Sustainable Truck&Van

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The electric vans will reach Europe by the edn of 2026. They are expected to have up to 500 km WLTP range thanks to 100 kWh battery capacity, resulting in 20 kWh/100 km efficiency rate. FLYNT electric van can be charged up to 220 kW DC (quite a remarkable power rate for an urban vehicle), going from…

The cover story of this issue is devoted to the current state of several startups in the hydrogen and electric business, with some of them forced to bankruptcy between the end of last year and the beginning of this year. Some examples? Nikola, Hyvia, Canoo, Tevva. With some more companies currently …

Throughout the four-day event, more speakers than ever – nearly 300 fleet executives and industry innovators — will share case studies, strategies, and insights into the biggest operating challenges and competitive opportunities in the commercial transportation space. Sessions will focus on practic…

Farizon will showcase the largest L3 H3 version for the very first time. The all-new born electric Farizon SV features a host of innovations, including drive-by-wire technology, b-pillarless design and cell-to-pack battery packaging, which combine to deliver market-leading cargo capacity, payload, r…

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"The new H2-23 battery pack represents more than just a technological advancement — it embodies our renewed focus on powering the shift to a sustainable future," said Claire McConnell, Chief Business Officer at Proterra. "We've created a solution that delivers unparalleled performance even in the mo…

Initially, Panasonic Energy will supply Harbinger with battery cells manufactured in Japan, which will be delivered to Harbinger’s headquarters in Garden Grove, California. In the near future, the two companies look to expand production to include Panasonic Energy’s manufacturing facility in De Soto…

Located 12 miles north of the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, the Rancho Dominguez site is strategically positioned to support electric trucking fleet operations in and out of the largest container ports in the United States. The private site, shared among multiple fleets, will house a total of…

The collaboration empowers charging network operators on the EV Connect platform with strategic pricing flexibility, enabling those charging providers to increase visibility and charging session demand from fleet vehicle operators and to maximize site utilization dynamically.

The new truck will be available in 4×2 and 6×4 axle configurations, and offers a range of up to 300 miles, depending on configuration, battery capacity, and use. The eRH comes with lithium nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery configuration options ranging from 300kWh to 500kWh usable battery capaci…

Huawei 1.5 megawatt charging solution claims to charge a heavy truck up to 90% within 15 minutes. Also, speaking of efficiency, the new EV charger is 30% more efficient and costs 20% less in the operational segment compared to previous-gen charging solutions. Huawei has partnered with SF Express and…

According to Range Energy, the partnership highlights the opportunity to leverage existing shore power infrastructure and affordable charging hardware to support the transition of commercial trucking fleets to electric and hybrid-electric operations.

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According to the official release, the collaboration will join together ZM Trucks’ standard 600v dual Electric Power Takeoff (ePTO) and 24v chassis infrastructure with Morgan Truck Body’s industry-leading upfit solutions for Dry Freight, Refrigerated, Platform, and Dump bodies.

The first upfitted truck is planned to debut at the ACT Expo 2025 in Anaheim, CA, April 28-May 1. Additional trucks will be deployed in California. Bollinger’s chassis design protects the 158-kWh battery pack and components to offer high capability and safety in the commercial market. The company be…

As communicated by ABB, the testing took place at MAN in Munich, where full MCS capability was demonstrated using proof-of-concept chargers built on the Terra High Power platform. With charging sessions exceeding 700V and 1,000A the results validated system stability for long-duration, as well as hi…

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HelloFresh have also been able to significantly reduce their CO2 output by 200 tonnes, the equivalent to the carbon sequestered in 300 acres of U.S. forest, according to the company itself. HelloFresh is Rivian's first major fleet customer since Rivian opened van sales to the public earlier this yea…

According to Reuters, GM "is temporarily laying off 1,200 workers at the plant as a result, according to Unifor, the union representing the workers". Production should temporarily cease until October, 2025. In the meantime, the production plant will be adjusted to welcome the next stage of the elec…

The eCitan has got 90 kW power, with 45 kWh batteries and range of about 280 km according to the WLTP standard. According to the German press, Mercedes decided to remove the small van segment from the company's van lineup mainly due to low sales. This is supposed to happen in 2026.

