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DB Schenker had pre-ordered 1,500 Volta Zero electric trucks before the bankruptcy of Volta Trucks. Now the German logistics group says it is ready to resume testing and "welcome the first serial vehicles as soon as possible." No confirmation from DB Schenker, however, on the size of the possible ne…

Milence, the joint venture shared by Volvo, Daimler Truck and Traton, aims to deploy at least 1,700 hi-speed charging points by 2027 along the main European freight corridors. The very first hubs are being opened, but there's still a lot of work to do. And no time to lose.

The e-truck manufacturer is preparing for a sustainable comeback in selected European markets (UK, France, Germany, Scandinavia) under new ownership, relying on a simplified and more capital efficient business model. The new company, Volta Commercial Vehicles Ltd, is registered in the UK and re-laun…

The first issue of Sustainable Truck&Van magazine 2024 will be released in April through our website and social media channels and distributed from May 20 to 23 at ACT Expo, Las Vegas. The second issue will be out in September and distributed at IAA Transportation, Hannover.

ACT Expo is probably the most awaited sustainable transportation event in North America. Lawren Markle, director of media relations at GNA, a TRC Company, the organizers of the U.S.-based exhibition to be held in Las Vegas from 20 to 23 May, helps us understand the secret behind the success of this …

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RIZON will offer four model variants for Canadian customers, the e16L, e16M, e18L, and the e18M, with a versatile mix of configurations and options suitable for each customer’s unique requirements, ranging from 15,995 to 18,850 pounds in gross vehicle weight (GVW).

HVS have completed the initial build of the first of the prototype rigs at the Silverstone site, which will shortly be despatched to UTAC, Leyland for the initial rig testing. The build of several other APs is now underway.

Mercedes-Benz USA is extending customer offerings for the new 2025 eSprinter with the launch of the 81-kWh battery option (usable capacity) and further developed technology functions. In addition, enhanced safety and assistance systems are now available as well as upgraded standard equipment for the…

Contargo will use its e-truck for the transportation of containers between the port of Wörth am Rhein and various loading and unloading points. Remondis will use the test vehicle in Cologne as part of the so-called HoLa-project.

The electric truck, provided by Columbus-based company Cummins, will drive over the test bed as part of a pilot program tentatively planned to start next year. The hope is to electrify a section of an Indiana interstate in the next four to five years.

Herbert Robel and Hansjörg Cueni wree elected as new members of Quantron AG's supervisory board, still led by Klaus Schmitt. The total number of members was increased from seven to nine, necessitating a new election for the two positions with a supplementary election.

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MAN is launching the new 4×2 and 6×2 chassis range in time for IFAT. According to the German manufacturer, these are the ideal vehicle base for the wide variety of application requirements in municipal and utility management.

The trucks, painted with light that glows when subjected to an electircal stimulus, will travel more than 10,000 km across 7 countries, making over 60 stops to meet the transport community and demonstrate the operational reality of electric mobility.

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The full-time 4WD system with newly developed e-Axles in front and rear promises excellent performance on rough roads and a linear acceleration feel characteristic of BEVs – all while minimizing noise and vibration.

Renault and Volvo share 45 percent ownership, with CMA CGM holding the remaining 10 percent. Also announced at the official launch was the new CEO of Flexis, who will be Philippe Divry, while Krishnan Sundararajan will take over as COO. The partners have given themselves two years to define and stre…

The advanced manufacturing assets include equipment supporting cabin production processes such as robots, dispensing systems, advance control equipment, PLC controllers and equipment supporting general assembly capacity expansion such as advanced safety equipment, manipulators, high-tech dynamic veh…

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Dr. Martin Busche, Director Global R&D at BorgWarner Battery Systems, highlighted the strategies of the company in the commercial vehicle sector. The main focus was, of course, on the evolution of battery technology for electric vehicles. With the next-level battery technology laying "just around th…

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Musk told employees with an internal message that the workforce reduction is inevitable and foresees quite difficult times for the company and the whole economy. Apparently, war prices over electric vehicles and the difficult challenge posed by Chinese manufacturers is affecting the global brand.

The plant, expected to be operational in 2026, will provide additional capacity to support the growth plans of both Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks in the U.S. and Canadian markets, and support Mack truck sales in Mexico and Latin America.

“We are on track for a successful 2024 by continuing the momentum set in 2023,” said Nikola CEO Steve Girsky. “It’s about more than just setting goals. It’s about following through on our commitments. This includes not only the production and sale of our hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks but also t…

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"With the founding of Voith HySTech GmbH, we can serve the growing customer requirements in a targeted manner and leverage the existing growth potential in the hydrogen sector with our broad expertise," said Toralf Haag, CEO of Voith.

The so-called hTGX will be initially produced in about 200 units for special applications and distributed in selected customers in Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Iceland and some more non-European countries.

The paper sheds light on how the technology complements current efforts to grow the hydrogen economy, its economic and environmental benefits, and its role in building local ecosystems. It also puts a spotlight on six selected partners from QUANTRON’s Clear Transportation Alliance who developed wast…

The newly-opened station will be situated along Highway 2 in Leduc County, Alberta. Highway 2 is a vital transportation corridor linking Alberta’s two largest urban centres, the Edmonton region and Calgary. This station will play a key role in decarbonizing one of Western Canada’s busiest highways. …

The Ontario station, which opened for operation last month, will be capable of fueling up to 40 Nikola hydrogen fuel cell electric Class 8 trucks daily. This station is integral to Nikola’s strategic initiative to develop up to nine refueling solutions set to be completed by mid-2024. However, there…

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Westport's H2 HPDI fuel system solution is compatible with the ZEV threshold of 3gCO2/ton-km. More into details, Westport's clean mobility solutions are engineered for a diverse set of zero-emission vehicles with hydrogen fuel systems and components for both internal combustion engines and fuel cell…

The Allison's proposal at IFAT starts from eGen Power family of fully electric axles replaces the vehicle’s traditional driveline and offers easy installation and integration. As for other technologies, Allison fully automatic transmissions are compatible with alternative fuels such as compressed na…

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Varberg is located between Gothenburg and Malmö in the south-west of Sweden. The city itself is a popular stop off point for haulers and heavy-duty vehicle drivers, and the charging hub holds a strategic position near exit 55 along the E6 motorway. Milence's project will have two different phases.

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As soon as the pressure drops below the set value, the system automatically tops it up. If too much air has been lost, SAF TIRE PILOT I.Q. sends a notification to the driver’s cab. With this system, SAF-HOLLAND prevents total tire failures, for example in the event of a puncture, and saves fuel.

The solution makes it easier to identify trailers with EBS issues, with a graphical report enabling performance values and trends to be tracked over time.

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CO2 emissions from large trucks (including vocational vehicles, such as garbage trucks, tippers or concrete mixers) and buses will have to be reduced by 45% for the period 2030-2034, 65% for 2035-2039 and 90% as of 2040. Despite last-minute interventions, the role of e-fuels remains excluded from th…

The EU Parliament has agreed on new rules to accelerate the uptake of zero-emission trucks by granting trucks four extra tonnes to accommodate electric and hydrogen technology and one-tonne axle increase.However, the final word on the matter will be spoken by the new Parliament, following the electi…

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