EU, commercial vehicle registrations still down in December. +9.6% year-on-year in 2021

"Whilst trucks make up just 3% of the European vehicle fleet, they’re involved in 15% of all fatal crashes. If we are to deliver 'vision zero'—the concept of no road fatalities on European roads—we cannot only focus on passenger cars. We must consider all vehicle types. We intend to look at buses an…

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has got the target to hand over around 50 battery-electric long-haul trucks to customers in Germany by the end of this year. The majority of the eActros 600 vehicles produced in the first months after the start of series production will initially be sent to branches and dealers …

"ACEA welcomes the application from Stellantis to rejoin the association. Given Europe’s unprecedented competitiveness crisis and collective need to master the challenges of the green transformation, it is more important than ever to stand united. ACEA members may be competitors on the market, but t…

Duvenbeck has now put into service the first MAN eTGX ultra low liner truck. Indeed, the Ultra Low Liner eTGX semitrailer tractor, specially developed for the loading volume requirements of automotive logistics. In accordance with the letter of intent (LOI) signed by both parties, Duvenbeck intends …

Disagreements with the Board had grown wider and wider, and declining sales had investors breathing down their necks. Critical situations include worrisome U.S. sales trends and open conflict with the Italian government over job cuts. In the background is the loss of competitiveness of the European …

From April 2025, high-voltage batteries will be manufactured industrially in Nuremberg using state-of-the-art production methods on 17,000 square metres. Up to 50,000 batteries per year will be built in an initial expansion phase, with goal of reaching up to 100,000 units.

The eActros 600 will be manufactured on the existing assembly line of the Wörth A-series production, in parallel with and flexibly alongside the trucks that will receive a diesel drive. The eActros 600 also receives all electrical components in this production hall. First deliveries are expected at …

Northvolt "will continue to operate as usual during the reorganization", making deliveries and fulfiling obligations to customers. The Swedish company also states that "the Chapter 11 restructuring process in the U.S. is distinct from a bankruptcy or administration proceeding in Sweden or many other…

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…

Slightly less than 65,000 zero-emission trucks were sold in the first half of the year. It's more or less the same number of new energy vehicles sold throughout the whole 2022. Battery electric trucks have 9% market share in the heavy-duty segment, and 10% market share in the medium-duty segment. Al…

The direct-injection engine, with 6 cylinders and 16.8 L displacement, capable to produce 383 kW power output, will be equipped with the hydrogen power cell unit of the Stuttgart-based automotive supplier, consisting of piston, piston rings, piston pin and cylinder liner. Further components from MAH…

“Especially in heavy-duty vehicles, where robustness and efficiency are key factors, there is something missing in the market. For us, it’s hydrogen combustion engines”, told us KEYOU CEO and founder, Thomas Korn. He also explained the business model of the company, born in 2015, specializing in con…

The Japanese manufacturer is offering indeed a double version: with 40 or 87 kWh battery packs and promised range of 200 and 460 km, respectively. “Electrification is a growing need in light commercial transport in Europe and we want to play our part,” said Christophe de Beaumont, Head of LCV and Co…

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, …

The Augsburg Local Court has appointed lawyer Constantin Graf Salm-Hoogstraeten from the restructuring law firm BBL as provisional insolvency administrator for the company's assets. Together with his team, he will now analyze the company's situation.

During a call with reporters, Scania and TRATON CEO, Christian Levin, pointed out that not all Scania vehicles are coming with Nortvolt cells, but the new regional haulage truck will have them. Levin also said he won't be leaving comments about Northvolt's financial situation.

The two commercial vehicle industry players have now signed a binding agreement to establish the joint venture and are working towards setting up the company that will be headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden. The transaction is expected to be completed in the first half of 2025.

Indeed, talks are ongoing with possible new investors. The target is to get about 300 million euros funding by the end of the month to have enough liquidity and meet the next goals outlined by the company's management in the last few weeks.

"We think that the vehicles for municipalities are the best type for electrification, because users take the same routes every day and they can plan their journey at best. tractors are in our mind, but we also want to follow the market precisely before launching the models", he told us.

In Leipzig, the very first 40-tonne truck was handed over by MAN Board Member for Sales, Friedrich Baumann, to automotive supplier DRÄXLMAIER Group. DRÄXLMAIER will use the MAN eTGX to transport batteries for the Porsche Macan Electric to the Porsche plant in Leipzig.

Talking about electric trucks, in the celebrated plant, last year Renault Trucks has started series production for the Renault Trucks E-Tech T (for regional distribution) and E-Tech C (for construction), the latest additions to the manufacturer's all-electric range.

Together with established services such as Geo, Timed, Compliant M and Perform, new services tailored to the requirements of electrically powered fleets such as MAN eManager and MAN SmartRoute are also part of this digital package. And there's more.

The first product of this collaboration, eTopas 600, on display at IAA Transportation, is an electric tractor tailored specifically for the European market. It is equipped with high-efficiency LFP batteries with driving range of 500km. "In this strategic collaboration with SuperPanther, we are not m…

"E-trucks will always be more expensive to buy the first time, because the price is then two or two and a half times higher. But then during the lifetime, if you drive around 100,000-120,000 kilometers per year, it really makes sense for many of our customers. Therefore, we are very proud of our pro…

The sales share of zero-emission heavy trucks (above 12 ton) increased from 0.7% in the first half of 2023 to 1.2% in the first half of 2024. The sales share of zero-emission light and medium commercial vehicles (from 3.5 to 12 ton) rose from 4.9% in the first half of 2023 to 9.3% in the first half …

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…

The participation of primary Chinese battery maker CATL at IAA was long-awaited, as CATL is one of the giants in the automotive battery business. In Hannover, the Chinese company launched its groundbreaking TECTRANS battery system, revolutionizing the commercial transportation sector. In particular,…

The eMoovy is a fully battery electric chassis cab in the mid 2.5 to 3.5-ton segment, conceived for urban missions, including door-to-door deliveries. It has a range of up to 320 km, and can reach up to 100 km of additional autonomy in less than 10 minutes. The S-eWay ‘Rigid’ has a driving range of …

Daimler Truck is celebrating the start of series production of the eActros 600 at the end of this November at the Mercedes-Benz Wörth plant. The first customer vehicles of the eActros 600 are due to be produced and registered before the end of 2024. In addition, to make e-mobility simple and profita…

The acquisition "will strengthen DSV's global network, expertise and competitiveness, benefiting employees, customers and investors". The value of the acquisition is EUR 14.3 billion. Together, DSV and Schenker will have an expected pro forma revenue of approximately EUR 39.3 billion, and a combined…

On average, the e-truck will travel about 250 kilometers per day. Over the course of a year, this translates into about 60,000 kilometers of emission-free transportation. The vehicle is charged at the Siemens plant in Leipzig with electricity generated from renewable sources.

“As difficult as this will be, focussing on what is our core business paves the way for us to build a strong long-term foundation for growth that contributes to the Western ambitions to establish a homegrown battery industry,” said CEO Peter Carlsson. Here's how the ongoing projects will be affected…

Former Mercedes-Benz Trucks CEO, Karin Rådström, is about to replace Martin Daum from October 1st. Rådström has been appointed in this function until January 31, 2029. Martin Daum will remain as full member of the Board of Management until December 31, 2024, to support a smooth handover.

MAN eTGL has got payload up to 6.6 tons, and 4,500 mm wheelbase. Body length ranges from 6,200 to 7,300 mm. Talking about the truck driveline, two battery packs are available and mounted on different sides of the frame, with a central drive unit to give power to the e-truck. Range up to 235 km.

