The German fair IFAT to be held from 4 to 7 May, 2026
The exhibition, which will last one day less compared to the previous editions, will change its name from IFAT to IFAT Munich: Solutions for Water, Recycling and Circularity.
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Madrid and Spain as the meeting place for sustainable mobility development. Our report from the Global Mobility Call 2024
Deeply rethinking mobility is an unavoidable need. The organizers of the Global Mobility Call, the annual event that brings together a large number of professionals under the sustainable mobility umbrella at the Madrid fair, are convinced of this. The one we attended this year was a wide-ranging eve...
The Sustainable Mobility Report 2023 will be presented in Madrid at the Global Mobility Call
The Report seeks to drive the adoption of tangible solutions to build a mobility which is more sustainable, efficient, equitable and safer, addressing the critical challenges facing the sector globally. We'll get to know more in less than one week in Madrid.
Meeting the growing demand for greener heavy-duty vehicles. The EU scenario ahead of Global Mobility Call 2024
Europe has set ambitious targets to reduce CO2 emissions from heavy-duty vehicles compared to 2019 levels. These regulatory changes impact both long-haul freight operators and urban passenger transport. The upcoming Global Mobility Call (GMC) 2024 which will take place on 19-21 November in Madrid pr...
A few highlights from the new edition of the Battery Experts Forum in Darmstadt
The forum is led and organized by Matthias Girlich, Project Manager of the Battery Experts Forum. "We are proud to offer a platform that brings together industry expertise and the latest innovations," said Girlich. "With this forum, held in the unique atmosphere of the Darmstadtium, we create opport...
Volkswagen Truck & Bus unveils sustainable transport solutions in South America
Volkswagen Truck & Bus is currently participating in Fenatran, an important exhibition currently held in Sao Paulo, Brazil. In this edition of the fair, the company exhibits two new vehicles in an exclusive area for the topic: the Constellation 26.280 Biomethane model and the Meteor Hybrid concept, ...
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Zero-emission power boost to the tractor-trailer combination. Our interview with the founder of Trailer Dynamics
Trailer Dynamics has developed a comprehensive solution, also called e-kit, to equip the trailer with an electric drivetrain. This results in the possibility of driving the semitrailer-trailer system more efficiently and sustainably, as stated by the company. The e-axis, traction batteries, and real...
Almost 65,000 zero-emission trucks and tractor-trailers were sold in China in the first half of 2024, ICCT says
Slightly less than 65,000 zero-emission trucks were sold in the first half of the year. It's more or less the same number of new energy vehicles sold throughout the whole 2022. Battery electric trucks have 9% market share in the heavy-duty segment, and 10% market share in the medium-duty segment. Al...
Northvolt files for Chapter 11 in the U.S. Business will continue in the meantime
Northvolt "will continue to operate as usual during the reorganization", making deliveries and fulfiling obligations to customers. The Swedish company also states that "the Chapter 11 restructuring process in the U.S. is distinct from a bankruptcy or administration proceeding in Sweden or many other...
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Three stars are born. Nissan launches updated van portfolio, including full-electric Townstar
The so-called Townstar (former eNV200) is the only model also available in its full-electric version. Also revised are two more vehicles in the Nissan LCV portfolio. Interstar is the new name for the NV400 van, while the former NV300 has been renamed under the Primastar brand.
IVECO and Shell to cooperate in view of road transport decarbonization
During the digital event ‘Towards Net Zero Emissions - The path to a sustainable, heavy-duty transport system’, IVECO and Shell engaged industry experts in a discussion on the path to road transport decarbonization. The speakers focused on the need for wider adoption of cleaner energy sources and th...
«We see electric and hydrogen in the future of trucks». Mercedes-Benz unveils strategic pillars
«In 2030, we want more than half of our new vehicles sold in Europe to be locally emission-free», stated Karin Rådström, Member of the Board of Management at Daimler Truck AG and responsible for Mercedes-Benz Trucks. «To make that happen, there is no one-size-fits-all, no silver bullet. In line with...
«Energy transition, Solutrans 2021 is the place to be». Interview with Director Jean-Sébastien Guichaoua
Before attending the trade fair, which will be held in Lyon from 16 to 20 November, we had the opportunity to have a very pleasant chat with Jean-Sébastien Guichaoua, who's about to live the first edition as Director of Solutrans.
Iveco and Nikola inaugurate BEV and FCEV manufacturing site in Ulm. Our report from Germany
The first Nikola Tre electric heavy-duty trucks will be produced by the end of the current year. The vehicles will be initially addressed to the US market, while from next year on the first Nikola trucks addressed to the European market will be produced. Also, a MoU was signed between the Nikola-Ive...
SOLUTRANS 2021 to be held in Lyon in November with a focus on energy transition
The event will gather together some 60,000 operators and 1,000 exhibitors and brands. Almost 90 percent of the exhibition area is already booked and an additional 10,000 square meters pavilion has been added.
BYD unveiled two battery-electric heavy-duty trucks at ACT Expo
The global truck and bus manufacturer has introduced two battery-electric heavy-duty trucks, namely the Gen3 8TT and 6F vehicles that, according to the group, «combine performance, reliability, and driver comfort into stylish designs».
Mercedes-Benz unveils the new Citan van, while the eCitan will be launched in 2022
Mercedes-Benz aims at being able to provide an electric alternative in all van categories, following the 2018 market launch of the eVito and the eSprinter in 2019. In the meantime, the latest version of the 'traditional' van will be available from September 13, 2021.
IAA Mobility 2021 marks the return of major live trade events in Germany
More than 1,000 between exhibitors and speakers are awaited in the German city, including Federal Chancellor Angels Merkel, who will open the IAA Mobility for the last time.
Nissan EV36Zero EV hub in Sunderland (UK) is a massive investment in view of sustainability
According to the forecasts, the newly-announced projects should ensure 6,200 jobs at Nissan and its UK suppliers, including more than 900 new Nissan jobs and 750 new Envision AESC jobs at its new smart, low-carbon battery plant.
