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Kia PV7 to make world premiere at IAA Transportation 2026

Kia will unveil the new PV7 at IAA Transportation in Hannover on September 14. The second model in the Korean manufacturer’s PBV family will sit above the PV5, offering more space and versatility for professional applications, while further expanding Kia’s presence in the electric commercial vehicle…

Volkswagen confirms all-electric Amarok for next-generation pickup

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has confirmed that the next-generation Amarok will be offered as a fully electric pickup, marking a major step in the brand's electrification strategy. The new model is expected to arrive towards the end of the decade alongside internal combustion and plug-in hybrid va…

Two Isuzu D-Max Electric delivered in the UK

The electric pickups have been delivered to Sheffield-based MHH Contracting, a family-owned company working in the waste removal and recycling field. The two D-Max EVs are among the first to arrive with customers, especially in Europe.

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.

Cespira CEO Carlos Gonzalez on HPDI, hydrogen and the future of renewable fuels

Ahead of IAA Transportation 2026, Cespira CEO Carlos Gonzalez tells Sustainable Truck&Van why the company's next-generation HPDI 3.0 technology is designed to bridge today's bio-LNG market with tomorrow's hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines, while stressing that infrastructure and fuel econ…

From HPDI 2.0 to HPDI 3.0. What’s new with the evolution of the fuel injection system that Cespira is presenting at the IAA

Cespira, the joint venture between Volvo and Westport, has announced the new generation of its patented HPDI 3.0 injection system, which will be launched at IAA Transportation 2026. Scott Baker, Chief Technical Officer, gave us a sneak peek at some of the changes made to the well-known HPDI system, …

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…

MAN starts road testing fuel cell trucks in southern Germany

MAN Truck & Bus has started real-world testing of three hydrogen fuel cell trucks as part of its Bayernflotte research project. Operated by logistics company LoadFox for three months, the vehicles will cover regular routes in southern Germany, with a targeted range of between 450 and 500 kilometres.

Weichai’s hydrogen engine reaches China VI milestone for heavy-duty applications

As first reported by sister publication Powertrain International, Weichai has achieved China VI certification for its WP15 hydrogen internal combustion engine, paving the way for wider commercial deployment of hydrogen-powered heavy-duty vehicles in the Chinese market.

“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…

Schaeffler and CATL team up on battery management systems for the European market

Schaeffler and CATL have signed an agreement to jointly develop battery management systems and integrated power electronics solutions, with a particular focus on Europe. The cooperation, which already builds on a secured customer project, combines CATL's battery expertise with Schaeffler's developme…

Global EV battery market grows 20%. Chinese manufacturers now hold over 72%

Global EV battery usage reached 608.5 GWh in the first half of 2026, according to SNE Research, up 20% year-on-year. CATL strengthened its leadership with almost 40% of the market, while seven Chinese manufacturers together accounted for 72.4% of global battery deployment.