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Electric vans, Mercedes-Benz is testing the first prototypes with the innovative VAN.EA architecture

The current tests focus on the interaction of all components in the overall vehicle. In winter, the next major milestone will be the cold testing in Sweden.

Electric vans, U.S.-based Canoo to set first European location in the United Kingdom

Canoo selected Bicester Motion for their Activation Center due to the location’s rich history in automotive innovation, making it an ideal hub for showcasing their cutting-edge EVs and connecting with a community of more than 50 automotive brands.

New electric LCV, yard tractor and the offer of electric trucks. At IAA, BYD showed its line up for the European market

In Hannover, BYD announced the cooperation with major logistics company CEVA Logistics, with the latter to purchase four ETH8 trucks by January 2025. The four new BYD trucks will be incorporated into CEVA’s existing Ground operations in the Netherlands. Here are the electric vehicles sowacased by th…

eTerron 9 is the new all-electric pick up launched by Chinese brand Maxus

In terms of battery configuration, the energy required for the electric drive is supplied by a 102 kWh high-voltage battery, which can be charged from 20 to 80 percent in around 40 minutes with up to 115 kW at fast-charging stations. The standard range of the eTERRON 9 is up to 430 kilometres per ba…

IAA 2024, the Renault Estafette electric concept van is a glimpse of the Flexis joint venture

Estafette Concept is the first example of what electric utility vehicles will look like tomorrow: purpose-engineered to drive in cities, compact, connected and built for fully sustainable delivery services”, commented Philippe Divry, CEO, Flexis SAS.

IAA 2024, IVECO unveils eMoovy, the new electric LCV developed with Hyundai. The S-eWay debuts as a rigid truck

The eMoovy is a fully battery electric chassis cab in the mid 2.5 to 3.5-ton segment, conceived for urban missions, including door-to-door deliveries. It has a range of up to 320 km, and can reach up to 100 km of additional autonomy in less than 10 minutes. The S-eWay ‘Rigid’ has a driving range of …

Stina Fagerman (Mercedes): “We rely on TCO and ask for support on public infrastructure to boost e-truck sales”. Our interview

"E-trucks will always be more expensive to buy the first time, because the price is then two or two and a half times higher. But then during the lifetime, if you drive around 100,000-120,000 kilometers per year, it really makes sense for many of our customers. Therefore, we are very proud of our pro…

Looking at IAA 2024 with the utmost confidence. Exclusive interview with VDA president, Hildegard Müller

Perhaps, it’s not the best time for the German automotive industry, between a complicated energy transition, and challenging market trends. However, our very pleasant conversation with Frau Hildegard Müller, quite long-time President of the VDA, about the incoming IAA Transportation was full of opti…

Fast (and ultra fast) charging for industrial EVs. Kempower CEO Tomi Ristimäki: “We’re ready”

"When you drive a long-haul truck you must take breaks. During that breaks you should charge the batteries, so logistics company don’t need to waste time. That’s the dream, and that’s the goal", told us Kempower CEO Tomi Ristimäki at the inauguration of the company's North American plant in Durham….

Nikola sold 88 fuel cell trucks in Q3, 2024. It’s 200 hydrogen-powered vehicles this year

“This is a record sales quarter for Nikola, with 88 hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks wholesaled to our dealers for end customers, as well as the addition of a first-ever U.S. dealer-based HYLA modular refueling station,” said Nikola CEO Steve Girsky. “Despite overall market headwinds, Nikola remai…

HVS signs agreement with Spanish Kopala International to supply hydrogen-based trucks

It is the very first contract dealing with left-hand drive vehicles for HVS. Indeed, the adoption of Hydrogen in the heavy goods sector is a strategic objective of the Spanish government. In a draft of its national energy and climate plan until 2030, Spain has a target of 11 gigawatts of electrolyse…

U.S.-based Hyzon to begin production of Class 8 fuel cell truck

“Our Class 8 200kW FCET is the culmination of years of engineering, and today we are proud to announce it has evolved from a prototype to a vehicle ready for full production, empowering fleet operators to reduce emissions without sacrificing power, range, or reliability”, said said Hyzon Chief Execu…

Canadian fuel cell specialist Ballard announce corporate restructuring to due slowdown in hydrogen business

“We expect our restructuring measures to impact our global operations, yielding annualized total operating expense savings in excess of 30%, with a substantial part of the annualized savings being realized in 2025”, said Randy MacEwen, Ballard President and CEO.

Cespira is the name of the JV made by Volvo and Westport. Focus on HPDI technology and hydrogen ICEs

Cespira's strategy focuses on expanding access to high pressure direct injection, or the patented HPDI fuel system technology, by overcoming barriers to its adoption. The system enables internal combustion engines to operate with carbon neutral or fossil free fuels such as bio, e-fuels, or green hyd…

IAA 2024, Opel to launch the new Movano Hydrogen with 500 km WLTP range

The electric motor offers 110 kW (150 hp) of power and a maximum torque of 410 Newton meters. The 11 kWh lithium-ion battery provides support when starting or accelerating. This means that the fuel cell system always works under optimal operating conditions. Some more zero-emission Opel vans will be…

Let’s find out more about JOST’s green solutions portfolio on display at IAA 2024

JOST’s growth path is also made of research and development of more environmentally friendly solutions for commercial and industrial vehicles. For instance, by providing technologies supporting electric or hybrid engines as well as developing lightweight materials to improve fuel efficiency and redu…

Recycling, Scania to employ reused components on truck assembly lines

At first, Scania is using remanufactured gearboxes, which were subject to exactly the same rigorous steps and inline quality and function tests as gearboxes that are made from entirely new parts. The gearbox duly met all those requirements and could therefore be confirmed as being ‘as good as new’….