a global brand belonging to TRANE Technologies, will jointly develop a refrigerated commercial vehicle prototype that is 100% battery-electric. The prototype is expected to support fresh and frozen applications and will be used in field trials by c...
Allison Transmission to participate in IFAT exhibition with its range of e-axles for municipal and refuse trucks
Allison will be showcasing its new electric axles, Allison eGen Power, as well as a broad range of fully automatic transmissions for traditional and alternative fuel powertrains.
Battery recycling, LG Chem and LG ES to rely on Li-Cycle for the North American market
Agreement have been signed with LG Energy Solution for the supply of manufacturing scrap for recycling and with each of LG Energy Solution (LGES) and LG Chem (LGC) for the sale of nickel sulphate from Li-Cycle’s Rochester Hub.
«Our electric axles aren’t for heavy-duty vehicles only». Interview with Andrea Abbà (FPT Industrial)
The one FPT has introduced so faran axle with two electric motors, one speed, with a gear ratio that can deliver up to 840 kW of peak power (420 for each motor) and a torque of 900 Nm. The prototype of an e-axle designed for LCVs was on display at CES 2022. Some more automotive applications will fol...
Nissan will have its own solid-state battery production site in Japan
Nissan expects solid-state battery technology to be a game-changer for accelerating the popularity of electric vehicles. They have an energy density approximately twice that of conventional lithium-ion batteries, significantly shorter charging time due to superior charge/discharge performance, and l...
EV batteries, Metis Engineering unveils health monitoring system
«The release of the beta versions of our Production Battery Safety Sensor marks another key milestone, as we roll out the technology to enable unrivalled health monitoring of lithium-ion battery packs», commented Metis Engineering Managing Director Joe Holdsworth. «The sensor is already on trial in ...
E-mobility, BorgWarner completes the acquisition of Chinese Santroll Automotive Components
Based in Tianjin, China, Santroll designs and manufactures hairpin and concentrated-winding technology eMotors for use in light vehicles. Santroll supplies its patented technology to the Chinese OEM market.
