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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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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!
The second issue of the year of Sustainable Truck&Van magazine will be distributed at Solutrans 2025, from November 18 to 22 in Lyon.
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...
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Mitsubishi FUSO and Hino have officially merged into new company ARCHION
The name ARCHION embodies the essence of ‘arches’, representing the connection between the companies and their stakeholders, as well as to each other. ‘Eons’ represents the creation of the future of transportation. Headquartered in Tokyo, the brand-new company will start operation in April 2026....
Mercedes managed to incrase e-van sales by 96% in Q3 2025, compared to Q3 2024
Mercedes-Benz Vans managed to incrase e-van sales by 96% in Q3 2025, compared to the same quarter in 2024. Mercedes sold 8,600 electric vans, +25% compared to Q2, 2025. Overall, Mercedes sold almost 84,000 vans all over the world, slightly less than last year (-8%) and slightly less than in Q2, 2025...
Iveco Group and DLL finalize the new GATE joint venture
DLL has acquired a majority interest (51%) in GATE – formerly a fully owned subsidiary of Iveco Group – through a reserved capital increase, to support the transition to low- to zero-emission commercial vehicles in Europe, while Iveco Group retains 49% of the share capital. The announcement dates ba...
Antoine Duclaux is the new CEO of Renault Trucks
Since July 2024, Duclaux has been responsible for Renault Trucks International, driving business development across the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Latin America, as well as leading the company’s Emergency and Defense division. Former CEO Bruno Blin has decided to step down. He will remain with th...
Joao Laranjo is the new Stellantis CFO, replacing Doug Ostermann
“Having worked closely with Joao for 15 years and witnessed his rise through the ranks, I have consistently been impressed by his excellent financial acumen, results-driven mindset, and deep understanding of our industry’s complexities,” commented Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa. “I am pleased to welc...
Sono Solar to introduce integrated solar solution for hybrid and electric refrigeration units
Sono Solar and MTTE (Mitsubishi Heavy Industries – Thermal Transport Europe) are strenghtening their partnership, which dates back to 2022. The two partners are about to launch the first fully integrated solar solution for electric and hybrid refrigeration units in semi-trailers, with the aim of mak...
Jörg Burzer to take over as new Mercedes’ Chief Technology Officer
At the same time, Michael Schiebe will be appointed to the Board of Management succeeding Jörg Burzer as Member of the Board of Management responsible for Production, Quality & Supply Chain Management. The objective is "to further accelerate the company’s transformation with a clear focus on custome...
Mathias Miedreich to take over as ZF CEO, replacing current CEO Holger Klein
The Supervisory Board of ZF Friedrichshafen AG decided to terminate the existing contractual relationship with the current CEO, Holger Klein, by mutual amicable agreement. In addition, Peter Laier, Board Member responsible for Commercial Vehicle Solutions, Industrial Technology, Materials Management...
Reverse logistics to help recycle EV batteries. CEVA aims to play a role in such a scenario
Thanks to a multi-million-euro investment, CEVA is targeting the gradual expansion of Battery Logistics Centers dedicated to EV batteries across 10 European countries by 2027. An initial trial program aimed at validating the Battery Logistics Center concept was started in 2022 and remains in operati...
Former Volta Trucks manager Carla Detrieux moves to MAN Truck & Bus
Carla Detrieux says she's "proud to be joining MAN at a time when innovation, reliability, and cooperation with our customers and partners will be crucial to the success of this transformation”.