MAN has taken part in the project, which will se at least 30 charging points to host up to 500 electric buses and lorries to be charged every day. the Allianz Arena is located directly at the busy Munich North motorway junction with its own motorway access: up to 10,000 lorries a day pass through th…

"Transition to electric is taking longer than initially expected, but transportation electrification is here to stay. It is with that mindset that we have put together an action plan to adjust our cost structure to enable us to continue to support the increasing electric school bus demand and mainta…

Perhaps, it’s not the best time for the German automotive industry, between a complicated energy transition, and challenging market trends. However, our very pleasant conversation with Frau Hildegard Müller, quite long-time President of the VDA, about the incoming IAA Transportation was full of opti…

“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…

Such promising progress will be followed by additional testing in the coming weeks, involving several truck brands, to ensure the system’s readiness for market deployment. The solution tested by Milence and Power Electronics will reduce charging times by around 90%, allowing batteries to be charged …

The key findings of the study, based on Amazon’s open-source CHALET tool, show that for an electrification target of 15% battery electric truck (BET) share in long-haul, 1,000 optimally selected charging locations could enable 91% of truck traffic while 500 locations would allow for about half of t…

As part of their new cooperation, the energy company and the commercial vehicle manufacturer will set up around 170 locations with around 400 stations for public charging of electric trucks across the old continent. The new sites will be located at strategically selected MAN service bases, primarily…

Jumbo, the second largest retailer in the Netherlands, has over 700 points of sale in the Netherlands and Belgium. Transport partner SVZ ensures the supply of fresh products to Jumbo's outlets in the Netherlands. Renault Trucks' Oxygen is equipped with three battery packs for up to 282 kWh battery c…

The two partners are coming together to jointly promote, develop and further accelerate the commercialization of Westport's HPDI patented technology. At the heart of the HPDI patented Fuel System is a revolutionary patented injector with a dual concentric needle design that delivers small quantities…

MAN's zero-emission strategy was one of the main highlights at the press preview event held in these days in Austria, not far from Salzburg. Here, the Bavarian manufacturer gathered over 200 journalists from all over Europe, and more, who could experience test drives with the latest trucks, vans and…

Walmart Canada is the very first major retailer in Canada to introduce a hydrogen fuel cell electric semi-truck to its fleet. “We’re proud to be introducing Walmart Canada’s first hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle as a major milestone on our journey to becoming a regenerative company,” said Gonzal…

"When you drive a long-haul truck you must take breaks. During that breaks you should charge the batteries, so logistics company don’t need to waste time. That’s the dream, and that’s the goal", told us Kempower CEO Tomi Ristimäki at the inauguration of the company's North American plant in Durham….

According to the terms of the agreement, Volkswagen Group will invest an initial $1 billion in Rivian, with up to $4 billion in planned additional investment for a total expected deal size of $5 billion. Both companies aim to launch vehicles benefiting from the technology created within the joint ve…

The very first Volvo e-trucks were put on the roads back in 2019, no more than 5 years ago. Volvo is the leading brand in Europe as for e-truck sales, with market share of 56%, according to the latest data available.

The ground-breaking collaboration and electric transition are the result of discussions initiated by IKEA Supply Chain Operations and Scania Group in 2023. Similar electric transitions for the transportation of IKEA products are also taking place in southern France and Poland.

The eActros 600 Experience World can be visited during the regular opening hours of the Customer Center at the Mercedes-Benz Wörth plant. It is part of a comprehensive experience and communication concept for Mercedes-Benz Trucks customers, who will have the opportunity to test the truck as well on …

“The product investigated is new battery electric vehicles, principally designed for the transport of nine or less persons, including the driver, propelled solely by one or more electric motors, regardless of the number of wheels set in motion”, said Olof Gill, Commission spokesperson for trade and …

The sentiment is quite positive. At least as far as commercial vehicles are concerned, IAA Transportation 2024 is going to be a successful edition, as we were told at the traditional International Press Workshop we attended in Frankfurt: an international event that is awaited and appreciated because…

We had the opportunity to visit the factory, also participating in the media preview. There, we could meet CEO Tomi Ristimäki, truly proud of the second Kempower production plant, following the first one opened in Lathi, Finland, in 2021. Since there, the company grew year after year. Now, the U.S. …

The newly-announced MoU is part of Iveco Group’s overarching electrification strategy to extend its light commercial vehicle line-up to the GVW category that falls below the iconic DAILY range of GVW 3.5 – 7.2 tons.

HORSE Powertrain Limited will develop and launch highly efficient internal combustion engines (ICE), lower carbon e-fuels, and hydrogen, with the aim of achieving "a successful decarbonization in a world where more than half of vehicles produced are expected to still rely on combustion engines by 20…

Volvo trucks with hydrogen-powered combustion engines will feature High Pressure Direct Injection (HPDI), a technology where a small amount of ignition fuel is injected with high pressure to enable compression ignition before hydrogen is added. It is the result of the recently announced cooperation …

The project will be launched in Germany at the end of May 2024 with pilot projects at various dealerships, followed by a rollout, with further European countries gradually being added. Big news is that Italy-based Alpitronic was chosen as strategic partner within such project.

The new company is intended to be a 50/50 joint venture to be headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden. According to the official statements, the intention is to make the new joint venture a leading developer of standardized hardware and software.

We had the opportunity to visit the exhibition on the very first day and had an interesting walkaround at the Mercedes-Benz Trucks' booth. There, two electric vehicles are on display: eActros 400 for use as a winter service vehicle, and a Mercedes-Benz eEconic 300 with a 6×2 axle configuration as a …

In line with the EU’s climate objectives for 2030 and beyond, the regulation further establishes the following new targets: a 45% emissions reduction from 2030 (increased from 30%); a 65% emissions reduction from 2035; a 90% emissions reduction from 2040.

The German manufacturer aims to have two near-series prototypes of the battery-electric long-haul truck traveling across more than 20 European countries, each completing more than 13,000 kilometers with 40 tons total towing weight. The manufacturer wants to use the tour to prove that the eActros 600…

The first B6.7H hydrogen internal combustion engines rolled off the production line in March 2024 and will now be integrated into Tata Motors’ trucks. Hydrogen internal combustion engines provide diesel-like performance and operating range while running on zero-carbon hydrogen fuel.

With quite impressive e-truck market share in both Europe and North America, Volvo Trucks is a benchmark in medium- and heavy-duty vehicle electrification. Nevertheless, the Swedish brand’s overall strategy does not neglect renewable fuels or biogas, with hydrogen on the background. We had a thoroug…

As Gerrit Marx will leave the Group to take up his appointment as the CEO of CNH Industrial, Persson, who is currently an Iveco Group Board Independent Director, will step in to the role of CEO on 1st July, 2024.

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…

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.

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 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.

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…

Available from April 2024 and set to go into production by December 2024, Mercedes Actros L has been enhanced with the new ProCabin, a different cabin option for ICE trucks clearly inspired by the eActros 600 electric truck. The ProCabin concept has 80 mm longer front end and further aerodynamic mea…

Rizon delivered its very first US class 4 and 5 electric trucks in California, with more deliveries scheduled for the upcoming weeks. The vehicles are 20 e18L RIZON truck models.

Scania has chosen lithium-ion batteries in prismatic shapes that are assembled in Södertälje into battery packs of 416 or 624 kWh, with state-of-charge windows of approximately 83% usable energy. Scania is also introducing a number of different power take off-solutions for powering hydraulics or oth…

The site is currently the largest operational charging site for electric heavy duty freight in North America and represents a landmark step for charging infrastructure in the U.S. It was built in collaboration with Voltera, a developer and owner of charging infrastructure for zero-emission vehicle f…

Following the joint venture binding agreements signed on October 6th, 2023, Renault Group and Volvo Group have obtained the required regulatory approvals to officially launch the new company for the next generation of fully electric vans based on a Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) platform.

As announed during the Capital Markets Day in Turin, Iveco Group and Hyundai will work together to develop electric heavy-duty trucks in Europe. With Ford Trucks, the agreement deals with new heavy truck cabins in view of 2028-2029.

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…

MAN has been advancing autonomous driving for many years with various research and development projects and now will start working with Plus. Scania has launched an Autonomous Commercial Pilot Programme. Moreover, the newly-announced partnership with US-based Plus will allow the manufacturer to inte…

The charging hub will be located in Heudebouville, in the logistics district to the south of Rouen, a strategic geographical location, halfway between Paris and Le Havre, and is expected to start operation in April 2024. Milence CEO van Niersen: "With the charging hub in Rouen and our future roadmap…

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…

According to the organizers, the number of registered exhibitors is currently higher than the comparable figure for 2022, and the number of international exhibitors continues to rise. “The positive response from leading companies worldwide underscores the immense commitment of our industry to positi…

With 526,053 units, 1% more trucks and buses were sold worldwide in 2023 compared to prior-year level (520,291 units). As for ZE vehicles, Daimler Truck sold 3,443 zero-emission trucks and buses, 277% more than in the previous year (914 units). Slight decrease in sales expected in 2024.

