U.S.-based Daimler Truck brand Rizon to expand dealership network
Rizon expands its U.S. sales network with new dealerships in Arizona, New York, New Jersey, and Washington State. It is the newest truck brand within the Daimler Truck family.
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Solutrans 2025, Ford Trucks showcases the all-electric F-LINE E model
“At Solutrans, one of Europe’s leading trade fairs, we are proud to stand together with Ford Pro under the OneFord vision. With our New F-MAX and all-electric F-LINE E, we once again demonstrate our commitment to delivering reliable, efficient, and innovative transport solutions to our customers", s...
Solutrans 2025, Renault Trucks enhances the heavy, medium and light-duty truck range
As usual, Solutrans is a very important event for Renault Trucks. Indeed, the company exploits the French exhibition to introduce the latest novelties to its truck and commercial vehicle range. This year, most of the the main highlights deal with the electric vehicle range. Renault Trucks T E-Tech i...
Software-defined vehicles, Mitsubishi FUSO signs MoU with REE Automotive
This collaboration permits Mitsubishi Fuso to assess the benefits of REE technology for its next-generation commercial vehicles and accelerate its shift to smarter, safer, and upgradable cloud-connected software-defined trucks. It will also evaluate REE as a supplier for Mitsubishi Fuso’s future pro...
Mercedes eEconic, 18 electric trucks to be delivered in Karlsruhe for waste collection
Since the end of September, seven fully electric waste collection vehicles have been in use throughout the Karlsruhe city area, with no area-specific restrictions. By 2035, the municipal fleet is to be completely converted to alternative drive systems, with the exception of a reserve for emergencies...
Windrose R700 electric truck gains all 43 certificates to achieve EU homologation
"For the last 44 months since Windrose Technology was founded, I have been told many times that we would never be homologated, given our unique design", said Wen Han, founder of Windrose. In addition, the Windrose electric truck has also achieved another significant result in Spain, covering almost ...
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Read the new issue of Sustainable Truck&Van magazine. Out now!
The second issue of the year of Sustainable Truck&Van magazine will be distributed at Solutrans 2025, from November 18 to 22 in Lyon.
Solutrans 2025, Renault Trucks enhances the heavy, medium and light-duty truck range
As usual, Solutrans is a very important event for Renault Trucks. Indeed, the company exploits the French exhibition to introduce the latest novelties to its truck and commercial vehicle range. This year, most of the the main highlights deal with the electric vehicle range. Renault Trucks T E-Tech i...
From lightweight materials to solutions for alternative powertrains, let’s see how JOST supports greener mobility
Additionally, JOST ensures advanced recycling solutions for end-of-life components. All these innovations aim to minimize environmental impact, decrease carbon footprint, and promote sustainability within the transportation sector. Let's see how, in terms of very concrete product and solutions. Here...
Air Liquide to rely on hydrogen-powered MAN hTGX trucks in the Netherlands
As stated by Air Liquide, the first two MAN hTGX trucks will be operated by Air Liquide's local logistics partner, Schenk Tanktransport, a leading player in sustainable logistics across the Benelux. The trucks will be integrated into Air Liquide's existing distribution network in order to replace co...
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REE Automotive to launch P7-B electric delivery truck with nearly 250 km range
REE Automotive's P7 delivery truck configuration offers increased interior space for passengers and cargo and a low step-in height while targeting a maximum speed of 120 km/h, max range of 241 km, up to 2,000 kg payload, and vehicle weight ratings (GVWR) of up to 6,350 kg.
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.
Mercedes-Benz eEconic: series production starts in Wörth-am-Rhein
The eEconic will be manufactured in the existing Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks assembly line, in parallel and flexibly alongside the trucks that will be powered by internal combustion engines. After the vehicle has been largely assembled, the eEconic’s electrification continues in the Future Truck Ce...
Volta Trucks: a ‘studio’ in Paris city center is the new commercial HQ in France
The Studio experience will be educational, informative and also displaying the essence of the Volta Trucks brand. It is located on the historic Rue Edouard VII, off the Boulevard des Capucines in the 9th Arrondissement of Paris, linking the Madeleine and Opera districts.
DAF CF 26-ton electric truck climbing the Alps in Austria through the Grosslockner High Alpine Road
The 48 km alpine road is featured by 36 hairpin bends and 12% inclines. The reason why the electric truck had to face such challenge was that some transport operators in mountainous areas appear to have their doubts about the use of electric vehicles. So, official DAF dealer from Austria Tschann dec...
Zero-emission on the island. Scania e-trucks for DB Schenker in Gotland, Sweden
DB Schenker decided to cut emissions on the Gotland island, in Sweden, and turned to Scania. The Swedish manufacturer is going to supply four 25 P electric distribution trucks, to be added to two hybrid trucks, also provided by Scania.
The Volta Zero takes a further step. First customer evaluation completed
Further customer evaluation events and media prototype test drive opportunities are due to be delivered in Volta Trucks’ European launch markets in the Summer/Autumn of 2022. Production of the first customer-specification vehicles is still on track to start in early 2023.
MAN to rely on in-house battery factory for e-truck and e-bus manufacturing. Opening expected in 2025
MAN is receiving support from the Bavarian State Government, which has promised a contribution of around 30 million euros to energy research and technology funding for the period 2023 to 2027.
Quantron starts selling the QARGO 4 EV truck (and cooperates with TruckScout24 for online sales)
Quantron is breaking new ground in the process of selling new vehicles on online platforms. For this, the e-mobility company uses the reach of the established commercial vehicle online sales platform, TruckScout24.
Now it’s official: we’ll see the Mercedes-Benz eActros long haul prototype at IAA Transportation
On a single battery charge the eActros LongHaul will have a range of around 500 kilometers. The e-truck will enable high-performance charging, or so-called megawatt charging. "The electrification of heavy long-distance transport is the next milestone on our road to CO2-neutrality", commented Karin R...
