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MAN has recently organized an event in Munich about the electrification of heavy transport. The goal was to gather together key players in the industry and supply chain (transport companies, charging infrastructure manufacturers, logistics partners, etc.) to understand where we are on the path that …

Additionally, JOST ensures advanced recycling solutions for end-of-life components. All these innovations aim to minimize environmental impact, decrease carbon footprint, and promote sustainability within the transportation sector. Let's see how, in terms of very concrete product and solutions. Here…

The second issue of the year of Sustainable Truck&Van magazine will be distributed at Solutrans 2025, from November 18 to 22 in Lyon.

We were in Berlin for DEKRA's Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference, which took place on October 28 and 29. Several topics were addressed in an ongoing dialogue between industry, politics, and research. This is not an easy time for heavy transport, and competition from China is frightening: a change…

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Milence announces that four 400 kW charging stations have been installed for a total of five parking spaces. In Piacenza, there are also bathrooms and showers available to drivers at minimal cost, as well as Wi-Fi access.

the new unit replaces the proven S.CU dc85 and offers technical innovations that exceed the increasing demands on performance and environmental compatibility. It is characterised by up to 6% higher cooling capacity and up to 10% lower fuel consumption compared with the predecessor model (S.CU dc85).

“Our strength lies in combining high quality components, digital networking, practical advice and a strong aftermarket service,” explained Alexandre Charpiot, Vice President Sales EMEA at SAF-Holland. “We think in terms of systems, from the first installation to the last spare part.” The main produc…

The Brazilian company, part of the TRATON Group, stated that expansion to other countries will be gradual, according to demand from customers already operating with Euro 6 technology. Among the highlights of the newly-introduced heavy-duty vehicle are air suspension and the retarder brake, which com…

This is the place where the brand-new electric PBVs will be built. The latter will be sold also in Europe. "We will usher in a new era of innovation in future mobility together with the automotive industry, embracing new challenges including electrification, autonomous driving, and AI”, stated Min-s…

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…

The project had been announced a couple of years ago, as we wrote in this article which dates back to November 2023. More into details, each partner was supposed to act as a key part (Renault Group the rotor, Valeo the stator) as well as their expertise in technology development and production. A po…

Since the end of September, seven fully electric waste collection vehicles have been in use throughout the Karlsruhe city area, with no area-specific restrictions. By 2035, the municipal fleet is to be completely converted to alternative drive systems, with the exception of a reserve for emergencies…

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"For the last 44 months since Windrose Technology was founded, I have been told many times that we would never be homologated, given our unique design", said Wen Han, founder of Windrose. In addition, the Windrose electric truck has also achieved another significant result in Spain, covering almost …

As part of one of several real-world crash tests in Neumünster, Schleswig-Holstein, the eActros 600 was subjected to a side impact of the kind that can occur in serious road accidents. Despite the considerable force exerted, the entire high-voltage battery system and all electrical components remain…

As part of a record-breaking order in January 2025, there will be a total of 160 electric trucks on UK roads once fully deployed, making Britain home to the highest number of eHGVs in Amazon's global transportation network. In fact, Amazon has installed fast charging points at its UK sites that can …

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In its construction, Farizon's SV electric van uses 10 per cent recycled materials, while 85 per cent of its materials can be recycled at the end of its life, and 95 per cent are recoverable. Out on the road, the use of high-strength steel and hybrid aluminium-steel materials in the chassis and body…

We were in Stuttgart for the event that formally concluded the celebrations for the Sprinter's 30th anniversary. The future of Mercedes-Benz's iconic commercial vehicle includes new architecture, even more advanced software for better connectivity, and, in general, the promise of even greater versat…

BrightDrop production will not be moved to another site. GM was forced to temporarily halt production in Canada in April, this year. Then, the global group announced the collaboration with Amazon, willing to start testing BrightDrop electric vans. Clearly, it was not enough to save the young company…

Harbinger’s proprietary platform, also known as an electric vehicle chassis, is designed for walk-in vans, box trucks, recreational vehicles, delivery vans, emergency and disaster response vehicles and more. Electric step vans will be the first Harbinger trucks available in Canada, with more vehicle…

a battery passport enables live State of Health (SoH) tracking, real-time repair diagnostics, and end-to-end traceability across the battery’s lifecycle. For EV drivers, this leads to benefits such as extended battery life, more affordable maintenance, and a higher level of trust when buying or sell…

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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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The key issue is the corporate control of Nexperia, which belongs to the Chinese group Wingtech. The semiconductor manufacturer recently came under the control of the Dutch government (its HQs are located in Nijmegen, the Netherlands) for “national security reasons”. This prompted a reaction from th…

The second issue of the year of Sustainable Truck&Van magazine will be distributed at Solutrans 2025, from November 18 to 22 in Lyon.

The new engine stop/start functionality is activated at speeds above 60 km/h. Depending on enabling conditions such as topography and ambient temperature, the new I-Roll with Engine stop/start will be able to cut up to one percent of fuel and CO2 emissions on top of already achieved savings. The new…

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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…

According to H2Accelerate, H2-ICEVs can help scale the roll-out of hydrogen refuelling infrastructure by driving early fuel demand, while providing a long-term zero-emission solution for very heavy load road and off-road applications, all while building on Europe’s existing knowledge and manufacturi…

This hydrogen, produced via the electrolysis of water using renewable energy, is to be used to decarbonise heavy-duty mobility and industry. For example, in heavy-duty transport, 4 tons of renewable hydrogen is enough to power 100 trucks for around 400 km per day, without emitting any CO2. The Schwä…

TIME's Best Inventions list spotlights innovations that transform how we live, work and move. This year’s selection of 300 groundbreaking solutions highlights the industry-defining potential of Hyundai Motor and PlusAI’s hydrogen-powered autonomous truck.

IVECO's fuel cell vehicle has a range of up to 800 kilometers. It is operated by the freight forwarder Schäflein on behalf of the Bosch plant. Schäflein in turn rents the vehicle from the rental provider Hylane. The truck’s five hydrogen tanks hold up to 70 kilograms at a pressure of 700 bar. Its fu…

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The project will include chargers in different locations of the Emilia-Romagna region, including the areas of Forlì-Cesena, Ravenna and Rimini, significantly strengthening public charging infrastructure in key urban and interurban areas. Supported by Italy’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PN…

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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…

The new factory-built vehicles will combine International’s nearly 200 years of manufacturing leadership with PlusAI’s patented SuperDrive virtual driver technology to enable production-ready autonomous trucks for large-scale freight operations, powered by NVIDIA’s AI computing architecture.

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The letter, signed by Scania, MAN, Volvo Trucks, Daimler, IVECO and Ford Trucks, according to T&E, has the target to "to delay Europe’s transition to zero emission trucks". "The best would be to remove these stupid fines on the industry, and rather force everyone in the system through incentives or …

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