Situated on a brownfield investment dated 2018, the facility was previously used as a diesel engine piston plant. The industrial site spans 10,000 square meters for production, with an additional 2,500 square meters dedicated to components and 2,000 square meters for shipping operations. Forsee Powe…

MAN battery repair centres will be established in Italy, Denmark/Norway, Austria, Belgium, Netherlands, France, Poland and UK, with further countries in Europe being planned. The German manufacturer also turns its attention to battery recycling.

It is not good news for truck and bus manufacturers, who relied on public fundings in order to boost e-vehicle sales in Germany. Indeed, the Government used to subsidize the purchase of heavy-duty vehicles with alternative drives so to cover about 80 percent of the price difference compared to a die…

MEPs propose to increase by 4-ton weight and accordingly length of zero-emission trucks to compensate for the space and weight needed to accommodate batteries or fuel cells, at the same time providing additional cargo capacity. The proposal, EU Parliament's Transport and Tourism Committee, will be s…

The next generation Interstar will race into the market with a wide range of factory-built conversions, including Tipper, Dropside and Box Van. The all-new Interstar-e, Nissan's first fully electric large van, will deliver a more sustainable ride, with an 87kWh battery providing a top range of over …

In 2023, over 190 OEMs sold new energy trucks, with the top 10 OEMs accounting for 67% of total sales, up by 1 percentage point year-on-year. Geely led the market by a significant margin with sales surpassing 30,000 units.

The awards went to MAN TGX 18.520 in the Tractor category; DAF XD Electric in the Distribution category and to IVECO eDaily in the Van category. The awarding ceremony also hosted an interview with Felipe Rodriguez, Director of the ICCT Heavy-duty Vehicle Program and Deputy Manager of ICCT Europe.

Also the Volvo FH Electric will be offered in the new Aero version, an energy-efficient addition to Volvo’s already wide range of electric trucks. The new Aero truck models will be rolled out step by step to markets during 2024-2025 in four versions – the FH Aero, FH Aero Electric, FH Aero gas-power…

Electric van sales surged by 56.8% in 2023. At the same time, new electric truck registrations experienced an impressive 234.1% growth, reaching 5,279 units.

According to Sky News, the Nasdaq-listed company "is in talks with EY, a professional services firm, about acting as administrator if the company cannot secure rescue funding". Although there's a possibility that Arrival finds the money to survive, it is still unclear how long Arrival's remaining ca…

The project is shared with Novuna Vehicle Solutions and together with fuel cell electric vehicle manufacturer Electra Commercial Vehicles. More into details of the vehicles involved, QUANTRON will contribute twelve QUANTRON QLI FCEV light-transporter in the 4-7t class as well as two QUANTRON QHM FCE…

In line with the EU’s climate objectives for 2030 and beyond, the Council and Parliament maintained the targets set by the Commission in its proposal for 2030 (45%), 2035 (65%), and 2040 (90%), in addition to the 2025 reduction target of 15%. These targets will apply to heavy trucks over 7.5t and co…

The electric van will be equipped with upgraded connectivity options and for the first time with the MBUX multimedia system, in addition with enhanced safety and assistance systems. The electrically driven rear axle in the new Mercedes-Benz eSprinter offers customers advantages in terms of vehicle l…

The trucks are eligible for U.S. federal tax credit of up to $40,000 per vehicle and are expected to be eligible for over $100,000 of incentives per vehicle with additional state credits. REE is the first to certify a fully steer-by-wire, brake-by-wire and drive-by-wire vehicle for its P7-C medium d…

"At MCS, we are working with players from the entire sector to enable charging capacities in the megawatt range in the future and thus sustainable and economical long-distance heavy goods and passenger transport. By cooperating with ABB E-mobility, we can tackle the challenges of the new technology …

Homtruck features a fully digital powertrain management solution based on Farizon's "Methanol-hydrogen + Electric" technology. With versatile power options such as methanol range extender, methanol AMT, and pure electric. And there's more about interiors, safety features and autonomous driving optio…

The new regulation "sets more adequate rules for vehicle emissions and aims to further lower air pollutant emissions from road transport, and for the first time it covers cars, vans, and heavy-duty vehicles in one single legal act". The new limits in details and the reaction of ACEA.

Among nervous investors and battery manufacturers cutting their profit forecasts, start-ups are sinking. Tesla burned 70 billion dollars in a day. The Semi, though, keeps being a candidate to carve out a place for itself, unlike start-ups. Volta Trucks went into bankruptcy, dragged down by Proterra’…

The hub currently consists of four charging bays. The second phase, scheduled to be operational in Q1 2024, will include additional four charging bays and the completion of the site design. The site will welcome electric trucks of all brands.

The roadmap outlined by ACEA is based on three pillars – supply, production, and demand – to be implemented by the auto industry together with its partners. “Our sector is in the midst of the biggest transformation in over a century. There is no question for us about the need to decarbonise. We are …

According to Sky News, former Volta Trucks investor Luxor Capital Group "is in advanced talks with the company's administrators to buy it in a deal which could salvage hundreds of jobs", not only in Great Britain.

The EU Parliament confirmed the position expressed by the EU Commission and Council. Opposite reactions come from ACEA and IRU on the one side; T&E and ECTA from the other side.

IVECO renews its entire range: from the Way to the Eurocargo to the Daily, also adding heavy-duty electric trucks, a legacy of the former joint venture with Nikola. But the long-haul of the future won't be done with BEVs, according to the manufacturer. Here's what we saw at the global launch event i…

Volvo Group has been selected as the winning bidder in an auction for the business and assets of the Proterra Powered business unit at a purchase price of USD 210 million. Proterra had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection back in August. Alastair Hayfield (Interact Analysis): "This acquisition…

“The fact remains that Euro 7 represents a significant investment for vehicle manufacturers, on top of their huge decarbonisation efforts,” stated ACEA Director General, Sigrid de Vries. “Europe needs a proportionate Euro 7 that balances environmental concerns and industrial competitiveness.”…

Ford Trucks has recently become partner of Ballard on fuel cell stack development. Ballard is among the investors of the Quantron project.

MAN laid the foundation for the development of the new MAN eTGX and MAN eTGS high-volume electric trucks at its Munich plant around two years ago and invested heavily in preparations for mixed production of diesel and electric trucks.

The second edition of the Global Mobility Call in Madrid aimed to look beyond the Iberian horizon, with the idea that all players in the ecosystem should have a place to meet each year. Many, and level-headed, conferences. Still skimpy is the exhibition area, with Italy in the role of partner countr…

Stellantis unveiled a full range of renewed and electrified compact, mid-size and large commercial vans – 12 vehicles in all – for the Citroën, FIAT Professional, Opel, Peugeot and Vauxhall brands as part of the Pro One strategic offensive for the Stellantis Commercial Vehicles Business.

The GIGA FUEL CELL model on display at the Japan Mobility Show adopts the Lowdeck 8×4 rigid truck configuration, which is a typical configuration for trucks used for intercity transportation. The vehicles will be launched on the market in 2027.

It all started from the crisis involving Proterra, a U.S. battery supplier, which in turn had to open the same bankruptcy proceedings in recent months. The stop in supplies had an obviously unsustainable impact on Volta Trucks and its investors. Almost 1,000 people were working at Volta Trucks all o…

According to the manufacturer, "full LED headlights produce a new C-shaped signature, borrowed from the car industry, establish a direct aesthetic connection with commercial vehicles. Renault Trucks D & D Wide also adopt design features typical of the brand's Heavy-Duty ranges, such as a new upper g…

The high battery capacity of more than 600 kilowatt hours – hence the model designation 600 – and a new, particularly efficient electric drive axle developed in-house, enable the e-truck to achieve a range of 500 kilometers without intermediate charging. The vehicle can be ordered immediately and is…

From 2025, up to 100,000 high-voltage batteries will be manufactured in Nuremberg in large-scale production, in particular for the new MAN eTruck suitable for long-distance transport, but also for powering city buses and, in future, coaches.

