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New centre console and enhanced ADAS. Renault enhances the Master range

Renault is also upgrading the performance of its electric range with a new battery manufactured in Europe and assembled in France, at the Renault Batilly plant. While capacity remains unchanged at 87 kWh, it now uses mid-nickel battery chemistry. This technology improves thermal management and optim…

Flexis is now fully owned by Renault Group

Renault Group has obtained all the necessary regulatory approvals to acquire the stakes held by Volvo Group and CMA CGM Group in Flexis (45% and 10% respectively), bringing its ownership to 100% and making Flexis a wholly owned subsidiary of Renault Group.

Compact, functional, low-cost. Stellantis Pro One launches the new Smart Compact Van range

Stellantis Pro One launched its Smart Compact Van range, which is available in four distinct models under the Fiat Professional, Citroën, Opel, and Peugeot brands. Available from September, the commercial launch will happen in November. We'll see the new van at IAA Transportation in Hannover.

Now it’s possible to rent also the eJolly with a pay-per-use long-term agreement under the GATE formula

This completes the offering from GATE, a specialist in long-term rentals of electric commercial and industrial vehicles under a pay-per-use model. The eJolly will now be available not only in Italy, but also in France and Germany, as announced by the company, which is now 51% owned by DLL.

UK, Openreach is using 7,000 electric vehicles all over the country

Openreach now runs "the UK’s second largest commercial fleet, with around 23,000 vehicles, and 7,000 of them are now electric". We talk about UK's full fibre broadband network, connecting homes and businesses with faster, more reliable internet.

Farizon introduced new V7E electric medium van at CV Show 2026

The V7E is launched with a straightforward line-up: a single body size finished in one of three paint finishes; a single comprehensive specification, and with the choice of a 50 kWh or a 67 kWh battery. In terms of range, the new Farizon van model travels up to 295 miles on the WLTP City cycle and 2…

Building the backbone of e-truck charging in EU. Interview with Alexandre Hélibert (Milence)

The newly-announced “Power to Go Further” Electric tour starts on April 15 from Paris, to reach Berlin on April 23. The initiative wants to show how actual e-truck charging corridors are already available in Europe. Starting from this initiative, which involves e-trucks from five European manufactur…

“I tell you why ZF’s hybrid transmission can be a viable solution to decarbonize long-haul transport”

Last month, we have been invited to Friedrichshafen, home to ZF, for a very interesting preview: the practical application of ZF’s latest technological solution to facilitate the decarbonization of heavy-duty transport, specifically long-haul transport. We’re talking about the TraXon 2 Hybrid transm…

Market shares, investments, electrification. Friedrich Baumann (MAN) takes stock of the current scenario

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…

“Let’s keep ambitious plans”. The H2Accelerate consortium pushes the EU not to give up on hydrogen

“AFIR is a cornerstone policy for the development of Europe’s zero-emission trucking ecosystem. Maintaining its current ambition reinforces the regulatory certainty needed to unlock investment in hydrogen refuelling infrastructure, support vehicle deployment, and give fleet operators the confidence …

Daimler Truck to cooperate with KEYOU on the development of hydrogen ICE trucks

KEYOU will be responsible for the hydrogen conversion, with service providers of the Munich-based company adapting vehicles and engines accordingly. Market launch is planned for 2027. So, Daimler Truck plans to sell Mercedes-Benz Actros L 1848 tractor units and engines manufactured in Mannheim based…

Cespira to sign agreement with Volvo in view of hydrogen-fueled engine development

The agreement has the target to finalize the integration and commercialization of the patented Cespira’s HPDI fuel system technology to enable Volvo Group’s 13-litre engine to run on hydrogen.

DACHSER to deploy three Mercedes-Benz NextGenH2 hydrogen trucks. First delivery by the end of 2026

DACHSER is the first company in the world to put the new Mercedes-Benz NextGenH2 Truck into service. In fact, the logistics provider will start using its first truck tractor featuring innovative liquid hydrogen technology at the end of December 2026. Another two of the same model of H2 truck tractor…

Hydrogen fuel cell trucks, Toyota and Hyroad to cooperate in California

At the recent ACT Expo, Toyota announced an agreement with Hyroad Energy, a pioneer in hydrogen-powered transportation solutions, to deploy 40 hydrogen fuel cell Class 8 commercial trucks in Southern California. Under the agreement, Hyroad will provide trucks, maintenance, data and software services…

Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) enters administration

It means the end of the road for the newcomer, specializing in the development of hydrogen-powered heavy-duty vehicles. Headquartered in Glasgow, HVS has been active for several years, as we reported multiple times. Over 70 people used to work for the company.

CATL launches battery for light commercial vehicles that reaches 80% in less than 7 minutes

The new batteries are capable to reach 80% state of charge in less than 7 minutes. Precisely, 6 minutes and 48 seconds, with the possibility to reach 100 percent in less than 9 minutes. The new battery model is called Tectrans II.

Krone and Schwarzmüller celebrate two years of valuable partnership in the trailer industry

“The past two years have shown that our partnership is built on a stable foundation. We pool our expertise whilst respecting the identity of the individual brands, thereby creating added value for our customers and stability for our employees,” said Beate Paletar, owner of the Schwarzmüller Group….