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Volvo Trucks enhances its I-Roll technology with stop/start functionality
The new engine stop/start functionality is activated at speeds above 60 km/h. Depending on enabling conditions such as topography and ambient temperature, the new I-Roll with Engine stop/start will be able to cut up to one percent of fuel and CO2 emissions on top of already achieved savings. The new...
UK, the HIVED electric network expands beyond London reaching eight more cities
"For the first time, we’re taking our parcel delivery network beyond London, bringing a reliably better delivery experience to new cities, including Bath, Bournemouth, Brighton, Bristol, Portsmouth, Poole, Southampton and Worthing", we read on the company's blog.
Electric trucks, TRATON launches new financial tools to support the companies
TRATON GROUP has launched Green Finance Framework to finance and refinance battery-electric commercial vehicles. The new tool "enables capital providers to shift forward TRATON’s investments into battery-electric mobility through a broad range of green financing instruments, including Green Bonds, L...
The newly-opened DEKRA Battery Test Center in Brandenburg
The state-of-the-art test center will offer a comprehensive spectrum of battery tests under one roof. In addition to mechanical tests, performance and environmental tests, there will also be abuse tests in which batteries are subjected to stresses far beyond their normal use.
GATE welcomes new CEO Elio Fonti. The pay-per-use formula will be extended to new brands
On October 1st, GATE changed its corporate structure. Founded as part of the Iveco Group and specializing in pay-per-use long-term rental solutions for electric vehicles no more than three years ago, GATE is now 51% owned by Dutch vendor finance company DLL and 49% by the Iveco Group. During a digit...
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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.
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...
We attended DEKRA’s CV Outlook Conference in Berlin. A brainstorming session for the future of commercial transportation
We were in Berlin for DEKRA's Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference, which took place on October 28 and 29. Several topics were addressed in an ongoing dialogue between industry, politics, and research. This is not an easy time for heavy transport, and competition from China is frightening: a change...
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Lion Electric announces workforce reduction in the U.S. and Canada
The reorganization affects 150 employees (approximately 10% of Lion's total headcount) in production overhead, manufacturing, product development and administrative functions, both in Canada and the United States.
The Sono Motors solar business gets funding commitments by new investors
The investments granted by Yorkville (YA II PN, Ltd.) are expected to enable the company to restructure itself, emerge from its self-administration proceedings that have been ongoing since May 2023. The company managed to "obtain sufficient financing for business operations through at least the end ...
The European Investment Bank support Iveco Group’s energy transition with €500 million loan
The loan, with an 8-year amortisation profile, will be drawn in full shortly, Iveco Group states, adding that “the resources made available by EIB will enable Iveco Group to develop innovative technologies and architectures in the field of electric propulsion".
Munro started pre-production of its electric Series-M 4×4 pick up: all the main features of the vehicle
The Series-M range was forged during an intensive period of development that pushed the vehicle to the limit in the unforgiving Scottish terrain that inspired the company’s name. Comprehensive feedback was collated during an extensive customer test drive programme. According to Munro, more than 250 ...
German retrofit specialist pepper motion to enter the Indian market
The plan is to build a fully integrated vertical production facility, similar to Tesla, for the conversion of diesel buses and trucks as well as the construction of new vehicles, including battery production of up to 20 GWh. About 600 million US dollars will be invested.
Sustainable Truck&Van magazine. The first issue is online. Read it here!
Sustainable Truck&Van Magazine, freely available online in its digital version and distributed at the major international exhibitions, starting from the upcoming Solutrans in Lyon, is intended to be a further step in a sustainable journey that will always see us acting as frontrunners. Enjoy your re...
Schmitz Cargobull owner Peter Schmitz died at the age of 84
One of his most revolutionary innovations is the invention of the FERROPLAST insulating panel, which forms the basis for Schmitz Cargobull's market leadership in refrigerated vehicle construction.
[VIDEO] Scania to use fossil-free SSAB steel for its trucks from 2030
SSAB Fossil-free steel is manufactured using the HYBRIT technology, which replaces the coking coal traditionally used for iron ore-based steelmaking with fossil-free electricity and hydrogen. The by-product is water instead of carbon dioxide.
Tevva files a lawsuit against ElectraMeccanica for the missed merger agreement
Although the lawsuit will allow the British manufacturer to seek redress for the damages that have been caused by EMV’s wrongful conduct, the company’s operations and business plans are not dependent upon the Lawsuit.
pepper motion will only be a tecnology supplier for zero-emission vehicle manufacturers or retrofitters
The recent restructuring of pepper motion GmbH made it clear that the German player won't develop proprietary vehicles anymore. pepper will be focusing on its core area of expertise, the development and marketing of its innovative, modular drive system for the cost-effective and sustainable electrif...
