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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!
The second issue of the year of Sustainable Truck&Van magazine will be distributed at Solutrans 2025, from November 18 to 22 in Lyon.
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Updates on the Nikola business in the U.S. between truck recalls and high-level resignation
The Arizona-based manufacturer voluntarily recalled over 200 trucks, due to a coolant leak inside a battery pack that caused a truck fire in June. In the meantime, Michael Lohscheller decided to step down as President and CEO.
Tevva to merge with ElectraMeccanica: electric medium- and heavy-duty segment in the spotlight
Upon the closing of the proposed transaction, ElectraMeccanica shareholders will own 23.5% of the combined company and Tevva shareholders will own 76.5% of the combined company on a fully diluted basis. At closing of the proposed transaction, the combined company will operate as Tevva, Inc., and is ...
Alliance, Renault and Nissan will successfully conclude framework agreement by the end of 2023
As part of this cooperation, Nissan has confirmed its intention to become a strategic investor in Ampere, Renault Group’s new EV and software entity in Europe. Renault Group and Nissan will retain cross-shareholdings of 15% with lock-up and standstill obligations. Renault will transfer 28.4% of its ...
BMZ Germany welcomes Volker Ritzert as new CEO, effective August 1st
In this role, Volker Ritzert replaces his predecessor Sven Bauer, who will in the future focus on steering the global fortunes of the entire corporate group as Group CEO.
Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturer Farizon Auto raises $600 million in funding
The Geely Holding Group brand established the largest ever single-round of financing in China's new energy commercial vehicle sector. The company will utilize its new funds for further R&D, ecosystem development and global expansion.
Renault and Geely will launch joint powertrain technology company. Agreement signed
The new company, which may be headquartered in the UK, will include 17 engine plants and 5 R&D centers in 3 continents with 19,000 employees in a full fledge effective organization strategically structured to provide powertrain solutions for multiples OEMs. Also in the light commercial vehicle secto...
Mercedes-Benz will test ChatGPT AI tool in vehicle production
In addition, ChatGPT can support Mercedes-Benz quality engineers in identifying faults by clustering data. For example, with the help of ChatGPT, complex evaluation and presentations of production-relevant data and quality management are significantly simplified for employees.
BYD may start building electric vehicles in Brazil
According to Reuters, the Chinese company would rely on the support granted by the local government in order to 'fill the gap' left by Ford, which dismissed in 2021 its industrial complex in Northeastern State of Bahia, Brazil.
Zero emission trucks, Quantron announces Beate Reimann as new CFO
Reimann brings over 25 years of experience of heading international financial organisations and a proven track record of delivering financial results and successfully implementing change management strategies. Two more additions have been communicated.
Battery production, MAN’s Nuremberg plant will be partially funded by the Bavarian State Government
The site, devoted to the production of battery packs for both trucks and buses, will have the target to make about 100,000 battery packs per year, with a total investment of 100 million euros.