Bramble Energy released a white paper explaining how fuel cell stacks may cost ten-times less than existing technology, up to $60/kW. Unlike traditional fuel cell technologies, Bramble's PCB-based approach allows for high-volume production within existing facilities. "Our mission at Bramble Energy i…

Boston Consulting Group (BCG), the authors of the study, find EU demand for zero-emission trucks will surge to 55% of sales by 2030, as prices fall. But current truck CO2 standards risk European manufacturers not meeting demand. “Our truck industry risks repeating the loss of sales to Tesla and BYD …

The European Council has finally given its verdict on the Euro 7 standard, which is expected to set permitted emission levels for new internal combustion engines. For the first time, a single EU legal act covered several automotive segments, such as cars, vans and heavy-duty vehicles.

As for trucks, according to the report released by the TRAN, the target remains 30% for the reporting period 2030–2034, as set by the current legislation. Notably, the target from 2040 onwards has been reduced from 90%, as proposed by the European Commission, to 75%, with some significant exceptions…

The Ghent factory is the largest Volvo Trucks production site with a yearly capacity of around 45 000 trucks. The electric trucks are assembled on the same platform and line as the diesel and gas-powered trucks, in a production set-up that gives the factory a high flexibility when it comes to handli…

With a deep passion for environmental protection, Andreas Foller is a dedicated advocate for sustainability in the transportation industry, currently working as the Head of Corporate Sustainability at TRATON Group. "We all share an ambitious vision, with each of Scania, MAN, Navistar and Volkswagen …

LFP battery cells manufacturer EVE Energy, from China, is set to serve as the technology partner in the joint venture with 10% ownership. The partners states they “will initially focus on the lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery technology family for commercial battery-electric trucks“.

The battery assembly will employ 550 people and is highly automated, from incoming goods throughout production to delivery. "With the battery assembly in operations we have one of the key enablers in place to accelerate the shift to electrification", said Christian Levin, President and CEO Scania an…

According to Quantron, an European customer already took delivery of the first five units with one unit having accomplished 15.000 km in daily operations in a trial with the customer. Both trucks are equipped with high-performance Ballard's FCmove fuel cell modules

The new truck family is conceived for the 7.5 – 19 tonnes class, with ranges of up to 350 km, as well as PACCAR PX-5 and PX-7 engines up to 310 hp, also ready for HVO as for thermal options. Alongside the XB series for on-road applications, DAF is also introducing the XBC series for construction.

Following the end of the joint venture with Nikola and the creation of EVCO, IVECO introduced the heavy-duty battery-electric and fuel cell trucks marketed under its own brand. Of course, the trucks are a re-branding of the zero-emission models developed in the latest years in cooperation with Nikol…

In its interim report, the Swedish manufacturer declared a total of 145 vehicles delivered, compared to 89 in the same period of 2022. On the other hand, global order intake of zero-emission vehicles fell by 57% in Q1 and Q2, 2023, compared to the previous year (101 orders against 234).

Renault Trucks leads the chart among the group brands with 748 trucks delivered (296 heavy-duty trucks and 452 light-duty vehicles). More than Volvo with 687 trucks delivered.

Within the so-called "Mobility Study on Low-Noise Logistics" conducted by the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML, MAN certified the noise emission reduction of its brand-new eTruck, the very first electric truck designed by the Bavarian company.

Solutrans 2023 has been sold out since June, with high expectations in view of November. Also, nearly all the European truck manufacturers will be showcasing their products and solutions, except for Volvo Trucks. As for the light commercial vehicles, all the Stellantis brands will be back in Lyon, a…

Between 2021 and 2026, Bosch will have invested a total of nearly 2.5 billion euros in the development and manufacturing of its hydrogen-related technologies. U.S.-based fuel cell truck manufacturer Nikola will serve as the pilot customer.

According to what MEPs decided, charging stations have to be provided every 120 km for trucks and buses by 2028. EU countries have to ensure that hydrogen refuelling stations along core TEN-T network will be deployed at least every 200 km by 2031.

According to Interact Analysis' Research Associate, Yvonne Zhang, about 21,308 buses and trucks with BEV, FCEV or hybrid powertrains were registered in May, 82% more compared to May 2022 and 17% higher compared to the previous month. An in-depth analysis.

According to Amazon, more than 300 electric delivery vans are hitting the road in Munich, Berlin, and Dusseldorf in the coming weeks, joining a fleet of thousands of electric vans already in operation in Europe.

IVECO, part of Iveco Group, has in practice taken over Nikola's shares and acquired the entirety of the project that the two entities had shared looking at the European market: it is easy to think, therefore, that now the electric trucks that will soon be on the market in the old continent will be b…

Nike, Heineken, PepsiCo, DFDS, Maersk, ChargePoint, Nestlé, Volta Trucks, Kuehne and Nagel are among these 41 companies. They say "more ambitious CO2 standards in 2030 and 2040 will lower the costs and accelerate the production of zero-emission trucks at scale".

As stated by the company itself, "Nikola conducted a thorough review of its organizational structure and made the difficult but strategic decision to reduce its headcount, which is expected to decrease personnel-related cash spend by more than $50M annually".

The fuel cell-hydrogen truck will be assigned to a dedicated flow between two TME sites and will be fueled with hydrogen supplied from existing stations available between the sites.

Indeed, the designation '600' is derived from the battery capacity in kilowatt hours – as in the eActros 300/400 for distribution haulage. The high battery capacity and a new, particularly efficient electric drive axle developed in-house enable a range of around 500 kilometers without intermediate c…

With a dedicated global event held in Zhengzhou, China, bus and truck manufacturer Yutong has launched the so-called YEA (Yutong Electric Architecture). It’s an advanced, scalable and self-evolving EV architecture that enhances the Chinese manufacturer’s commercial vehicles through a native powertra…

A joint press conference was held this morning, with Daimler Truck and Toyota top management outlining the details of the MoU signed. The main target is to jointly develop zero-emission commercial vehicles, with a special focus on hydrogen-powered ones. More into details, Mitsubishi FUSO and Hino wi…

Sustainable Truck&Van visited the historic 'home' of the Canter (more than 250,000 have been made since 1980) to attend the launch event of the New Generation, which differs in so many ways from the one launched in 2017. In short, we are now looking at a 'native electric' vehicle, that is, one desig…

Besides relying only on the North American market as for vehicle sales, Nikola will apparently concentrate its efforts above all on the hydrogen business. In addition, Nikola will temporarily pause production in Coolidge, in order to modify the assembly line to accommodate both hydrogen fuel cell an…

In the commercial van segment, the eCitan is being launched as a Panel Van with a choice of two lengths: the 4498 mm compact version and the 4922 mm long version. There's no official launch date yet.

Now, Iveco Group "will concentrate on Europe for the further development and commercialisation of its own battery electric and fuel cell electric trucks, which includes rolling out its financing business model GATE, and Nikola will focus its operations in North America".

Known as Advanced Clean Fleets, the new rule helps put California on a path toward accomplishing Gov. Gavin Newsom’s goal of fully transitioning the trucks that travel across the state to zero-emissions technology by 2045. The end to combustion truck sales in 2036 is a first-in-the-world requirement…

Ahead of the incoming ACT Expo in Anaheim, California, Daimler Truck launches a new brand, RIZON, for medium-duty electric trucks to be sold in the North American market. Three model variants, the e18L, e16L, and the e16M, will be the first trucks available under the RIZON brand.

The truck will ensure a real range of up to 700 km without limiting the payload and using a standard trailer. In terms of concrete improvements of the Aero vehicle, maximum efficiency and a range improvement of 10% are ensured by the specially developed Q-ENERGY management system and around 20% aero…

The initial batch of vehicles will be used for the Volta Zero Driving Experience Programme. This test drive programme, where customers will be loaned a truck for an extended period, will allow fleet operators to understand how the production-specification all-electric medium-duty truck will integrat…

The vehicle will be officially introduced later this month at Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham. The electric E-Transit Courier is expected to enter series production in 2024, while the thermal versions of the van (petrol and diesel) can be ordered from summer 2023 for delivery before year-end.

"With the number of battery electric trucks registered in China as high as 24,075 and only 7,965 for the rest of the world combined (for a total of 32,040), it should come as no surprise that 9 of the top 10 truck manufacturers are from China", wrote analysts Shirly Zhu and Jamie Fox. "We have forec…

Article 6 of the regulation will mandate the construction of one gaseous hydrogen refuelling station (HRS) every 200 km on the TEN-T core network by the end of 2030, as well as one HRS in every urban node. According to Hydrogen Europe and ACEA, it's not enough to reach the proposed decarbonization t…

The order comprises a mix of New Generation DAF XF and XG tractor units for long and heavy haulage, as well as DAF LF and DAF XD vehicles with both electric and diesel drivelines for distribution and vocational applications.

