The German fair IFAT to be held from 4 to 7 May, 2026
The exhibition, which will last one day less compared to the previous editions, will change its name from IFAT to IFAT Munich: Solutions for Water, Recycling and Circularity.
Events
Latest articles
Madrid and Spain as the meeting place for sustainable mobility development. Our report from the Global Mobility Call 2024
Deeply rethinking mobility is an unavoidable need. The organizers of the Global Mobility Call, the annual event that brings together a large number of professionals under the sustainable mobility umbrella at the Madrid fair, are convinced of this. The one we attended this year was a wide-ranging eve...
The Sustainable Mobility Report 2023 will be presented in Madrid at the Global Mobility Call
The Report seeks to drive the adoption of tangible solutions to build a mobility which is more sustainable, efficient, equitable and safer, addressing the critical challenges facing the sector globally. We'll get to know more in less than one week in Madrid.
Meeting the growing demand for greener heavy-duty vehicles. The EU scenario ahead of Global Mobility Call 2024
Europe has set ambitious targets to reduce CO2 emissions from heavy-duty vehicles compared to 2019 levels. These regulatory changes impact both long-haul freight operators and urban passenger transport. The upcoming Global Mobility Call (GMC) 2024 which will take place on 19-21 November in Madrid pr...
A few highlights from the new edition of the Battery Experts Forum in Darmstadt
The forum is led and organized by Matthias Girlich, Project Manager of the Battery Experts Forum. "We are proud to offer a platform that brings together industry expertise and the latest innovations," said Girlich. "With this forum, held in the unique atmosphere of the Darmstadtium, we create opport...
Volkswagen Truck & Bus unveils sustainable transport solutions in South America
Volkswagen Truck & Bus is currently participating in Fenatran, an important exhibition currently held in Sao Paulo, Brazil. In this edition of the fair, the company exhibits two new vehicles in an exclusive area for the topic: the Constellation 26.280 Biomethane model and the Meteor Hybrid concept, ...
Highlights
Towards the Sustainable Truck of the Year Awards 2025. Find out the 13 finalists in 4 different categories
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...
Zero-emission power boost to the tractor-trailer combination. Our interview with the founder of Trailer Dynamics
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...
Nikola in need of new source of money to continue its business
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...
Events
The German fair IFAT to be held from 4 to 7 May, 2026
The exhibition, which will last one day less compared to the previous editions, will change its name from IFAT to IFAT Munich: Solutions for Water, Recycling and Circularity.
Madrid and Spain as the meeting place for sustainable mobility development. Our report from the Global Mobility Call 2024
Deeply rethinking mobility is an unavoidable need. The organizers of the Global Mobility Call, the annual event that brings together a large number of professionals under the sustainable mobility umbrella at the Madrid fair, are convinced of this. The one we attended this year was a wide-ranging eve...
The Sustainable Mobility Report 2023 will be presented in Madrid at the Global Mobility Call
The Report seeks to drive the adoption of tangible solutions to build a mobility which is more sustainable, efficient, equitable and safer, addressing the critical challenges facing the sector globally. We'll get to know more in less than one week in Madrid.
Meeting the growing demand for greener heavy-duty vehicles. The EU scenario ahead of Global Mobility Call 2024
Europe has set ambitious targets to reduce CO2 emissions from heavy-duty vehicles compared to 2019 levels. These regulatory changes impact both long-haul freight operators and urban passenger transport. The upcoming Global Mobility Call (GMC) 2024 which will take place on 19-21 November in Madrid pr...
A few highlights from the new edition of the Battery Experts Forum in Darmstadt
The forum is led and organized by Matthias Girlich, Project Manager of the Battery Experts Forum. "We are proud to offer a platform that brings together industry expertise and the latest innovations," said Girlich. "With this forum, held in the unique atmosphere of the Darmstadtium, we create opport...
Volkswagen Truck & Bus unveils sustainable transport solutions in South America
Volkswagen Truck & Bus is currently participating in Fenatran, an important exhibition currently held in Sao Paulo, Brazil. In this edition of the fair, the company exhibits two new vehicles in an exclusive area for the topic: the Constellation 26.280 Biomethane model and the Meteor Hybrid concept, ...
Over 450 speakers awaited in Madrid for the Global Mobility Call 2024 in November
The Spanish event is getting more and more international, with speakers coming from all over the world. Over 450 speakers will be in Madrid to take part in the 115 debate and keynote tables. Sustainable Truck&Van will be present once again as a media partner.
IAA 2024: a record edition comes to an end. 1,700 exhibitors and about 145,000 visitors registered
The event attracted nearly 1,700 exhibitors from 41 countries — a 21% increase compared to 2022. International participation reached a record-breaking 72%. Visitor numbers reached approximately 145,000, marking round about 10 percent increase over 2022. The share of international trade visitors rose...
We’ve seen the new Cummins’ Powertrain Test Facility in Darlington, UK
“The new centre enables Cummins to develop and test a wider range of vehicles and machinery powered by hydrogen, renewable natural gas, advanced diesel, or battery electric”, told us Jonathon White, Vice President, Engine Business Engineering. Collaborations with OEMs and customers are crucial in Cu...
Global Mobility Call 2024, visitor registration open. The exhibition will be held in November
The third edition of the Global Mobility Call, organised by IFEMA MADRID and Smobhub at the Recinto Ferial, will boast the participation of leading figures from the private sector and national and international institutions. Tickets are available at a 50% discount until 30 September.
