U.S.-based Daimler Truck brand Rizon to expand dealership network
Rizon expands its U.S. sales network with new dealerships in Arizona, New York, New Jersey, and Washington State. It is the newest truck brand within the Daimler Truck family.
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Solutrans 2025, Ford Trucks showcases the all-electric F-LINE E model
“At Solutrans, one of Europe’s leading trade fairs, we are proud to stand together with Ford Pro under the OneFord vision. With our New F-MAX and all-electric F-LINE E, we once again demonstrate our commitment to delivering reliable, efficient, and innovative transport solutions to our customers", s...
Solutrans 2025, Renault Trucks enhances the heavy, medium and light-duty truck range
As usual, Solutrans is a very important event for Renault Trucks. Indeed, the company exploits the French exhibition to introduce the latest novelties to its truck and commercial vehicle range. This year, most of the the main highlights deal with the electric vehicle range. Renault Trucks T E-Tech i...
Software-defined vehicles, Mitsubishi FUSO signs MoU with REE Automotive
This collaboration permits Mitsubishi Fuso to assess the benefits of REE technology for its next-generation commercial vehicles and accelerate its shift to smarter, safer, and upgradable cloud-connected software-defined trucks. It will also evaluate REE as a supplier for Mitsubishi Fuso’s future pro...
Mercedes eEconic, 18 electric trucks to be delivered in Karlsruhe for waste collection
Since the end of September, seven fully electric waste collection vehicles have been in use throughout the Karlsruhe city area, with no area-specific restrictions. By 2035, the municipal fleet is to be completely converted to alternative drive systems, with the exception of a reserve for emergencies...
Windrose R700 electric truck gains all 43 certificates to achieve EU homologation
"For the last 44 months since Windrose Technology was founded, I have been told many times that we would never be homologated, given our unique design", said Wen Han, founder of Windrose. In addition, the Windrose electric truck has also achieved another significant result in Spain, covering almost ...
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From lightweight materials to solutions for alternative powertrains, let’s see how JOST supports greener mobility
Additionally, JOST ensures advanced recycling solutions for end-of-life components. All these innovations aim to minimize environmental impact, decrease carbon footprint, and promote sustainability within the transportation sector. Let's see how, in terms of very concrete product and solutions. Here...
Solutrans 2025, Renault Trucks enhances the heavy, medium and light-duty truck range
As usual, Solutrans is a very important event for Renault Trucks. Indeed, the company exploits the French exhibition to introduce the latest novelties to its truck and commercial vehicle range. This year, most of the the main highlights deal with the electric vehicle range. Renault Trucks T E-Tech i...
Air Liquide to rely on hydrogen-powered MAN hTGX trucks in the Netherlands
As stated by Air Liquide, the first two MAN hTGX trucks will be operated by Air Liquide's local logistics partner, Schenk Tanktransport, a leading player in sustainable logistics across the Benelux. The trucks will be integrated into Air Liquide's existing distribution network in order to replace co...
Read the new issue of Sustainable Truck&Van magazine. Out now!
The second issue of the year of Sustainable Truck&Van magazine will be distributed at Solutrans 2025, from November 18 to 22 in Lyon.
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Volta Trucks marks another milestone: the first Volta Zero e-truck drives off the production line in Steyr
According to Volta Trucks, the landmark vehicle, the first of a series of second-generation ‘Production Verification’ prototypes, will form part of a Pilot Fleet of trucks. The start of series production of customer specification vehicles is on track to start in early 2023.
IAA 2022, Mercedes-Benz Trucks unveils the eActros LongHaul: 500 km range, 600 kWh battery capacity
Three battery packs provide an installed total capacity of over 600 kWh. Two electric motors, as part of a new e-axle, generate a continuous output of 400 kW and a peak output of over 600 kW. In addition to the tractor unit, Mercedes-Benz Trucks will also produce rigid variants of the eActros LongHa...
Mercedes-Benz, the eActros LongHaul will be tested by Amazon and Rhenus in 2023
The two companies signed a declaration of intent to test the truck in real-world operations. Indeed, the eActros LongHaul will be launched during the IAA 2022 in Hanover, which will officially open its doors on September 20.
Volvo Trucks to start series production of heavy-duty 44-ton electric trucks
Series production of Volvo’s heaviest electric trucks will start in the Tuve factory in Gothenburg, Sweden and next year the factory in Ghent, Belgium will follow. Volvo produces the electric trucks on the same line as its conventional trucks, which gives high production flexibility and efficiency g...
DAF to begin deliveries of its LF Electric truck. First customers in the Netherlands
The zero-emission truck has a 260 kW (370 kW peak capacity) electric motor that is powered by a 282 kWh (252 kWh effective) cobalt and magnesium-free lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery. This gives the LF Electric a range of up to 280 kilometres.
Waiting for the IAA, the new FUSO eCanter was unveiled in Japan
The vehicle is available with three battery pack options, based on the wheelbase. Vehicles equipped with a single battery, with a rated capacity of 41,3 kWh, have a range of up to 70 km on one charge. Vehicles with two batteries cover a range of up 140 km, and those with three batteries up to 200 km...
Two Irizar electric trucks for waste collection headed to San Sebastian (Spain)
The model chosen is the zero-emission electric Irizar ie truck and the vehicles will be delivered by the end of 2023. Donostia thus becomes the first Basque city to include an all-electric truck in its fleet.
Volvo Trucks to provide 74 ton electric truck for iron ore transport
Today, Kaunis transports its ore over a 160-kilometer road between Kaunisvaara and Pitkäjärvi in northern Sweden. The plan going forward is to switch to battery-electric trucks for heavy transportation, so that it can operate completely fossil-free with zero CO2 emissions.
On board the Volta Zero, the electric truck that wants to turn last mile delivery upside down
What stands out first of all is the shape of the cab, with a very low floor and two side doors, as if it were a bus. The driver is in the middle, and not just metaphorically: the seat, which is markedly lower than in traditional trucks, is exactly in the middle of the cab, with two passenger seats, ...
Bollinger to launch Class-4 B4 electric truck conceived for the North American market
Customers may outfit their B4s with either one or two battery packs to accommodate cost and range requirements. Range estimates exceed current customer need and offer roughly 100 miles (about 160 km) per battery pack.