The brand-new zero-emission commercial vehicle, launched in November, 2022, will be introduced on a global scale, and especially in Europe, in 2024. We got some more information about Farizon's plans by asking them some key questions.

Mercedes tested the eActros LongHaul and eActros 300 as a tractor unit under extreme conditions at temperatures down to minus 25 degrees Celsius. The tests focused in particular on the effects of extreme cold on handling, ergonomics and comfort.

“The structural changes we made to the chassis system of the 2023 Xos Stepvan reduce the curb weight of the vehicle, enabling greater payloads and a more efficient vehicle,” explains Scott Zion, Head of Engineering.

Continental and French toll specialist Axxès announced an interesting collaboration aimed at managing toll payment via tachograph, thus making the so-called OBUs (on-board units) superfluous. All this is made possible by exploiting tachograph data and the new plug and play device VDO Link.

The QUANTRON QLI BEV with a total weight of 7.2 tonnes and based on the Iveco Daily, adds a new weight class to the existing QUANTRON QLI range.

The proof-of-concept project will help Nissan and its logistics partners understand more about the use of all-electric trucks for vehicle delivery. Following the initial trial with four BEV car hauler trucks, Nissan plans to deploy additional trucks in the Los Angeles area.

In 2022, the market of electric heavy-duty truck models (16 ton and over) in Europe grew by 200% to 1,041 trucks, with Volvo Trucks keeping the highest market share (32%), according to the overview released by IHS Markit.

Compared to 2019 levels, the proposal sets standards to 45% emissions reductions from 2030; 65% emission reductions from 2035 and 90% emissions reduction from 2040. Furthermore, to stimulate faster deployment of zero-emission buses in cities, the Commission also proposes to make all new city buses z…

The EU Commission has proposed detailed rules to define what constitutes renewable hydrogen (green hydrogen) in the EU, with the adoption of two Delegated Acts required under the Renewable Energy Directive. The target is to ensure that all renewable fuels of non-biological origin (also known as RFNB…

The electric concrete mixer truck will be operating at a ready-mix concrete plant in Spandau in Berlin, starting this month. Electrification of concrete transportation is challenging due to heavy loads and continuous mixing demands.

The market launch of the new eSprinter will begin in the USA and Canada in the second half of 2023. Europe will follow. Batteries will have with a usable capacity of 56, 81 or 113 kilowatt hours.

The EU Commission is set to release a new proposal on February 14 about a possible phase-out on combustion truck sales, similar to the one already established for cars and vans by 2035. Not before 2040, insiders say.

Deutz and Daimler Truck have recently signed agreements giving Deutz access to Daimler engines by end of the decade. On the other hand, Daimler Truck will hold 4.19 percent of the issued capital of Deutz AG.

Quantron also presented its results from the past year as well as its plans for 2023. In 2022, the company recorded a turnover of around 13 million euros. For 2023, a sales revenue guidance of around 45-60 million euros is planned with a target order volume of 360 vehicles.

Tesla has recently announced the intention to invest further 3.6 billion dollars to enhance the site production capacity and face the upcoming requests for their electric truck capable of 500 miles (800 km) range.

DB Schenker showed the intention to purchase at least 100 MAN eTrucks in the next few years. The very first electric trucks will be produced in a small series by MAN in 2024. The agreement signed between DB Schenker and MAN makes the German transportation company the very first pilot customer for MA…

There, the production of the New Generation DAF XD and XF Electric is expected to start in spring, this year. According to DAF, the construction of the new assembly plant was completed in just 18 months.

The fuel cell electric truck is scheduled to be launched in India in 2023. The hydrogen powered vehicle will weigh 55 tons, have three hydrogen tanks, a 200-km working range, and powered by Ballard’s 120 kW PEM fuel cell technology.

The first mass produced electric trucks have started to be delivered from their UK base and will be received by customers including Expect Distribution, Travis Perkins and Royal Mail. The company expects to sell up to 1,000 electric trucks in 2023.

Previously, PGT signed a letter of intent to lease 100 Nikola Tre fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) trucks, and PGT’s R&D Department will help prepare for the full integration of these units into PGT’s fleet, which are anticipated to arrive later this year.

The awards went to DAF XG Plus 480 in the Tractor category; Mercedes-Benz eActros in the Distribution category and to Ford E-Transit in the Van category. This year, for the second time in a row, two out of three vehicles awarded are full electric.

Let's get familiar with the name Milence, as it is the official brand of the charging network created by Volvo, Traton and Daimler in 2021. As we know quite well, the target of the strategic alliance is to build 1,700 charging stations for heavy-duty electric vehicles in Europe in the next few years…

The new Mercedes-Benz eSprinter will have three battery sizes. A pre-production vehicle with the largest of the three variants was selected for the test drive. With a view to a practical vehicle configuration for CEP use (courier, express, parcel service), an extra-long eSprinter with a high roof wa…

The new truck models are conveived for regional distribution and construction. Their design is specific to their electric motorisation. Renault Trucks' designers introducing changes to the front end, with the trademark graphic signature of the brand's electric trucks.

"This is because the lower energy and maintenance costs of a battery-electric truck quickly offset its higher purchasing costs. Meanwhile, vehicles running on e-fuels would be significantly more expensive due to the high cost of a liter of e-fuel", points out T&E.

in 2035, Euro 7 will lower total NOx emissions from cars and vans by 35% compared to Euro 6, and by 56% compared to Euro VI from buses and lorries. ACEA's concerns: "To comply with Euro VII, truck makers will have to move substantial engineering and financial resources from battery and fuel-cell ele…

Actually, the company expects that electric trucks will have a share of 60% in distribution applications and 40% in long-haul transport in 2030. So, it's quite important to treat batteries in the most efficient way from square one.

So far, 47 hydrogen-powered commercial trucks are in operation at 23 Swiss companies in the fields of logistics, distribution and supermarket fulfillment. Is it the end of press rumors about the alleged will to stop Hyundai's fuel cell truck projects in Switzerland?

By attending the leading exhibition in Munich we could experience the whole MB Trucks booth: not only the new zero-emission version of the Arocs, but also the eActros LongHaul truck, unveiled one month ago at IAA, and the eActros 300 with e-PTO developed by ZF and special construction equipment prov…

IAA 2022 was the right place for IVECO to put on display not only the eDaily in its BEV version, but also the ambitious project regarding the fuel cell version. Martin Zeilinger, Head of Commercial Vehicle Development Tech Unit, Hyundai Motor Company, and Marco Liccardo, Chief Technology & Digital O…

MAN has already produced 20 prototypes of the future e-Lion in its innovative eMobility Centre at the main plant in Munich. Compared to a diesel truck in long-distance transport with an average consumption of 27 litres, a single electric truck can save up to 100 tonnes of CO2 per year over 120,000 k…

The next generation 15-litre and 10-litre displacement X Series is designed to accelerate the decarbonization of heavy-duty, long-haul truck fleets while able to meet proposed ultra-low emission levels, including Euro VII regulations expected to take effect in 2027.

According to such study, "99.8% of new electric freight trucks will be cheaper to own and run than diesel trucks, while carrying the same weight of goods over the same distance and journey time. In most cases, electric trucks will beat diesel trucks on the total cost of ownership even sooner.

Quantron defines the U.S. market for zero-emission trucks as "immense", also due to the incentives conceived by the Government to help decarbonize transport. "The total market for Class 8 vehicles by 2030 is around 280,000 to 300,000 vehicles, a large proportion of which will be fully electric and p…

Some days ago, by means of the media Elon Musk is trying to buy, namely Twitter, Tesla founder stated that the long-haul truck is about to see the very first deliveries: on December 1st, Pepsi might receive an electric truck. We'll see!

The 20 Volvo FH Electric are expected to drive more than one million road kilometres annually. For Amazon, the trucks will replace their diesel counterparts and play a key role in electrification initiatives through its transportation chain.

"This is not where we thought we would be at this point and we still have a long way to go and many hurdles to overcome", admitted Mr Sverdlov.

