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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...
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E-mobility, Nissan takes a step forward. All new car and van models will be only electric in Europe from now on
"EV is the ultimate mobility solution. More than a million customers have already joined our journey and experienced the fun of a Nissan electric vehicle, and there is no turning back now," said Makoto Uchida, Nissan President and CEO. Nissan's latest LCV, the Townstar, is among the latest additions...
Nikola announces new COO and expands dealer and service network in Canada
With valuable experience in VectoIQ and General Motors, Mary Chan will serve as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective October 9, 2023.
Ekoenergetyka to open comprehensive training center in Poland
The facility will be located in Zielona Gora, western Poland. According to the company, the training center "is not only a place of learning, but above all a center for shaping the future of the industry".
Anna Tanganelli appointed new Chief Financial Officer of Iveco Group
"Following the solid course set out during our initial 18 months as Iveco Group, she has what it takes to further energise and accelerate our transformation into one of the most innovative OEMs in the industry", commented Iveco Group CEO, Gerrit Marx.
Quantron expects significant increase in sales in 2024 and signs the ZEV Declaration
Given the strong demand for zero-emission commercial vehicles and the ramp-up of its QHM FCEV, the company expects a significant increase in sales in 2024 with a minimum target of 80-100 million Euro. Quantron also plans to further expand its international presence in Europe.
Energy from renewable sources produced on-site in Long Beach. Toyota and Fuel Cell Energy share farsighted project
Tri-gen - that's how the plant is called - produces 2.3-megawatts of renewable electricity, to 1,200 kg/day of hydrogen and 1,400 gallons of water. It is located at Long Beach Port.
Stellantis opens state-of-the-art Battery Technology Center in Turin, Italy
More than 100 employees at the Mirafiori Battery Technology Center, most of them upskilled Stellantis workers, will perform and oversee climatic stress tests, lifespan durability testing, battery management system (BMS) software development and calibration, and tear downs of packs and cells for anal...
Daimler Truck, Cummins and Paccar announce joint venture to produce battery cells in the U.S.
LFP battery cells manufacturer EVE Energy, from China, is set to serve as the technology partner in the joint venture with 10% ownership. The partners states they “will initially focus on the lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery technology family for commercial battery-electric trucks“.
Siemens will acquire charging solutions specialist Heliox. DC fast charging solutions in the spotlight
According to the German group, the acquisition “will complement Siemens’ existing eMobility charging portfolio, adding products and solutions for DC fast-charging focused on eBus and eTruck fleets”.
[VIDEO] Scania tests hybrid truck equipped with solar panels in Sweden
The truck is used in a research project to examine the generated solar energy, and how much carbon emissions decrease via the solar panels. The researchers developed new, efficient, and lightweight solar panels for trucks. The solar energy gives the hybrid truck a prolonged driving range of up to 5....
