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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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...
Electric trucks, Scania to invest 70 million euros in France to enhance production
According to the truck maker, the investment includes an extension of the existing facility and the adaptation of assembly lines for electric truck production. Angers has been part of Scania’s industrial system for more than three decades and plays an important role in serving customers in France an...
“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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Thinking electric. Smesh E-Axle and the new standard for heavy-duty e-truck powertrains
Smesh E-Axle has developed a brand-new powerful and compact powertrain, capable to maintain high efficiency no matter what energy carrier is used. The prototype has undergone several internal tests and some more external and field tests will be carried out in the next few months.
Discovering ecarry, the electric light truck developed by Green-G and Webasto
The standard version of the ecarry is equipped with a lithium nickel manganese cobalt battery from Webasto boasting 35 kilowatt hours. The premium ecarry runs on two batteries with a total power of 70 kilowatt hours. Depending on whether one or two batteries are installed, the ecarry can cover over ...
Volvo Penta E-driveline for Rosenbauer’s pioneering fire truck already in production
Volvo Penta has started production of E-driveline for world’s first serial electric fire truck from partner vehicle manufacturer Rosenbauer. The driveline would enable quite an innovative solution with zero exhaust emissions and significantly reduced noise levels.
Volta Trucks revealed prototype chassis and announces series production from December 2022
The prototype chassis has been designed and built using the proposed production specification frame and drivetrain components of the finished vehicle. This includes the high-voltage battery supplied by Proterra and the compact eAxle – the integrated rear axle, electric motor and transmission unit, f...
Arrival next-generation electric vehicles will feature STMicroelectronics technology
Arrival and STMicroelectronics have announced the beginning of a very interesting cooperation aimed at enhancing Arrival’s next-gen electric vehicle portfolio with STMicroelectronics’ components and technologies. The future collaboration will indeed include products dedicated to processing, power an...
ZF improves brake actuator with a new platform for higher safety and cost effectiveness
ZF’s brake chamber range with innovative platform approach supports all types of trucks, buses and trailers. The redesign builds on recently acquired company WABCO’s proven brake actuation technology with a rigorous focus on design-to-cost.
Some more details about the next Lion Electric battery manufacturing plant in Quebec
The future facility will be located adjacent to Montreal-Mirabel International Airport on a 1.6 million square foot property, with development planned to begin very soon, in June 2021. The facility is expected to be completed in the second half of 2022, with a planned annual battery production capac...
E-mobility in Brazil. Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus collaborates with Moura for the e-Delivery trucks
The series production of the first e-Delivery electric trucks will start this semester. Volkswagen has also recently announced the investment of further 500 million euro in sustainable battery activities with young but already primary Swedish battery cell manufacturer Northvolt.
Bosch and cellcentric, a long-term agreement for fuel cell components supply
The agreement deals with the supply of electric air compressors with integrated power electronics. These will be part of the cellcentric fuel-cell system that will feature in heavy trucks and stationary applications in the future. According to cellcentric, large-scale production is set to begin from...
Allison’s xFE emissions-reducing transmissions now also available for medium-duty trucks
The 3000 xFE and 3200 xFE models are designed for engines producing up to 370 horsepower and 1695 Nm (dependent on the application), and gross vehicle weight up to 28.5 tons. The new transmissions are particularly well-suited to slow-speed urban applications and stop-start duty cycles such as refuse...