The European Nikola Tre BEV is produced by the Nikola IVECO Europe joint venture in its dedicated manufacturing plant in Ulm, Germany. Besides, at IAA, the Nikola Tre FCEV truck in beta version is expected to launch in the second half of 2023 in North America and first half of 2024 in Europe.

At IAA Transportation 2022 in Hannover, truck manufacturers unveiled several major innovations. The German trade show officially opened its doors on September 20 until September 25. Here's just a glimpse of what we saw at the show. Stay tuned: more will come in the next few days!

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…

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.

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…

The three players share the same vision: to create an open H2 Alliance – from fuel cells and H2 infrastructure through to an H2 refuelling alliance – open to other manufacturers of fuel cell powered trucks and buses.

By working together, Mercedes-Benz and Rivian will be able to leverage operations synergies and substantially increase cost efficiency to help make the vans more affordable for commercial customers driven by total cost of ownership.

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, …

At IAA 2022, MAN will also introduce for the very first time its MAN eMobility Consulting for the upcoming electric truck, including not only advice on the vehicle but also consideration of customer-specific operating conditions.

Arrival “reported a wider quarterly loss and said it would delay spending on its bus project as it looks to secure more capital”, Reuters reports.

Amazon and Rivian plan to bring thousands of custom electric delivery vehicles to more than 100 cities by the end of this year, and 100,000 across the U.S. by 2030. Currently, the electric vans are hitting the road in Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Kansas City, Nashville, Phoenix, San Diego, Seattle, a…

The eEconic will be manufactured in the existing Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks assembly line, in parallel and flexibly alongside the trucks that will be powered by internal combustion engines. After the vehicle has been largely assembled, the eEconic’s electrification continues in the Future Truck Ce…

At the Global Technology Days held on July 19 and 20 at the Jeversen test track, not far from Hanover, we were able to experience firsthand what ZF means by mobility of the future. A glimpse of all this will be on display at IAA 2022.

The Volvo fuel cell trucks will be tested in Northern Sweden and in Spain to expose the vehicles to both extremely cold and warm operating conditions. During the testing period Everfuel will provide a moveable hydrogen station to refuel the trucks at both test locations.

Canoo’s electric vehicles will be driven by Walmart associates and used to deliver online orders, from groceries to general merchandise, as well as the potential to be used for Walmart GoLocal, the retailer’s delivery-as-a-service business.

Talking about the current situation of Arrival, Reuters reports that "its U.S.-listed stock has tumbled 80% so far in 2022, as investors, worried about the economy, abandon companies that do not turn a profit".

The kick-off arrived after completing the final step of the agreement, which will see the three major groups owning equal shares. Additionally, the three players announced the name of the appointed CEO, Anja van Niersen, most recently serving as CEO and later as Chairman of the Board of a major Euro…

The fuel cell system tops up the battery, extending the vehicle’s range and allowing the truck to carry heavier loads over longer distances. One advantage of using the fuel cell as a range extender, rather than the primary source of power, is that it allows Tevva to provide smaller, cheaper and ligh…

MAN is receiving support from the Bavarian State Government, which has promised a contribution of around 30 million euros to energy research and technology funding for the period 2023 to 2027.

IVECO will put on display 16 vehicles in its booth, as well as 27 vehicles in the external area. Among the trucks on display, in addition to the E-Daily, is the 4×2 Nikola Tre electric truck, which is currently being produced in Ulm.

Liquid hydrogen has a significantly higher energy density in relation to volume compared to gaseous hydrogen. As a result, more hydrogen can be carried, which significantly increases the range and enables comparable performance of the vehicle with that of a conventional diesel truck.

“We have been developing this technology for some years now, and it feels great to see the first trucks successfully running on the test track. The combination of battery electric and fuel cell electric will enable our customers to completely eliminate CO2 exhaust emissions from their trucks, no mat…

The new generation of Scania electric trucks will be available with R or S sleeper cabs. the latest electric Scania trucks are accompanied by all the support with operational factors and services that make them complete solutions, with charging, finance, insurance and maintenance all in place. Accor…

"In the approved text, MEPs support the Commission's proposal to achieve zero-emission road mobility by 2035 with a Europe-wide goal of producing new passenger cars and new light commercial vehicles with zero emissions. Intermediate emission reduction targets for 2030 would be set at 55 percent for …

Thanks to the new engine, the new E-Doblò reaches a top speed of 130 km/h and up to 260 Nm of maximum torque. Plus, thanks to the “Quick Charge Mode” up to 100 kW, which allows to charge in direct current 80% of the battery in just 30 minutes.

Just like the eActros, the eEconic relies on the ePowertrain, the electric powertrain that consists of an electric rigid axle with two integrated electric motors and a two-speed transmission. The two liquid-cooled motors generate a continuous output of 330 kW and a peak output of 400 kW.

Fraunhofer ISI analysed the GPS coordinates of some 400,000 trucks in operation throughout Europe over a period of 12 months, focusing on the duration of stops at individual locations. The analysis found that 10% of the locations most frequented by trucks in Europe (over 3,000) account for some 50% …

After the introduction of the Mercedes-Benz eActros last year and the Mercedes-Benz eEconic later this year, the Freightliner eCascadia is the next product to feature the in-house developed ePowertrain in connection with Daimler Truck North America’s Detroit brand.

The fully battery-electric eEconic, whose layout and powertrain concept is not so far from the one of the eActros truck, will celebrate its trade show premiere on 30 May at IFAT exhibition in Munich

According to Ford, the E-Transit Custom is capable to deliver a targeted driving range of up to 380 km, DC fast-charging, and full towing capability. The all-electric E-Transit Custom will enter production in the second half of 2023 – part of the most extensive Transit Custom range ever offered to E…

According to François Savoye, Vice President Electromobility Solution Offer at Renault Trucks, believing in zero-emission mobility does not only mean to build electric trucks. The capability to create and promote a whole ecosystem surrounding the vehicles is crucial to really support those customers…

Bosch forecasts that the global market for electrolyzer components will increase to a volume of around 14 billion euros by 2030, with Europe set to see the highest rates of growth.

Phase 1 of the Coolidge manufacturing facility provides Nikola with a production capacity of 2,500 trucks. Construction of the Phase 2 assembly expansion area has begun and is expected to be completed in 2023 with a production capacity of up to 20,000-trucks per year on two shifts.

Immediately available, the Quantron Qargo 4 EV is the company's first in-house developed model in the light truck range. It has a wheelbase of 3,300 mm and gross vehicle weight of 4,500 kg, with 1,600 kg payload. The battery modules are provided by primary Chinese manufacturer CATL.

Who’s better than Andreas Follér, Head of Sustainability at Scania, to talk about the Swedish company’s view on the current technology and energy transition? That’s what we thought while chatting with him on several hot topics: from the possibilities and challenges of electrification in the truck se…

Originally dubbed the BrightDrop EV600 and BrightDrop EV410, the first two flagship electric delivery vehicles introduced by the company have been renamed the BrightDrop Zevo 600 and BrightDrop Zevo 400. «We chose Zevo because it contains ZEV (Zero Emissions Vehicle) and EV (Electric Vehicle) and is…

Even though GAUSSIN has become truly popular after the recent participation in the Dakar Rally 2022, the French manufacturer has been working on clean transport solutions for ten years now. The company launched the first on-road skateboard in April 2021 and is now collaborating with Pininfarina on h…

The study, reported by T&E, analyses six countries which account for 76% of new vans sold in Europe: France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, and the UK. The European van market seems to be ready to go electric.

Commercial deliveries are expected to start in Q2, 2022, while pre-series demo deliveries began at the end of last year. In 2022, Nikola estimates between 300 and 500 deliveries. As for the FCEV truck model, alpha-series demo deliveries have started at the very beginning of this year. In Europe, the…

With 455,400 units, 20% more trucks and buses have been sold worldwide in 2021 compared to prior-year level (378,300 units). The company gained advantage from a recovery in its most important markets, especially in the first half of 2021. «Despite headwinds due to COVID-19 and supply chain shortages…

The electrification strategy brought forward by Renault Trucks includes the adaptation of production processes, the strictly technological development of the electric powertrain, the extension of the range, but also the support to customers not only in financial terms, but also in terms of charging …

Ford’s iconic Transit range will include four new electric models – the all-new Transit Custom one-tonne van and Tourneo Custom multi-purpose vehicle in 2023, and the smaller, next generation Transit Courier van and Tourneo Courier multi-purpose vehicle in 2024. The all-new Transit Courier and Tourn…

The electric truck market is getting lively, all around the world. It is made of traditional truck manufacturers, which have now a full portfolio of zero emissions vehicles, as well as newcomers, that is to say start ups or joint ventures approaching the market. We've tried to take stock of the curr…

The e-truck delivered to Dachser and DB Schenker – an eActros 300 equipped with 3 battery packs, each of which with an installed capacity of 112 kWh and a usable capacity of 97 kWh – was configured with a 4×2 wheel formula and a box body from SPIER.

