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Volvo Trucks enhances its I-Roll technology with stop/start functionality
The new engine stop/start functionality is activated at speeds above 60 km/h. Depending on enabling conditions such as topography and ambient temperature, the new I-Roll with Engine stop/start will be able to cut up to one percent of fuel and CO2 emissions on top of already achieved savings. The new...
UK, the HIVED electric network expands beyond London reaching eight more cities
"For the first time, we’re taking our parcel delivery network beyond London, bringing a reliably better delivery experience to new cities, including Bath, Bournemouth, Brighton, Bristol, Portsmouth, Poole, Southampton and Worthing", we read on the company's blog.
Electric trucks, TRATON launches new financial tools to support the companies
TRATON GROUP has launched Green Finance Framework to finance and refinance battery-electric commercial vehicles. The new tool "enables capital providers to shift forward TRATON’s investments into battery-electric mobility through a broad range of green financing instruments, including Green Bonds, L...
The newly-opened DEKRA Battery Test Center in Brandenburg
The state-of-the-art test center will offer a comprehensive spectrum of battery tests under one roof. In addition to mechanical tests, performance and environmental tests, there will also be abuse tests in which batteries are subjected to stresses far beyond their normal use.
GATE welcomes new CEO Elio Fonti. The pay-per-use formula will be extended to new brands
On October 1st, GATE changed its corporate structure. Founded as part of the Iveco Group and specializing in pay-per-use long-term rental solutions for electric vehicles no more than three years ago, GATE is now 51% owned by Dutch vendor finance company DLL and 49% by the Iveco Group. During a digit...
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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...
We attended DEKRA’s CV Outlook Conference in Berlin. A brainstorming session for the future of commercial transportation
We were in Berlin for DEKRA's Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference, which took place on October 28 and 29. Several topics were addressed in an ongoing dialogue between industry, politics, and research. This is not an easy time for heavy transport, and competition from China is frightening: a change...
Read the new issue of Sustainable Truck&Van magazine. Out now!
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MAN confirms CFO and appoints new Chief Human Resources Officer
The Supervisory Board of MAN Truck & Bus SE has extended Inka Koljonen's contract as Executive Board member for Finance, IT and Legal Affairs for a further five years until 2030, effective February 1, 2025. Furthermore, effective April 1, 2024, Hubert Altschäffl will be the new Chief Human Resources...
Zero Emission Van Plan, the new initiative launched in the UK
The initiative was officially presented in the Houses of Parliament on February 20. Affordability of zero emission vehicles, regulations, as well as availability of charging infrastructure over the country are some of the key topics.
Renault Trucks will build a 46,000 square meters logistics platform in Lyon
The building, which is due to open in 2028, will host more than 500 employees and will comprise a flexible, scalable 46,000 m² warehouse integrating standard storage, a fully automated area dedicated to small parts, and an area reserved for battery storage.
U.S.-based Mack Trucks expands manufacturing facility in Virginia
The truck manufacturer wants to prepare the plant for higher demand for the Mack MD Series and Mack MD Electric vehicles, the latter launched back in March 2023.
Iveco Group signed partnership with Politecnico di Torino to boost research in the mobility sector
The studies will focus on the contribution of digitalisation, aided by Artificial Intelligence algorithms, in the design of new, innovative propulsion systems to support the transition towards a more sustainable future.
Automotive Cells Company secures €4.4 million funding to build three gigafactories in Europe
According to ACC, "this operation will accelerate the development of ACC and strengthen its position as a key player in the battery industry to equip high-performance, low-carbon electric vehicles". The gigafactory are supposed to be located in France, Germany and Italy.
Nikola ZE trucks integrate the what3words location solution
the system has divided the globe into a grid of 10ft squares and assigned each a unique combination of three words: known as a what3words address. This means every warehouse entrance, drop off point and tucked-away delivery door has its own unique what3words address.
Solar tech company Sono Motors to exit from self-administration. Hedge fund will take over
Since the beginning of the year, Sono Motors GmbH has been implementing its new business model and corporate structure, driven by its new leadership team. The company’s proprietary solar power electronics that enable solar integration into a wide range of vehicles, including refrigerated trucks, tra...
BYD’s vehicle factory in Hungary is getting closer after signign ceremony held at the end of January
An official ceremony held on January 30 signals the preliminary phase of BYD's state-of-the-art production facility in Hungary. The highly advanced manufacturing plant will be built in Szeged, in the South East of the country.
Hyzon Motors faces Nasdaq delisting issues
The newcomer was forced to face a similar issue last May, with shared that managed to climb during the summer. Price fell down once again in December. Back in January, Hyzon Motors announced the company managed to deploy 19 fuel cell powered trucks during the previous year.
