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MAN Truck & Bus and German rental specialist Hylane have signed a new agreement covering 20 additional battery-electric MAN eTGX trucks. The vehicles will progressively join Hylane's fleet and become available to transport operators through its flexible rental model, expanding the existing cooperati…

Finnish battery specialist IONCOR is expanding its portfolio for trucks, buses and off-highway vehicles. Building on its automotive manufacturing expertise, the company combines modular battery architectures, different cell chemistries and flexible configurations to meet the requirements of heavy-du…

BorgWarner's electrification portfolio for commercial vehicles spans modular LFP battery packs, advanced inverters and electric motor technologies, including rare-earth-free solutions. The company's experts told us how cost, efficiency, manufacturing processes and material choices are shaping the de…

In this interview, Product Manager Emilio Vera tells us about the main features of the new product, the SFZ268 truck unit refrigeration unit designed for medium-duty vehicles, also speaking about the company’s next steps, in Europe and beyond.

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Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturer BAIC Foton has introduced a new ultra-fast charging strategy, with peak power of up to 1.5 MW for heavy-duty trucks. The company has also unveiled the Aumark Z light-duty electric truck, capable of charging from 20% to 80% in just eight minutes, according to t…

Claudio Zanframundo, President of Thermo King EMEA, discusses how refrigerated transport is evolving and why solutions must be tailored to customers’ operational needs. From telematics and artificial intelligence to energy-saving technologies, the focus is on efficiency and integration.

IVECO and German energy company MB Energy have announced plans to develop a multi-energy hub for commercial vehicles in Ulm, Germany. Scheduled to open in 2027, the facility will combine hydrogen refuelling, HVO100, conventional fuels and DC fast charging at a single publicly accessible location.

German firefighting vehicle manufacturer Magirus is preparing for another change of ownership. Mutares has signed an agreement to sell the company's firefighting business to Japan's Morita Holdings for €65 million, less than two years after acquiring Magirus from Iveco Group.

Joachim Ladra, Head of Sales, Marketing and Communication at cellcentric, discusses the company's new 375 kW BZA375 fuel cell system, its industrial roadmap and Toyota's planned entry into the joint venture. He also addresses hydrogen infrastructure, competing technologies and Europe's opportunities…

Following its presentation at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover, the new Renault Trafic E-Tech electric is now available for pre-order in the UK. Prices start at £38,000 excluding VAT, with two battery options, up to 470 km of WLTP range and first deliveries scheduled for the second quarter of 2027…

Volkswagen Truck & Bus, part of the TRATON Group, is entering the van and light commercial vehicle segment with the new VW Tempest family. Developed in partnership with Chinese manufacturer SAIC Maxus, the range includes four body configurations and represents an investment of approximately R$300 mi…

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Chinese electric truck manufacturer SuperPanther has signed a service agreement with Germany's Fahrzeugtechnik Rieger, taking another step towards developing its European after-sales network. The agreement builds on the company's partnership with Alltrucks, as the eTopas 600 enters commercial operat…

The SPIRIT-E research project has demonstrated that electric trucks can supply energy to logistics depots, other vehicles and the public electricity grid. Using a MAN eTGX, researchers tested bidirectional charging at up to 350 kW, identifying potential energy cost savings for fleet operators.

More than 40% of fleet decision-makers surveyed by Daimler Truck consider electric trucks more economical than diesel vehicles in terms of total cost of ownership. However, charging infrastructure remains a major concern, with 61% of respondents questioning the predictability of charging availabilit…

Amazon and Tata Motors have announced a collaboration to introduce 3,000 electric trucks into the e-commerce company's Indian logistics network. Starting with the Tata Ultra E.7 in Delhi, the initiative aims to expand electric freight transportation to major highway corridors.

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Mercedes-Benz Vans has delivered 51 fully electric eSprinter chassis cabs to logistics provider Rhenus, equipped with box bodies by Junge Fahrzeugbau. The vehicles will operate across Germany, supporting last-mile deliveries of furniture, household appliances and other bulky goods as part of Rhenus'…

Geely-owned Farizon is expanding its battery-electric commercial vehicle range, covering applications from urban deliveries to heavy-duty transport. The line-up includes the SV and V7E vans as well as the Homtruck, equipped with a 600 kWh battery and offering a claimed range of more than 500 km.

