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DAF is expanding its programme of fully electric trucks to include a wide range of 6×2, 6×4 and 8×4 tractor and rigid models for specific applications and the construction industry. The new chassis models are available for both the XD and XF Electric and the new XG and XG+ Electric.

We cound attend the Kempower Live Winter Days in Norrköping, a couple of hours by car from Stockholm. The event marks a watershed moment in awareness of the potential of ultra-fast charging for heavy vehicles. Stars of the show were three megawatt-ready road tractors from MAN, Scania, and Volvo.

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…

as reported by Electrive, quoting Chinese sources such as CNEVpost.com or CV World, the share of New Energy vehicles (then electric, PHEV, EREV, and hydrogen-powered trucks) outplaced the shared of ICE trucks in December 2025. More into details, over 45,000 new energy trucks were sold in the last mo…

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Finland’s first public MCS-enabled site is targeted for trucks passing to and from the Port of HaminaKotka. MCS technology is one of the newest developments in truck charging technology, facilitating charging speeds of up to 1.2 megawatts for the first time.

The system's dynamic load management ensures optimal charging for diverse vehicle types, from e-trucks and buses to passenger cars. In addition, the solution’s decentralized architecture offers enhanced flexibility.

The association has been created "to support a fundamental transformation of Europe’s power system by accelerating the development of modern and digital electricity grids". GIGA’s members include Amazon, Electra, Fastned, Google, Hitachi Energy, Linde, Meta, Metlen, Milence, Microsoft and Siemens En…

Harbinger Industria is a new business line offering Harbinger battery technology as standalone products for energy storage and auxiliary power. With the launch of Harbinger Industria, the company is expanding its battery technology offerings beyond the automotive sector.

Under an expanded agreement, TRATON would commit up to $25 million in non-dilutive R&D funding to PlusAI to accelerate factory integration of patented SuperDrive software into autonomous trucks of TRATON’s brands. This expanded partnership will build on the collaboration first announced in 2024, whe…

The collaboration builds on the two companies' proven interoperability, recently validated through Windrose’s successful long-haul pilot runs on the I-10 freight corridor between Greenlane’s charging hub in Colton, California, and Phoenix, Arizona, as well as on the I-15 corridor to Las Vegas.

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Starting point is the Mercedes‑Benz plant in Wörth am Rhein, with the destination being Linköping in southern Sweden. "The aim is to ensure optimal compatibility between the vehicle and megawatt charging stations from various manufacturers, as well as to gain valuable insights into real‑world usabil…

The well-established Treviso-based transport company Codognotto has acquired a Volvo FH Aero Electric (Sustainable Truck of the Year 2025 in the E-Truck category) that will enable it to transport furniture on behalf of Inter IKEA Group on three different routes between IKEA warehouse and two IKEA st…

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CATL says it is the first sodium battery for light commercial vehicles to reach mass production, specifically engineered for severe cold. The pack offers 45 kWh of capacity and can be connected for charging at temperatures as low as -30°C.

The new model (ninth generation) will be offered with two electrified powertrains: a 2.8-litre diesel engine supported by a 48V hybrid system – the option that will be the volume seller in Europe – and a battery electric version, both of which are on display in Brussels. In selected markets, diesel …

The two possible configuration of the electric Staria are the 7-seater, for private, family and leisure use, or the 9-seater for larger families, group travel or shuttle operation. As already mentioned, the new Hyundai STARIA Electric is equipped with an 84-kWh battery and a 160-kW electric motor dr…

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…

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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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Customer Hayway Group, which comprises 19 companies operating across Europe and the United States, ordered 80 Volvo VNL 860 sleeper trucks, as well as 150 Volvo FH Aero trucks in Poland via SIS Trans (SIS Sp. z o.o.) part of the HayWay Group.

Ahead of the presentation of the company's full-year results at its annual press conference on Thursday, March 19, 2026, ZF anticipated preliminary figures. According to ZF, adjusted EBIT margin is expected to surpass 4.0 percent significantly. Moreover, adjusted free cash flow is projected to excee…

Three key players in the road freight value chain are urging the European Commission to ensure continuous funding for the shift to zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles. They warn of a potential 2026–2027 pause once AFIF resources are exhausted.

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A hundred vehicles are set to be deployed in customer operations from the end of 2026 onwards. Technically speaking, two fuel cell units operate as a twin system with a total system output of 300 kW (150 kW each) and are space-savingly integrated in the engine compartment beneath the cab. Series pro…

Now, Honda will utilize the next-generation system being developed independently by Honda itself. FCSM was established in January 2017 in Brownstown, Michigan, U.S., as the first ever joint venture in the automotive industry that would produce advanced fuel cell system.

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…

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The partners will develop two heavy-duty trucks equipped with Level 4 autonomous driving capabilities powered by the patented PlusAI SuperDrive virtual driver. These IVECO S-Way heavy-duty vehicles are targeted to operate autonomously on freight routes for Sesé, travelling between Madrid and Zaragoz…

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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…

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