The pioneering new hydrogen-powered refuse collection truck is based on the 4200 mm wheelbase HH-Mercedes-Benz Econic Hydrogen chassis and has a 15 kg tank capacity at 350 bar and 140 kWh batteries at 700 v. An Allison fully automatic 3000 Series transmission has been specified for the vehicle. It i…

MAN is accelerating the pace of the transition to fossil-free forms of propulsion and is getting ready for the emission-free future of freight and passenger transport. This also includes a further build-up of competence in the field of hydrogen technology.

«In just one year since our public debut, we brought our first electric light commercial vehicle from concept to commercialization in just 20 months (the fastest in GM’s history), revealed cutting-edge logistics software, expanded testing of our revolutionary electric delivery carts, and announced l…

Mass production of the new generation electric motor is expected, according to the official communications, in 2027. The production site will be Renault Group's Cléon plant in Normandy, France. Apparently, Renault will develop and produce the EESM (electrically excited synchronous motor) rotor techn…

China’s heavy truck market, the largest in the world, saw dramatic increase in sales of battery electric, plug-in hybrid, and fuel cell trucks throughout 2021. «We’ve seen this pattern before in China’s bus market», wrote Colin McKerracher, Head of Transport analysis at BloombergNEF.

Maya Xiao, Senior Consultant at Interact Analysis, conducted a thorough research on the topic and released an interesting article. Here are some of the most interesting parts of it.

The truck set by French Gaussin and sponsored by Aramco was a hydrogen-powered one, racing with the special ambition to show that it's possible to complete an extremely tough race such as the Dakar Rally with a zero-emission vehicle.

«We are committed to the climate targets set out in the Paris Agreement and will do our part by developing low-emission vehicles. Our declared goal is to have no more CO2-emitting commercial vehicles on the roads by 2050. Looking for 2030, we are on track to achieve our goals», he told us.

Moreover, as a further proof of Cummins' efforts towards a more sustainable mobility, the Columbus-based company has recently announced the acquisition of 50% of Momentum Fuel Technologies, previously fully owned by primary commercial vehicle provider Rush Enterprises.

The area of operation for this practical test is the Rhine-Main region. Charging stations with 55 kW charging power have been set up at the Frankfurt am Main and Darmstadt branches of Raab Karcher, a brand of STARK Germany. The MAN eTGM will start and end its tours there.

«Arrival wants to invest in both commercial vehicles and buses in Southern Europe, also due to the development plans made possible by the European Union funding programmes», he told us. «This also applies to production and to the fabric of microfactories, where the vehicles will be manufactured»….

With its 8 brands (among them, IVECO, FPT Industrial and Magirus), 29 manufacturing plants, 31 research and development centres, and a workforce of around 34,000 people, Iveco Group is present around the world with a strong base in Europe.

«Our research shows that, whilst the technology clearly has the potential to reduce carbon emissions, the use of hydrogen combustion engines in heavy duty applications will be limited because of the challenges with machine and fuel price, the small number of suitable applications, and the shift towa…

TTSI’s letter of intent is for 100 zero-emission trucks beginning with a four-truck pilot of two BEVs and two FCEVs. Based on satisfactory completion of the vehicle trials and subject to TTSI obtaining certain government funding, thirty BEVs are projected to follow later in 2022, and 70 FCEVs are an…

Today's news follows the announcement, made in July 2021, of the non-binding agreement for the foundation of the future joint venture, aimed at giving a decisive boost to the development of electric mobility for heavy-duty vehicles all over Europe.

«We have benefited from the know-how of the Frigoblock brand and make use of our center of excellence. This know-how allows us to be prepared for the future of refrigeration, which will definitely be electric. It is no coincidence that we launched a new brand called ‘evolve’ for our all-electric por…

«Pushed by their customers, our clients are starting to ask for more sustainable options when it comes to distribution vehicles. We’re talking about 16, 19 or 26 ton trucks. One of the issues is that it’s not easy for producers to satisfy the demand also in terms of price gas, which is very huge now…

«The choice to focus initially on vans and buses is essentially due to the strong demand from municipalities, which need to promote sustainable public transport and, at the same time, limit the number of polluting vehicles entering the city for regulatory reasons», explains Andrea Finardi, Head of S…

By utilizing Li-Cycle’s breakthrough, commercial lithium-ion battery recycling technologies, end-of-life batteries from Arrival’s EV fleets in the U.S.A and Europe can be transformed into battery grade material that could be used in the production of new batteries for new Arrival vehicles.

Solutrans 2021 was visited by nearly 50,000 people, quite stable compared to the last edition in 2019. The French Bodywork Federation (FFC), which organized the event, underlined that nearly all the events held in Europe see a decline of about 20 percent in terms of visitors. Furthermore, about 1,00…

Iveco Group's ambition to achieve total net revenues of industrial activities at between 16.5 and 17.5 billion euro, compared to 11.8 billion euro reached in 2019. Also, adjusted net profit is expected to be between 0.6 and 0.8 billion in 2026, compared to 0.3 billion in 2019.

The multi national delivery and e-commerce company ordered a total of 1,064 CNG-fueled IVECO S-Way trucks in order to support operations in Europe. More into details, the first batch of 216 units IVECO S-WAY CNG has already been delivered, while the deliveries of 848 additional trucks are supposed t…

CEO Andreas Tostmann faced the issue in response to the feasibility study 'Delivery traffic with battery trucks: Feasibility 2021' on the electrification of regional delivery traffic, which is based on real company data. Talking about concrete projects related to electrification, MAN Truck & Bus sig…

«We have a clear ambition for Daimler Truck. We’re committed to achieving higher profitability and to going full speed to win the race to zero emissions. We can’t wait to make our company even stronger. Ahead of the planned public listing we are ready for independence and for unlocking our full valu…

The Homtruck’s architecture can carry a number of powertrain options including range extender, methanol hybrid and pure electric with battery swapping option based on government standards recently released by China’s Ministry of Industry and Technology.

The program will be based on Arrival's digital Service Platform to train and certify any technician to service its vehicles. So far, four partners have been announced for the North American market and four within the European one.

Production of the first 25 Design Verification prototype vehicles is due to start shortly. These prototypes will embark on a comprehensive and rigorous testing regime, starting in early 2022, as previously announced. The same design principles will also be maintained into the forthcoming 7.5t, 12t a…

"With this structure in place, we are ready to embark on our exciting future. It provides clarity from the start and from the top, placing customer-centricity at its core and setting forth a high-performing team with well-defined roles and accountabilities that mutually complement each other", said …

At the same time, Stellantis will upgrade the multi-purpose Ulysses: the two vehicles will be provided both in the ICE and BEV versions, with the latter supposed to «give a boost to the ranges of the Turin-based brands».

The starting point of our very pleasant chat with Roberto Cortes, CEO of Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus, was the news of the agreement between the Brazilian truck and bus manufacturer and CBMM, among the primary producers of Niobium. We've also talked about electric trucks in South America and the ab…

The Renault Master Van H2-TECH is a large van for transporting goods, with 12 cubic meters of cargo volume and a range of up to 500 km. According to HYVIA, the van will be available in 2022 and will rely on a 30 kW fuel cell, a 33 kWh battery and tanks containing 6 kg of hydrogen (4 tanks of 1,5 kg)…

Among the main targets of he three-year project is the the development and practical testing of an autonomous truck in container handling at the HHLA Container Terminal Altenwerder.

«What we want to do is integrating the charging process into professional operation. We might say that charging should not be a headache for fleet owners», told us Rocsys's CEO Crijn Bouman.