MAXUS brought several additions to its commercial vehicle range to IAA Transportation 2026, including the new eDELIVER 5 Chassis Cab, the DELIVER 7 family and T60 pick-up. In Hannover, the SAIC-owned brand also showcased RoboVAN, its Level 4 autonomous vehicle concept for urban logistics.

Kia has revealed the PV7, the second model in its dedicated electric PBV family. Larger than the PV5, the new van offers up to 8 cubic metres of cargo capacity, a preliminary WLTP range of more than 460 km and an 800-volt architecture for faster charging.

Stellantis Pro One unveiled BOW. at IAA Transportation 2026, a fully electric autonomous vehicle concept developed to explore new approaches to last-mile logistics. The group also presented its new Smart Compact Van, an updated Fiat TRIS and a 13-vehicle line-up from its commercial vehicle brands.

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Mårten Bergström, Head of Industrial Design at Scania, explains how the new Dynamic design concept builds on the brand's heritage while redefining the premium experience. From driver comfort and digital technologies to aerodynamics and sustainable materials, design plays an increasingly important ro…

How can Europe's transport operators expand charging access without waiting for an entirely new public network? In this interview, Spirii's CEO discusses the partnership with Daimler Truck's TruckCharge Network, the potential and limitations of semi-public depot charging, and the economic factors sh…

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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has appointed Martin Pohanka as its new Head of Design. The experienced designer, who has worked for the German manufacturer since 2017, previously held senior positions at Audi, Porsche and Jaguar Land Rover.

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The H2Accelerate collaboration has proposed a European support mechanism to guarantee total cost of ownership parity between hydrogen-powered and diesel heavy-duty trucks. The temporary scheme would provide operational incentives through competitive tenders, complement existing national policies and…

H2Accelerate is urging the European Union to rethink its funding approach to hydrogen-powered road transport. In a new policy paper, the industry collaboration argues that supporting refuelling infrastructure without ensuring sufficient demand from truck fleets risks delaying projects and underminin…

Gruber Logistics has used a hydrogen fuel-cell truck for deliveries at Milan Malpensa Airport's Cargo City. The trial, involving cargo handlers BCUBE AIR CARGO and ALHA with support from SEA and Edison, connects the European ZEFES heavy-duty transport project with hydrogen initiatives currently bein…

Daimler Truck, Volvo Group, Toyota, Bosch, Air Liquide, TotalEnergies, TEAL Mobility and MB Energy have outlined a joint plan to accelerate hydrogen trucking in Europe. Starting from Germany, the initiative aims to coordinate vehicle deployment, hydrogen supply and high-capacity refuelling infrastru…

IVECO and Toyota Motor Europe are joining forces to develop two next-generation hydrogen fuel cell heavy-duty truck prototypes. The 44-tonne vehicles will combine IVECO's heavy-duty truck platform with Toyota's third-generation fuel cell technology and will be tested in real-world operations as part…

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German automotive supplier Schaeffler has announced a new restructuring programme involving the reduction of 3,460 positions across Europe, including 2,660 in Germany. The measures respond to declining demand for combustion engine technologies, slower-than-expected electric mobility growth and incre…

BorgWarner has secured three new turbocharger contracts with a major global powertrain manufacturer. The agreements cover variable turbine geometry and wastegate technologies for gasoline-powered light vehicles in Europe and South America, with production scheduled to begin in 2027.

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Aurora and Charger Logistics have signed a preliminary agreement for the potential purchase of up to 500 driverless trucks, with deliveries expected between 2027 and 2028. The initiative builds on their existing cooperation and could significantly expand autonomous freight operations across the Unit…

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A new ICCT study suggests that delaying the EU's passenger car CO2 targets could result in the loss of up to 185,000 jobs by 2035. Maintaining current standards, combined with industrial policies supporting European production, could instead boost employment across the electric vehicle supply chain.

According to the latest ACEA figures, new truck registrations increased by 7.5% in the EU between January and September 2026, while van registrations remained stable. Electrically-chargeable vehicles continued to gain ground in both segments, although diesel still accounts for the vast majority of s…

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