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Following the international launch of the renewed electric truck range, DAF enhanced its electric range with the addition of the brand-new XG and XG+ zero-emission models. The new electric trucks are available as a 4×2 tractor and 6×2 rigid chassis with a steered trailing axle. Also, their cabs are …

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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This year, Stephen Roy, President of Mack Trucks and Chairman of Volvo Group North America, and RJ Scaringe, Founder and CEO of Rivian, will deliver keynote addresses at ACT Expo 2026, bringing fleet decision-makers face-to-face with two of the most influential leaders shaping the future of commerci…

With the integration of QUANTRON and the acquisition of pepper, the Haller Group is expanding its portfolio with two key areas: the offering of new hydrogen and battery-electric commercial vehicles and the conversion of existing fleets. This portfolio is complemented by energy infrastructure, digita…

According to the official press note, this reorganization of European FUSO sales is part of the integration of the FUSO and Hino brands under the new holding company ARCHION, which plans to start operations on April 1, 2026. FUSO light-duty trucks will continue to be available in all current Europea…

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…

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…

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…

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Among the key technical features of the truck are NMC battery with nearly 300 kWh gross capacity; 310 hp electric motor output; 2-speed transmission; the possibility to rely on regenerative braking. The Scania electric truck has got 20-ton GVW, with 9-ton payload capacity.

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…

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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….

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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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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".

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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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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 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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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…

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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As for heavy-duty commercial vehicles, AWS is helping AUMOVIO accelerate the deployment of autonomous trucks. By partnering with Aurora, indeed, AUMOVIO is co-developing and manufacturing an industrialized and scalable generation of the Aurora Driver.

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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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