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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.
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...
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...
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Quantron Design Award: the best designers of hydrogen trucks will be rewarded at Q-Days 2024
The task for the students is to create a concept for a futuristic truck powered by hydrogen, for the European market realising long haul transportation with zero emissions. Aerodynamics and efficiency should be playing a strong role. The best projects will be rewarded during the Q-Days 2024, in Marc...
ATLAS-L4, the German autonomous driving project brings the truck to the motorway
MAN Truck & Bus test vehicle is expected to take its first trips on the highway before the end of the year, naturally also with a safety driver on board. The project will run until December 2024, at the end of which there should be an industry-ready concept for the operation of automated trucks on t...
Stellantis to invest 1.5 bn euros in Chinese EV manufacturer Leapmotor
Stellantis and Leapmotor also want to create the Leapmotor International joint venture designed to accelerate and expand global sales of Leapmotor’s high-tech, cost-efficient products by leveraging Stellantis’ extensive assets and commercial know-how around the globe.
Nissan to join ACEA from the beginning of 2024
“We are pleased to welcome Nissan to our fold, whose membership will further strengthen the European vehicle industry’s collective voice at this critical juncture for our sector,” stated Sigrid de Vries, ACEA Director General.
Tevva and ElectraMeccanica won’t join forces anymore
"Earlier this month (4 October 2023), Tevva Motors Limited (Tevva) was informed by ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp. (ElectraMeccanica) that it no longer intended to continue with the merger agreement, citing incurable breaches", we read in their statement.
Redesigned workplace and new ADAS for the MAN TGE (and eTGE) vans
The new version of the TGE van will be named Next Level and made available from May 2024 onwards, with order portfolio open in some European markets. Safety and comfort are expected to be improved.
[VIDEO] Let’s have a look at the SuperTruck 2 from Volvo Trucks North America
Volvo Trucks' SuperTruck 2 is the result of a program based on a public-private partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The program aims to accelerate the development of cost-effective advanced efficiency technologies not currently available in the market.
Stellantis and Samsung SDI to build second U.S. gigafactory in Kokomo, Indiana
The new StarPlus Energy plant is expected to begin production in early 2027 with an annual capacity of 34 gigawatt hours (GWh). The joint venture company will invest over $3.2 billion (€2.8 billion). Construction is already underway on the first StarPlus Energy gigafactory, which is on track to open...
Autonomous trucking, the ANITA project shows great potential in practical tests conducted in Ulm
MAN Truck & Bus, Deutsche Bahn, Hochschule Fresenius University of Applied Sciences and Götting KG have jointly achieved groundbreaking research results in the use of an autonomous truck in container logistics.
Symbio, two workers injured after a fire at Vénissieux pilot site
Production was immediately halted and the site secured. According to Symbio, "there was no link with the hydrogen. Investigations are underway, in close collaboration with the authorities, to carry out an in-depth analysis of the facts".
