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As stated by Windrose on LinkedIn, Allard has recently led Scania's electrification journey, "driving the development of electric vehicle solutions and new commercial models in close collaboration with customers and partners".

The Awards, assigned by a jury coordinated by the editorial staff of Vado e Torno and Sustainable Truck&Van, will be presented at the end of January, based on specific sustainability parameters. Nine finalists in three categories (Tractor, E-Truck, Van) will participate in this year's awarding conte…

Volvo Trucks has delivered 125 VNL trucks to Highlight Motor Group in Canada. This marks the largest order in Canada to date for Volvo’s new flagship model in North America. More into details, the Volvo VNL 860s will add to Highlight Motor Group’s existing fleet, which is active in long-distance ope…

DHL Freight has proposed a suitable route: from Wels, located in the Upper Austrian Alpine foreland, to the Austrian capital of Vienna and back. The total distance is around 400 kilometers. The eTopas 600 will carry a 15-ton cargo load. Both companies are now following up on their declaration of int…

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Nordfrost, Germany's leading frozen food logistics company, uses vehicles equipped with dual evaporator refrigeration systems, capable of managing two temperature ranges in the same transport. A configuration that responds to the growing demand for efficient and diversified deliveries, especially i…

In short, a larger battery with a usable capacity of 70 kWh, an improved DC charging curve and an optional new 4Motion all-wheel drive will be added to the current version. Let's see what's new.

The video, which appeared on the official Tesla X account, does not show any other details, such as the initial charge status, nor does it show whether the peak power is maintained for a long period of time. In any case, it is an important sign of technological developments in the charging infrastru…

According to the Korean carmaker, now also commercializing electric light commercial vehicles, "Chang will focus on accelerating Kia’s electrification roadmap and sustainability initiatives in Europe, while reinforcing partnerships and customer engagement strategies". Changes are foreseen also withi…

The scheme notified by the German authorities and managed by Die Autobahn GmbH des Bundes envisages the deployment of up to 1,410 charging points for e-HDVs in over 120 non-serviced rest sites along the German motorways. More into details, the aid of up to €1.6 billion will take the form of direct g…

ABB E-mobility, Alpitronic, Aral pulse / bp, Electra, ENGIE Vianeo, Fastned, IONITY, and Shell have recently founded a new association in Germany. The Verband e-Mobility Deutschland e.V. (i. Gr.) (e-Mobility Association Germany) has the main target to "contribute constructively to policy discussions…

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Renault Trucks and Malherbe are using a fleet of 22 Renault Trucks E-Tech T electric trucks. 11 vehicles along the North loop (Blainville – Vironvay – Auxerre – return), and 11 more vehicles along the South loop (Auxerre – Mâcon – Bourg-en-Bresse – Lyon – return). The system is based on four loops o…

The all-new Models 536EV and 537EV are engineered for regional delivery as well as service and utility trucks, while the new Class 8 Model 548EV supports 4×2 tractors and vocational configurations with PTOs, such as dump trucks.

Kenworth’s all-new medium-duty BEVs are powered by PACCAR’s fully integrated ePowertrain platform, offering multiple eMotor ratings from 170kW (230 hp continuous, 335 hp peak) up to 350kW (470 hp continuous, 605 hp peak), with peak torque ratings of 1,100 or 1,850 lb.-ft. This flexible platform "all…

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In short, a larger battery with a usable capacity of 70 kWh, an improved DC charging curve and an optional new 4Motion all-wheel drive will be added to the current version. Let's see what's new.

To date, as stated by the group, already 275 bodied vehicles have been delivered to the Group's French and European branches. This deployment stems from the MoU signed between Petit Forestier Group and IVECO in September 2022, which includes an order for 2,000 chassis cabs to be fitted with refriger…

Euro NCAP highlighted the strong performance of the PV5’s standard Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW), which detects pedestrians, cyclists, and other vehicles. "The PV5’s five-star achievement reflects Kia’s advanced electrified platform engineering, high-rigidit…

UCLS will deploy the new E-Tech Masters in Newcastle, Manchester, Sheffield and Leeds, where the retail contract stipulates the use of zero emission vehicles. The order brings the company’s electric fleet to 48 vehicles, with the ambition to electrify more than half of its 600-strong fleet by 2030….

