Infrastructure

Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturer BAIC Foton has introduced a new ultra-fast charging strategy, with peak power of up to 1.5 MW for heavy-duty trucks. The company has also unveiled the Aumark Z light-duty electric truck, capable of charging from 20% to 80% in just eight minutes, according to t...

Claudio Zanframundo, President of Thermo King EMEA, discusses how refrigerated transport is evolving and why solutions must be tailored to customers’ operational needs. From telematics and artificial intelligence to energy-saving technologies, the focus is on efficiency and integration.

ABB E-mobility and French charging operator Oreve are expanding their partnership with 12 new high-power charging sites along major freight corridors in France. The network will add approximately 100 charging points and 18 MW of installed capacity, with the first MCS-compatible installation planned ...

Kempower has lowered its 2026 revenue and profitability forecasts amid slowing investment in charging infrastructure. The Finnish company is planning a restructuring that could affect up to 120 employees worldwide. Meanwhile, its technology continues to support new projects, including a major public...

The SPIRIT-E research project has demonstrated that electric trucks can supply energy to logistics depots, other vehicles and the public electricity grid. Using a MAN eTGX, researchers tested bidirectional charging at up to 350 kW, identifying potential energy cost savings for fleet operators.

UK food wholesaler Bidfood has installed a Kempower overhead charging system at its Slough depot. With four charging points and 600 kW of available power, the solution enables electric trucks to recharge during loading operations without sacrificing valuable parking space. The project was designed a...