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ZF presented to a very narrow group of journalists its vision for balancing economic and environmental sustainability in a transition that is proving to be highly complex. At ZF’s headquarters, we could discover the TraXon 2 Hybrid transmission, as well as drive a hybrid truck. Here's what we saw.

In collaboration with our sister platforms Sustainable Bus and Powertrain International, Sustainable Truck&Van has launched “The Battery Cycle”, a special feature aimed at exploring, through technical article, the world of batteries for commercial and industrial EVs. The issue is available online, a…

As the Italian branch of MAN Truck & Bus celebrated its 40th anniversary, we had the opportunity to have a chat with Friedrich Baumann, Member of the Executive Board at MAN Truck & Bus SE, as well as Head of Sales & Customer Solutions. We started from the celebrations for the milestone achieved by M…

In view of the next edition of ACT Expo, scheduled in Las Vegas from 4 to 7 May, we had the great opportunity to have a chat with him. While taking stock of the incoming ACT Expo, we could also discuss about the trends and prospects of cleaner transportation in quite a challenging era. Let's start w…

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This temporary and targeted flexibility would allow truck makers to generate more emission credits in the years leading up to 2030 and therefore facilitate their compliance from 2030 onwards.

Kempower, EV Realty and truck maker Windrose have started using megawatt charging system in North America to recharge an electric truck. This happened in San Bernardino, California, and was the first MCS charging session with a Kempower Mega Satellite MCS installed in North America.

The new truck is equipped with two LFP battery packs, each offering 207 kWh of installed capacity and housed in a battery tower behind the cab. Indeed, the eArocs 400 "demonstrates the strong potential of battery-electric vehicle solutions in the construction industry", according to the truck maker….

Toyota Motor Corporation will join Daimler Truck and Volvo Group as equal shareholder in the fuel cell joint venture. Additionally, Toyota and cellcentric intend to jointly manage the development and production of fuel cell unit cells, which arethe core component of fuel cell systems, and directly l…

The model will be available for order from the second half of 2026, with the first units expected to arrive in early 2027. the new Transit City will be available in three configurations: the L1H1 panel van, the L2H2 panel van, and the chassis cab.

As stated by Rhenus, "the hydrogen-powered truck is fully integrated into day-to-day processes at the Rhenus site in Duisburg and is in use five days a week, both during the day and overnight. As a result, the vehicle is operating on the road almost around the clock. Its routes range from regional r…

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As stated by the truck maker, "the objective of the test drive was to ensure the highest possible compatibility between the vehicle and megawatt charging stations from various manufacturers, while also gathering valuable insights into the real‑world performance of megawatt charging under winter cond…

The deployment features a modular megawatt configuration combining three MaxiCharger DS480 high-power charging cabinets connected in parallel to form a 1,440 kW system. “We are proud to partner with Autel to successfully complete MCS charging. MCS will be a cornerstone of next-generation long-haul e…

Following the opening of the 10,800 square-meter warehouse last November, operations began in February at the 9,400-square-meter transshipment terminal and the 3,500-square-meter office. About 170 people already work in Unna, with the overall number expected to grow up to more or less 300 employees …

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New partnership expands Farizon Auto UK’s sales and aftersales footprint to seven dealers. Prospective customers will be able to book test drives of the born-electric Farizon SV large van through Pentagon’s specialist sales team.

Through this new collaboration, Ford Pro customers with advanced electrification needs may access ChargePoint’s expert team to prepare for charger installation, site planning, and related services. ChargePoint offers a wide range of benefits for fleets. This includes advanced capabilities, such as a…

During the recent Electric Days, IVECO showcased its new range of zero-emission solutions for long, medium, and short-haul transport, as well as for urban mobility. These very different projects complete, so to speak, IVECO's multi-technology approach to transport decarbonization. Let's take a look …

Renault Group is acquiring the shares currently held by Volvo Group (45%) and CMA CGM Group (10%). Although being out of the partnership, Volvo Group is expected to remain "partner of Flexis", with Renault Trucks "set to distribute the vehicles from 2027 onwards". Krishnan Sundararajan named new CEO…

According to newspapers and agencies such as Le Monde and Reuters, Renault could acquire the shares of the other two groups involved: negotiations are reportedly underway. No official comments have been released yet.

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Antti Vuola, VP Products at Kempower, was one of the main speakers at the first edition of the Live Winter Days organized by the Finnish charging systems manufacturer. We had the opportunity to participate in the event in Sweden and meet Mr Vuola, whose vision about the future of electric industrial…

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The separation of the Defence Business from Iveco Group is a condition, inter alia, to the completion of the voluntary tender offer by Tata Motors Limited for all issued common shares of Iveco Group.

The joint venture, which is set to start operations in mid-2026, will focus on engineering, manufacturing, and sales of eAxle systems and electric motors in India. With a registered office in Pune, this joint venture aims to accelerate the adoption of sustainable and forward-looking technologies, th…

ZF closed 2025 with higher operating profitability, stronger free cash flow and lower net debt, while reporting a net loss after one-off charges linked mainly to the early termination of non-profitable electric mobility projects. All the data from the presentation of the official results.

“I am delighted to welcome Mathias Vaitl at Mercedes‑Benz Vans. Mathias brings a wealth of international experience as well as a deep understanding of the automotive industry and our brand. With his comprehensive strategic know-how and his visionary, authentic and people-oriented leadership style, h…

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The company joins the Kahirós Project to develop green hydrogen infrastructure and contribute to decarbonizing timber logistics in Uruguay. The so-called Kahirós Project is designed to decarbonize timber logistics in Uruguay by using green hydrogen produced from renewable sources in hydrogen fuel ce…

As part of the MoU, Tata Motors will start trials with a hydrogen-powered prime mover, followed by the phased deployment of H2 ICE-powered prime movers over the next two years. The project will be funded by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, which underscores the Government of India's co…

The Cryostat CS900 LH₂ Simulation Test Platform integrates hydrogen liquefaction, controlled storage and transfer within a unified LH₂ infrastructure environment. The platform is thus capable of generating real-world performance and behavior data for materials, systems, and processes essential to eq…

The result was made possible over five years with thanks to 165 trucks in operation across Switzerland, Germany, France, the Netherlands and Austria. First launched in Switzerland in October 2020, XCIENT Fuel Cell trucks initially reached 10 million kilometers of cumulative driving distance in the c…

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The latest addition to the FL range has been developed to meet the special requirements of beverage and retail logistics where strength, efficiency, and precise handling are key. The FLM 15 is available also in fully electric version.

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In collaboration with International Motors, part of TRATON and long-term partner of PlusAI, the software house and NVIDIA are advancing production-ready Level 4 autonomous trucks built on the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Hyperion platform. PlusAI is now one of the first to move into the next generation of AI re…

The new release introduces crucial capabilities for commercial freight operations including night driving and construction zone handling. Being able to handle construction zones and night driving helps to enhance road safety and efficiency. According to PlusAI, SuperDrive 6.0 moves PlusAI a step clo…

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This temporary and targeted flexibility would allow truck makers to generate more emission credits in the years leading up to 2030 and therefore facilitate their compliance from 2030 onwards.

Over 23,700 new zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles (ZE-HDVs) were registered in Europe in 2025. They were about 10,000 in the first half of the year. In the heavy-duty segment, the share of ZE trucks was about 1.9% (2.7% in the last quarter of 2025). The share of ZE medium-duty trucks was slightly ab…

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