Starting on December 1, it will be possible to order the new light and heavy electric vehicles from the IVECO range, the eSuperJolly and the S-eWay, from the IVECO dealer network in Italy, France, and Germany. The offer will then be completed with the compact eJolly van, which can be ordered startin…

"Farizon Park Royal, located on the busy A406 North Circular near the Hangar Lane Gyratory, serves as both a prime Farizon dealership and the national headquarters for the brand and the distributor in the UK", stated the company. This can be considered as "a statement of intent as it embarks on a st…

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Marc Martinez has been at the helm of MAN Italy, and also responsible for the Adriatic area, for just over three years. The French manager's journey has been anything but straightforward, from the initial difficulties caused by supply problems that slowed down the Bavarian brand to the recovery that…

FPT Industrial has played a key role in IVECO's fifty-year history. In fact, the Iveco Group's engine and powertrain division has been developing some of the engines that have clocked up thousands of miles under the cabs of several truck models over the decades. This collaboration is set to grow eve…

Transport electrification requires brave and innovative companies and projects. That’s quite clear in the current scenario. Founded in 2022, then still a very young company, Voltera develops and operates EV charging infrastructure in the United States. Or, as their own website states, “the ability t…

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FUSO has recently unveiled two new hydrogen truck concepts at Japan Mobility Show 2025, held in Tokyo earlier in November. Namely, the H2IC is a heavy-duty truck powered by an internal combustion engine that combusts hydrogen, while the H2FC is a heavy-duty truck powered by a fuel cell system.

The new range of hydrogen-powered vehicles is designed both for long-haul transport operators and for companies in the earthmoving and construction sectors. Indeed, Hyliko is expanding its offering by introducing a so-called “construction approach” version designed for intensive use and difficult ac…

A total of eight heavy-duty trucks powered by hydrogen fuel cells departed from the Port of Gunsan in South Korea, on their journey to Montevideo, Uruguay. Each truck can travel more than 720 km at full load, enough to complete a full timber transport cycle on a single charge

As stated by Air Liquide, the first two MAN hTGX trucks will be operated by Air Liquide's local logistics partner, Schenk Tanktransport, a leading player in sustainable logistics across the Benelux. The trucks will be integrated into Air Liquide's existing distribution network in order to replace co…

Earlier this month at Transport.CH in Bern, Switzerland, Scania showcased its collaboration with Asko Norge AS, a longstanding partner and leader in sustainable logistics, to test hydrogen fuel cell trucks in business operations, in order to evaluate technical performance, operational feasibility, a…

At the heart of the electrolyzer, which was built by FEST, a company based in Goslar, Germany, are two Bosch Hybrion electrolysis stacks manufactured in Bamberg. Each of these stacks with a rated power of 1.25 megawatts produces around 23 kilograms of hydrogen per hour from water and electricity. At…

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In a recent fleet expansion, Broliveira added a mix of 70 trailers with Advancer A400 and A500 Spectrum refrigeration units, reinforcing their commitment to high standards in cold chain integrity. The company now operates a fleet of 135 trailers, each equipped with Thermo King refrigeration systems …

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ELMI Power is set to provide battery-supported ultra-fast charging (400–600 kW), integrated storage systems (340–600 kWh and scalable), as well as grid-relieving depot and on-route charging solutions. The agreement was signed in China.

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The collaboration, which started in May 2025, aims to further enhance Einride’s AI-powered optimization platform, Saga. This marks the first real-world application using quantum computing to analyze commercial transport data.

With this integration complete, both companies are now focused on delivering an autonomous solution that is safe and supports broad commercial deployment. The joint solution combines Waabi’s industry leading self-driving technology with Volvo’s autonomous truck, designed with redundant systems to en…

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From 2035 onwards, carmakers will need to comply with a 90% tailpipe emissions reduction target, while the remaining 10% emissions will need to be compensated through the use of low-carbon steel Made in the Union, or from e-fuels and biofuels. According to the Eu Commission, this will allow for plug…

On an European scale, the EU Commission has recently proposed toll exemption for electric trucks until 2031, as well. The proposal is being discussed by European insitutions, although it would not be mandatory in every single country. Its adoption depends on the decisions taken by the various govern…

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