Nikola and TC Energy also mentioned their initial target, which is to establish hubs producing 150 tonnes or more of hydrogen per day near highly traveled truck corridors to serve Nikola’s planned need for hydrogen to fuel its Class 8 FCEVs within the next five years.

Volvo Trucks received an order for 100 Volvo FM Electric trucks from DFDS, Northern Europe's largest shipping and logistics company.

In addition, BrightDrop introduced its newest vehicle, the EV410, which combines many of the same features of the EV600, boasting more than 37 cubic meters of cargo area and a shorter wheelbase of just over 3,800 mm.

This is another step forward towards serial production, which is about to start this fall in Wörth, as confirmed last week during the 'Shaping the Now and Next' event.

The so-called Townstar (former eNV200) is the only model also available in its full-electric version. Also revised are two more vehicles in the Nissan LCV portfolio. Interstar is the new name for the NV400 van, while the former NV300 has been renamed under the Primastar brand.

«In 2030, we want more than half of our new vehicles sold in Europe to be locally emission-free», stated Karin Rådström, Member of the Board of Management at Daimler Truck AG and responsible for Mercedes-Benz Trucks. «To make that happen, there is no one-size-fits-all, no silver bullet. In line with…

The first Nikola Tre electric heavy-duty trucks will be produced by the end of the current year. The vehicles will be initially addressed to the US market, while from next year on the first Nikola trucks addressed to the European market will be produced. Also, a MoU was signed between the Nikola-Ive…

US truck manufacturer Navistar launched the new fully-electric eMV Series trucks, produced and sold under the International brand, one of the many belonging to the Navistar group. The Illinois-based manufacturer is especially active in North and South America.

«The main challenge facing the truck market is decarbonization of the transport system. There are a number of competing solutions offering different opportunities. Battery electric vehicles are being developed for the smaller vehicle segment, but the limitations of range, battery size and the need f…

Bosch will supply both fully assembled fuel-cell power modules as well as major components to Nikola, including the fuel-cell stack. The US manufacturer will take care of assembly at its manufacturing facility in Coolidge.

Mercedes-Benz aims at being able to provide an electric alternative in all van categories, following the 2018 market launch of the eVito and the eSprinter in 2019. In the meantime, the latest version of the 'traditional' van will be available from September 13, 2021.

The electricity for the vehicles is generated by photovoltaic systems and thus comes from 100 percent renewable energy sources. Quantron will also introduce its latest products and solutions at some major trade fairs for the commercial vehicle industry in September.

When dealing with electric commercial vehicles, the cost of powertrain components accounts for up to 80 percent of total vehicle cost. This is maybe the main outcome of Maya Xiao’s research on the Chinese automotive sector. We made her some questions.

Siemens Mobility and Continental will work on a project aimed at manufacturing pantographs for trucks. The so-called eHighway technology from Siemens Mobility has the target to significantly reduce CO2 emissions by electrifying key stretches of highway-networks with overhead contact lines. The new p…

Within the framework of the cooperation, Cummins will provide hydrogen fuel cell electric powertrains integrated into selected OEM partners’ heavy-duty trucks for Air Products, as Air Products begins the process of converting its global fleet of distribution vehicles.

In June 2021, commercial vehicle registrations in the EU markets increased by 12.4% year-on-year. In May, as we wrote here, new registrations had increased by 51.3% to 165,363 units, more than 30,000 below pre-pandemic volume levels. All vehicle segments made a positive contribution to last month’s …

The first IVECO Ambassadors have been selected for being transporters who share the brand’s belief in natural gas and contribute to protecting the environment by running IVECO LNG and bio-LNG vehicles in their fleet. The project is up and running in the markets where natural gas is most widely avail…

Mercedes-Benz will also deepen the level of vertical integration in manufacturing and development, and insource electric drive technology. Today, the acquisition of UK-based electric motor company YASA was announced.

In addition to the Mercedes-Benz eActros, which will already go into series production there in October 2021, the production of further Mercedes-Benz zero-emission trucks, such as the eEconic, next year, and eActros LongHaul, is also planned for Wörth in the middle of the current decade.

The drivers for zero emission vehicle (ZEV) are starting to converge, even in heavy-duty truck segments, with OEMs providing various model options, governments implementing supportive policies and now infrastructure investment starting to gain traction. In the EU, KGP estimates around 30% of urban m…

The vehicle is already available for pre-orders within the LATAM market. According to the manufacturer, some quite important deals have been signed with customers like Ambev, Coca-Cola FEMSA Brasil and JBS. Ambev, in particular, recently placed its first firm order, for 100 units, whose delivery beg…

Renault Trucks will have a full electric range by 2023 and even some hydrogen-fueled options as for long-haul transportation in the second half of the decade. The deadline for a fossil-free offer is set to 2040, with an important backup by the Volvo Group

Volvo Group, Daimler Truck and the Traton Group have signed a non-binding agreement that lays the foundation of a future joint venture equally owned by the three parties, planning to start operations in 2022. The parties intend to install at least 1,700 high-performance green energy charging points …

The new EU Climate Law increases the EU’s 2030 emissions reductions target from 40% to at least 55%. This transforms the European Green Deal’s political commitment to EU climate neutrality by 2050 into a binding obligation, giving European citizens and businesses the legal certainty and predictabili…

According to the forecasts, the newly-announced projects should ensure 6,200 jobs at Nissan and its UK suppliers, including more than 900 new Nissan jobs and 750 new Envision AESC jobs at its new smart, low-carbon battery plant.

From autumn 2021, the series production model will be produced in Mercedes-Benz Trucks' largest truck assembly plant in Wörth am Rhein within a newly-manufactured assembly line. At the technological heart of the eActros is the drive unit with two integrated electric motors along with a two-speed tra…

IRU, the world road transport organization, has been promoting the so-called Green Compact 2050, a roadmap to be shared with international policy makers as well as business players aimed at effectively reduce CO2 emissions in commercial transport to net zero by 2050. On June 24, a digital event was …

Arrival and STMicroelectronics have announced the beginning of a very interesting cooperation aimed at enhancing Arrival’s next-gen electric vehicle portfolio with STMicroelectronics’ components and technologies. The future collaboration will indeed include products dedicated to processing, power an…

Volvo Group is involved in fossil free initiative together with Swedish player Ovako, building Sweden’s largest fossil-free hydrogen facility. The promotion of electric supply chain transports is the main target of another collaboration established by Volvo Trucks towards the zero emissions target, …

«Digitalization and data intelligence will continue to play a key role in the transportation industry», said Philippe Colpron. The starting point of our conversation was the agreement between ZF and tyre manufacturer Goodyear.

The intention is to have both conventionally-powered and battery-powered trucks manufactured on the same series production line in Munich. All relevant skilled workers in the truck production department in Munich will be qualified in the serial production of electric trucks by end of 2023.

According to the Belgian company, the Lenoir truck (this is the name chosen for the vehicle) is the kickstart of emission reduction within the logistics sector. CMB.TECH has also opened its first multimodal hydrogen refuelling station in Antwerp.

CATL is also supposed to supply batteries for the Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul battery-electric truck, which is planned to be ready for series production in 2024, within an agreement that will last beyond 2030.

ZF and Goodyear have entered a long-term agreement with the aim of providing tyre and fleet management solutions for commercial vehicles all over Europe. The collaboration is supposed to enable European fleets and trailer builders to comply with upcoming EU General Safety Regulations.

ë-Jumpy Hydrogen, an electric van with a fuel cell and rechargeable batteries, is the first Citroën powered by this form of energy. The van has now a range of more than 400 km and hydrogen refuelling can be carried out in less than three minutes. This is part of the path towards electrification of C…

Hyzon Motors has developed an eAxle with up to 97 percent motor-to-wheel efficiency, reducing loss by up to 40 percent. All this was made possible, according to the manufacturer, through innovations in the gear system, differential and motor integration.

Volta Trucks has confirmed that the Volta Zero will make its Italian debut between 7 and 11 June in Milan. The customer event in Italy comes soon after similar successful French and Spanish events that have seen over 600 individual demonstrations of the Volta Zero in COVID-secure environments.

According to Kempower, "a dual strategy with MCS and High-Power CCS co-existing in the same truck charging ecosystem is a must". In Kempower’s Megawatt Charging System the MCS and CCS outputs can be in the same system for maximal flexibility.

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