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The events, which started in Denmark and end in Sweden after a 20,000-km journey all over Europe, will also act as a conversation starter for battery charging strategies. Here are all the information about the roadsow and the various stages in Europe.

The 40 DAF XD Electric vehicles for the City of Amsterdam will be equipped with different types of bodywork: an important factor in the City of Amsterdam’s decision to choose the DAF XD Electric was its bodywork compatibility. The DAF XD Electric 6×2 FAN trucks will be delivered in 2026.

Guillaume Schaeffer, managing director of the exhibition, will be heading its second Solutrans. That’s why the chat we had with him this year was important to understand what’s going to change in Lyon, and how the whole European industry has changed compared to November 2023. Six European truck make…

FPT Industrial has played a key role in IVECO's fifty-year history. In fact, the Iveco Group's engine and powertrain division has been developing some of the engines that have clocked up thousands of miles under the cabs of several truck models over the decades. This collaboration is set to grow eve…

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The new trucks are direct replacements for older diesel models in the DSV fleet. Based in Immingham, the trucks – the first FH Aero Electrics to be put into operation in the UK – will be used on routes previously served by diesel trucks, resulting in immediate carbon savings.

The 40 DAF XD Electric vehicles for the City of Amsterdam will be equipped with different types of bodywork: an important factor in the City of Amsterdam’s decision to choose the DAF XD Electric was its bodywork compatibility. The DAF XD Electric 6×2 FAN trucks will be delivered in 2026.

According to the companies involved, the new player will operate "in the $23 billion medium-duty truck segment with a full range of Class 4-6 trucks". Talking about managers, following the closing of the transaction, Scott Griffith, Motiv CEO, is expected to serve as CEO of the combined company and …

The events, which started in Denmark and end in Sweden after a 20,000-km journey all over Europe, will also act as a conversation starter for battery charging strategies. Here are all the information about the roadsow and the various stages in Europe.

The aim of the project is to ease traffic flows on the Brenner Pass, avoid congestion, reduce CO2 and noise emissions, and increase security of supply – especially during the holiday season. MAN also highlights the possible savings in terms of tolls.

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By integrating Octopus’s award-winning EV charging platform, Nissan drivers can now charge at over 1 million charge points from over 1,200 operators, including brands such as IONITY, Allego, Aral pulse or TotalEnergies.

The flagship dealership – on the busy A406 North Circular near the Hangar Lane Gyratory in Park Royal – showcases the brand’s corporate identity that will be implemented at its growing network of retail partner sites across the UK in the coming months.

"The design of the emblem goes beyond a simple logo – it embodies who we are and reflects our vision of ‘city-positive logistics’. We wanted a symbol that reflects the seamless integration between our vehicles, the cities they serve, and the daily experience of drivers", commented Louis Morasse, Chi…

The German carmaker announced the completion of a significant test with the van running from Stuttgart to Rome, covering abou 1,100 km "with just two short charging stops of 15 minutes each", according to Mercedes. Starting 2026, Mercedes‑Benz will introduce its newly developed, modular and scalable…

In the first 5 months of the current year, in fact, BYD is the market leader by detachment in Italy in the sale of electric vans. The data speak of 687 vans registered, for a market share of just over 24 percent. Needless to say, until last year BYD had not registered a single van in Italy.

Three quarters of the aforementioned electric vehicles will be eSprinter large vans. These are currently made available by Mercedes in two lengths and with three different battery capacity sizes, offering a range of up to 484 km. The remaining quarter of vehicles will be eVito medium-sized vans, whi…

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FPT Industrial has played a key role in IVECO's fifty-year history. In fact, the Iveco Group's engine and powertrain division has been developing some of the engines that have clocked up thousands of miles under the cabs of several truck models over the decades. This collaboration is set to grow eve…

Transport electrification requires brave and innovative companies and projects. That’s quite clear in the current scenario. Founded in 2022, then still a very young company, Voltera develops and operates EV charging infrastructure in the United States. Or, as their own website states, “the ability t…

Guillaume Schaeffer, managing director of the exhibition, will be heading its second Solutrans. That’s why the chat we had with him this year was important to understand what’s going to change in Lyon, and how the whole European industry has changed compared to November 2023. Six European truck make…

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The new facility spans 9.67 acres and includes a 210,000-square-foot factory floor, located approximately 49 miles from downtown Los Angeles. This event also marks the relocation of the company’s regional headquarters to Fontana, solidifying ZM Trucks’ long-term commitment to advancing sustainable t…

Bordering Kazakhstan and served by highways that funnel into Central Asia, the Caucasus and Europe, Alashankou offers bonded-zone incentives, fast customs clearance and duty-free storage. Its policies are designed to accelerate e-commerce fulfilment and manufacturing clusters.

This annual recognition "honors bold and transformative efforts that tackle the world’s most pressing issues, from fresh sustainability initiatives and cutting-edge AI developments to ambitious pursuits of social equity that are helping mold the world", as stated in the official press release.

According to Reuters, holding company Exor is in talks with Tata Motors to sell its share of Iveco Group, although the IDV brand, specializing in defense vehicles, is not included in the negotiations. Italian labor unions are worried about possible employment fallout. Exor hasn't released any commen…

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Construction of the facility is set to begin immediately, with commissioning targeted for the end of 2025. The station, designed by Hypion, will have a daily capacity of up to 2,000 kilograms of hydrogen and will be capable of refuelling up to 50 trucks per day. The project received significant fund…

Since its launch in 2022, the fuel cell platform designed by Horizon has powered commercial vehicles in several continents, with hundreds of units deployed globally, “rigorously validated through demanding real-world operations”. The agreement was signed with Chinese manufacturer Shanghai Wuliu Auto…

"The hydrogen market is showing no development prospect at mid-term", states a press note. As a result, Stellantis will no longer launch its new range of hydrogen-powered Pro One vehicles this year. Serial production was scheduled to start this summer in Hordain, France (medium-sized vans) and Gliwi…

Lack of investment in infrastructure and incentives at national level were the reasons of the strategic decision, announced by Fedele Ragusa, Stellantis senior product manager, in an interview. At the beginning of May, 2024, the global group announced the intention to "produce 100,000 hydrogen-power…

The new station replaces the first hydrogen station in the Paris region, originally settled at the airport in 2017. As airport access roads account for up to 30% of non-flight-related carbon emissions, this initiative illustrates a strong commitment to cleaner and more efficient mobility solutions. …

As an integrated energy supplier, GP JOULE is working on green hydrogen mobility projects that combine all areas of the value chain. Indeed, the company has built three hydrogen filling stations in North Friesland and Bremerhaven with regional partners. Further filling stations and hydrogen producti…

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Over the last nine years, PlusAI has scaled into an industry leading virtual driver software player and has deployed autonomous driving technology across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, which has been used for more than five million miles of driving. Goodyear’s SightLine technology delivers real-time, s…

According to the Italian industrial automation specialist, the system will also be used to test new machines targeting Lithium-Ion and Lithium Metal cells, in order to access solid state technologies as a further step towards next-generation and post Lithium batteries.

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