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...
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...
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BorgWarner will supply high volume e-motor to North American hybrid truck OEMs
BorgWarner’s SW130 eMotor utilizes S-wind technology as an alternator replacement in a high-voltage architecture, featuring a continuous, rectangular formed winding design that enables peak performance and enhanced power efficiency within a compact space.
ACT Expo, ZF unveils new air compressor for hybrid and electric trucks
Named e-comp Scroll, the new component, in ZF’s words, is “an oil-free, low-noise and minimal vibration air compression system designed as much for efficiency as it is for smooth operation”. The new product addresses the noise topic by using the motion of interlocking scrolls to compress air in orde...
ACT Expo 2025, Accelera by Cummins ehnances its portfolio, from batteries to digital tools
Yhe advanced light-duty battery is a versatile pack designed for flexible packaging and ease of integration. Accelera recently announced a partnership with Isuzu to supply the fully integrated battery-electric powertrain for its F-series medium-duty truck product lineup.
ACT Expo 2025, Proterra unveils new battery pack conceived for heavy-duty vehicles
"The new H2-23 battery pack represents more than just a technological advancement — it embodies our renewed focus on powering the shift to a sustainable future," said Claire McConnell, Chief Business Officer at Proterra. "We've created a solution that delivers unparalleled performance even in the mo...
Harbinger electric trucks to rely on Panasonic Energy battery cells. Agreement announced
Initially, Panasonic Energy will supply Harbinger with battery cells manufactured in Japan, which will be delivered to Harbinger’s headquarters in Garden Grove, California. In the near future, the two companies look to expand production to include Panasonic Energy’s manufacturing facility in De Soto...
Range Energy to partner with ESL Power Systems on charging solutions for eTrailers
According to Range Energy, the partnership highlights the opportunity to leverage existing shore power infrastructure and affordable charging hardware to support the transition of commercial trucking fleets to electric and hybrid-electric operations.
MAN officially start truck and bus battery production in Nuremberg
In addition to the approximately 100 million euros already invested in the production facility that has now been launched, a further 150 million euros will be invested in the coming years to further develop expertise in the field of battery technology. In the current expansion stage, 50,000 battery ...
It’s official: Scania acquires Northvolt Systems Industrial Division
Northvolt Systems Industrial Division develops and manufactures battery systems for heavy industry and off-highway market segments. The operations are based in two locations: a leased production facility in Gdańsk, Poland, and an R&D center in Tomteboda, Stockholm, Sweden, very close to Scania's hea...
Schaltbau’s high voltage contactors to be installed on leading European OEM’s electric trucks
Leading company in DC technology Schaltbau has been selected to supply its bidirectional high-voltage C800 contactor as well as its HV connector for an electric truck series by a leading European OEM. The name of the OEM was not communicated by the Bavarian company. For sure, the customer is well-kn...
Predicting battery ageing by simulation. A research conducted by Fraunhofer Institute
Battery cells age both during active use and during storage. Mechanical stress during operation can cause parts of the cell to become inactive such that they no longer contribute to charge exchange. In addition, chemical side reactions take place, which result in a loss of capacity and increased int...