Backed by a strategic agreement with Miraco Motors (GAC Group), the newcomer FLYNT will start commercializing software-defined electric vans in Europe in 2026. “The FLYNT products are really defined for the European market. We created the company as a European player with close connections to the ma…

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As a national nonprofit organization, the major target of CALSTART is building a high-tech clean-transportation industry. Among other key initiatives, CALSTART publishes reports with the aim of updating on the penetration of zero-emission commercial vehicles in the U.S. We started our chat with Jaco…

Focus on vehicle development, partnerships for services and after-sales management, less communication and a more pragmatic approach. Volta Trucks is facing the challenging market once again in its second life following the shocking breakdown in 2023. We've talked about the 'new' company with Carla …

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The facility will be built in the Mahuangliang Industrial Zone of Yuyang Industrial Park, Yulin City, Shaanxi Province, slated for completion by the end of 2025. SuperPanther has established strategic partnerships with European logistics and retail companies to support their transition to green log…

Nikola's HQs were in Phoenix, Arizona, close to the vehicle production site. More into details, As part of the agreement, Lucid will take over Nikola's former Coolidge manufacturing facility, as well as the Phoenix facility, previously used as Nikola's headquarters and product development center. Al…

According to Cummins, "the remanufacturing process is more environmentally friendly, as it reduces the need for raw materials and minimises waste". This meticulous approach allows Cummins to deliver high-quality callipers at a lower cost versus new ones, providing significant savings for European fl…

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U.S.-based hydrogen player Plug Power might be delisted from Nasdaq at the New York stock exchange after share price failed. Plug Power used to share the HYVIA joint venture with Renault. HYVIA had the target to manufacture and sell hydrogen-based commercial vehicles.

During testing, the interaction of all essential components was tested intensively, including the fuel cell, the high-voltage battery, the e-axle, the tank system, and thermal management. A particular focus was on the use of the Predictive Powertrain Controls system. Also, the vehicles were refueled…

Rampini has announced the establishment of a brand-new division called H2EUPower, specializing in a series of hydrogen fuel cell power system solutions in the power range from 30 to 140 kilowatts for commercial vehicles, off-highway and stationary applications. These products will be commercialized …

The agreement initially covers the conversion of around 1,000 new diesel engines to hydrogen by the end of 2028 in order to accelerate the market ramp-up for hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles. The conversion of the engines of existing vehicles is expected to begin in larger numbers from 2029.

Farizon's plan is to assemble at least 600 hydrogen truck units in the next weeks. Indeed, it's China’s first mass production of 200kW hydrogen-powered trucks. China Trucks states that "this deployment is expected to drive the adoption of green transportation across the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region"…

HYVIA announced its legal liquidation following "the absence of a credible takeover offer as part of the search process for candidate buyers carried out by the judicial administrator", as stated by the company. A few days ago, Luca de Meo, Renault CEO, during an audition at the French Parliament sai…

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In order to enable SAE Level 4 autonomous driving, Daimler Truck has purposefully designed and built redundancy into the Freightliner Cascadia platform for safety-critical systems for safe, driverless operations. Daimler Truck and Torc aim to enter the U.S. market with SAE Level 4 autonomous trucks …

Fleet operators can now find, book and manage secure parking within Webfleet, eliminating inefficiencies and simplifying logistics. The development improves security, optimises efficiency and supports driver wellbeing. Secure Truck Parking will be available to Webfleet customers across European regi…

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With 4,700 eVans sold, the share of electric vehicles doubled from 3% (Q1 2024) to 6% of overall Mercedes-Benz Vans sales in Q1. "The full availability of electric vans across our entire portfolio is paying off: we have increased sales of fully electric vans by 59% which translates to a global BEV s…

It is a record figure, mainly due to a strong macroeconomic stimulus package released by the Chinese government in September, as reported by the ICCT. "The increasing market maturity and manufacturer consolidation suggest that zero-emission technologies are trending toward mainstream in China's comm…

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