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"Whilst trucks make up just 3% of the European vehicle fleet, they’re involved in 15% of all fatal crashes. If we are to deliver 'vision zero'—the concept of no road fatalities on European roads—we cannot only focus on passenger cars. We must consider all vehicle types. We intend to look at buses an…

The Sustainable Truck of the Year 2025 awards are asseigned yearly to the commercial and industrial vehicles that stand out in the market for their sustainable footprint. The official awarding ceremony will take place on January 16. The big news this year is the introduction of a new e-Truck categor…

Trailer Dynamics has developed a comprehensive solution, also called e-kit, to equip the trailer with an electric drivetrain. This results in the possibility of driving the semitrailer-trailer system more efficiently and sustainably, as stated by the company. The e-axis, traction batteries, and real…

Media reports say that the manufacturer has got the money to survive no longer than one quarter in 2025. Nikola managed to sell something like 200 hydrogen fuel cell trucks in the first 3 quarters of the year. At the same time, the company has been facing trouble for quite a long time, with the need…

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The battery-electric 8.55 t light-duty trucks with a 4,450 mm wheelbase come with a 129 kW electric motor and the L-size battery pack with a range of up to 200 km with one battery charge. Another important delivery was carried out by FUSO not long ago in Greece.

Volvo electric trucks delivers up to 490 kW of power. A single battery charge covers up to 300 kilometers, making it ideal for various needs in the collection and delivery of shipments within the groupage network. DB Schenker is introducing electric trucks with trailer capability for the first time …

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has got the target to hand over around 50 battery-electric long-haul trucks to customers in Germany by the end of this year. The majority of the eActros 600 vehicles produced in the first months after the start of series production will initially be sent to branches and dealers …

The Volvo FH Aero Electric truck, with gross combination weight of 44 tons, arrived at Ekoenergetyka's headquarters with a battery charged to 35%. Charging to an optimal 80% level took just 45 minutes, with the battery operating at a voltage of 825 V. The Volvo FH Aero Electric charged at a power le…

On behalf of Daimler Buses, Logistik Schmitt is currently operating two Mercedes-Benz long-distance trucks with conventional diesel engines for shuttle transport on the approximately 480-kilometer route between the Daimler Buses site in Mannheim and a supplier near Leipzig.

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Farizon is the commercial vehicle division of Geely Holding Group. The SV is built on a bespoke ‘born electric’ modular platform which offers benefits in cargo space, range, handling and safety. Three vehicle lengths and three heights will be offered in the UK, along with two battery sizes: 67 kWh a…

The brand-new website reports all the relevant information about the project set to revolutionise the light commercial vehicle market in Europe and respond to the challenge launched by Far Eastern players, including the company's strucure, starting from CEO Philippe Divry.

This is described as "a significant step in sustainable commercial vehicle manufacturing". Designed entirely in-house, the E-Ducato features the new 110-kWh second-generation battery, ensuring an impressive range of up to 424 km in the WLTP cycle, according to FIAT Professional.

The Japanese manufacturer is offering indeed a double version: with 40 or 87 kWh battery packs and promised range of 200 and 460 km, respectively. “Electrification is a growing need in light commercial transport in Europe and we want to play our part,” said Christophe de Beaumont, Head of LCV and Co…

Ford is losing quite a lot of money on its EV business. This is one of the reasons why the automotive brand has been relying more and more on hybrid propulsion, also in the commercial vehicle business, as showed at the last IAA Transportation.

The 233 is Skywell’s first commercial vehicle to make its global debut in Europe, signalling the importance of this market to the company’s future plans. Customers will have the choice of either an 88kWh or 105kWh LFP (Lithium-Iron-Phosphate) battery sourced from CATL.

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"Whilst trucks make up just 3% of the European vehicle fleet, they’re involved in 15% of all fatal crashes. If we are to deliver 'vision zero'—the concept of no road fatalities on European roads—we cannot only focus on passenger cars. We must consider all vehicle types. We intend to look at buses an…

Trailer Dynamics has developed a comprehensive solution, also called e-kit, to equip the trailer with an electric drivetrain. This results in the possibility of driving the semitrailer-trailer system more efficiently and sustainably, as stated by the company. The e-axis, traction batteries, and real…

"Our in-house developed e-axle is a fundamental piece in our long-range products. We will get more space for batteries, which is good. Another key aspect is having good battery technology in order to have high-performance electric trucks", Jan Hjelmgren told us.

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Media reports say that the manufacturer has got the money to survive no longer than one quarter in 2025. Nikola managed to sell something like 200 hydrogen fuel cell trucks in the first 3 quarters of the year. At the same time, the company has been facing trouble for quite a long time, with the need…

Mr Källenius will take over the presidency from Renault Group’s CEO, Luca de Meo, who has held the position for the last two years. Additionally, the ACEA Board has also today approved membership of Stellantis N.V. who will join the association on 1 January 2025. The ACEA President is elected for a …

"ACEA welcomes the application from Stellantis to rejoin the association. Given Europe’s unprecedented competitiveness crisis and collective need to master the challenges of the green transformation, it is more important than ever to stand united. ACEA members may be competitors on the market, but t…

Sales of hydrogen-powered vehicles are going slowly all over Europe. Like other renown cases in the automotive sector, in order to develop innovative technologies and powertrain options, Renault and Plug Power had to invest quite a lot of money in the project, with nearly no return on investment so …

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The liquid hydrogen tank system for trucks developed by Austrian company SAG has reached a decisive milestone on the way to approval for road traffic. The key component passed the Bonfire test. This success "represents an important step in the development of safe hydrogen storage technologies for th…

"The board of directors has decided to file for bankruptcy. The board decision is unanimous and is due to the fact that there is no longer a realistic opportunity to raise sufficient capital to continue operations", was written in an official note.

The logistics company from Regensburg, Bavaria, had already signed the first contract for one of the KEYOU-inside 18-ton trucks at transport logistic 2023, but the handover had been postponed several times due to delivery difficulties with a key component. The 18-ton truck is based on a Daimler Actr…

Sales of hydrogen-powered vehicles are going slowly all over Europe. Like other renown cases in the automotive sector, in order to develop innovative technologies and powertrain options, Renault and Plug Power had to invest quite a lot of money in the project, with nearly no return on investment so …

Alongside trials of its industry-leading refuse collection FCETs, Hyzon is advancing its Class 8 200kW FCET trial program. The Company remains on track to complete customer trials with over 30 major fleets across both platforms between July 2024 and February 2025.

The model KEYOU will launch in 2026 is based on a Daimler Actros with a 12.8-liter engine. It will be equipped with 350 bar hydrogen tanks, which will allow a range of around 650 kilometers. For a limited time, quick decision makers can now benefit from a particularly attractive price per kilometer.

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The liquid hydrogen tank system for trucks developed by Austrian company SAG has reached a decisive milestone on the way to approval for road traffic. The key component passed the Bonfire test. This success "represents an important step in the development of safe hydrogen storage technologies for th…

In November 2023, Stellantis and CATL signed a non-binding MOU for the local supply of LFP battery cells and modules for electric vehicle production in Europe and established a long-term collaboration on two strategic fronts: creating a bold technology roadmap to support Stellantis’ advanced battery…

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