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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...
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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Nikola to further adjust its business plan: workforce reorganization will cut about 270 jobs
As stated by the company itself, "Nikola conducted a thorough review of its organizational structure and made the difficult but strategic decision to reduce its headcount, which is expected to decrease personnel-related cash spend by more than $50M annually".
BorgWarner’s new logo underlines the company’s progress in eMobility
"Future-focused and dynamic", according to the definition provided by BorgWarner itself, the logo has changed for the very first time in over 30 years and represents the company's Charging Forward strategy launched in March 2021.
Daimler Truck and Toyota announce cooperation on CVs. Mitsubishi FUSO and Hino brands to be merged
A joint press conference was held this morning, with Daimler Truck and Toyota top management outlining the details of the MoU signed. The main target is to jointly develop zero-emission commercial vehicles, with a special focus on hydrogen-powered ones. More into details, Mitsubishi FUSO and Hino wi...
What’s going on at Nikola: focus on North America and hydrogen fuel cell trucks
Besides relying only on the North American market as for vehicle sales, Nikola will apparently concentrate its efforts above all on the hydrogen business. In addition, Nikola will temporarily pause production in Coolidge, in order to modify the assembly line to accommodate both hydrogen fuel cell an...
Iveco Group to assume ‘full ownership’ of the joint venture with Nikola in Europe
Now, Iveco Group "will concentrate on Europe for the further development and commercialisation of its own battery electric and fuel cell electric trucks, which includes rolling out its financing business model GATE, and Nikola will focus its operations in North America".
What is the new ‘Decarbonization Academy’ inaugurated by Renault Trucks
The 'Decarbonisation Academy' is an online tool that provides access to a catalogue of training courses featuring educational videos, expert opinions from inside and outside the company and the experiences of hauliers and bodywork specialists.
RIZON is Daimler Truck’s new brand for medium-duty electric trucks in the U.S.
Ahead of the incoming ACT Expo in Anaheim, California, Daimler Truck launches a new brand, RIZON, for medium-duty electric trucks to be sold in the North American market. Three model variants, the e18L, e16L, and the e16M, will be the first trucks available under the RIZON brand.
PowerCo (Volkswagen battery company) will build gigafactory in Ontario, Canada
The planned investment of up to €4.8 billion until 2030 has the potential to create up to 3,000 highly skilled jobs at the factory and tens of thousands more indirect jobs in the region. It’s a win for workers, for the community, and for the economy”, stated Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau....
QUANTRON confirms 2023 forecast: turnover guidance of 45-60 million euros this year, sales in three regions
In the first quarter of 2023, Quantron AG was able to realise a sales potential for 2023 of 165 emission-free commercial vehicles for the transport of people and goods, so buses and trucks. Additionally, in the first quarter of 2023, QUANTRON booked a contractually secured order volume of around 23 ...
Wolfgang Kolb is the new Chief Security Officer of BMZ Germany
In this role, Wolfgang Kolb replaces the previous CSO Frank Baumann. Frank Baumann will ascend to the role of BMZ Holding GmbH’s Group CSO and assume responsibility for the global sales apparatus within the rapidly growing group of companies.
