Battery swap, Octopus Energy and CATL launch new joint venture Swaptopus
The model allows vehicles to replace a discharged battery with a charged one in just a few minutes, reducing downtime compared to traditional charging.
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New Eagle’s single-controller EV platform for megawatt charging
the NX3 extends New Eagle’s unified, and patented, Raptor and OpenECU platform, enabling new levels of system integration, scalability, and development efficiency across electrified vehicle programs.
Scania electric trucks now available for order with MCS and under-cab battery module
According to the Swedish truck maker, in some applications it’s now possible to achieve a range well beyond 800 km on one charge. Also, the positioning of the battery module under the cab of the Scania electric truck frees up more space for bodywork.
Proterra’s Onyx battery platform will be available with a U.S. cell option
Proterra’s Onyx modular battery platform delivers the performance commercial vehicle and heavy-duty equipment OEMs depend on, including high energy density, proven durability, and an advanced safety architecture. Proterra’s decision to expand the Onyx platform to include a U.S. cell option addresses...
Microvast and IVECO announce next-generation battery technology for electric trucks
In the future, Microvast will continue supporting Iveco Group with the development of new battery generations for improved performance and efficiency in the European commercial vehicle market. "We are uniquely positioned to support Iveco Group in ambitious zero-emission targets with high-performance...
Solid-state batteries, Basquevolt welcomes the Axon Partners Group on board as investor
The transaction will enable Basquevolt to further advance its path toward industrialisation, strengthening its position within the European advanced battery ecosystem and supporting the development of a competitive and resilient battery value chain in Europe.
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“The Battery Cycle” is our new special feature exploring the world of batteries for commercial EVs. Browse it here!
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...
From the new electric generation (with range up to 700 km) to the re-engineered D13 engines. Volvo Trucks have multiple aces up the sleeve
At the Volvo Trucks Experience Center in Gothenburg, we got a closer look at the major innovations Volvo is introducing in anticipation of its centennial next year. From the updated D13 diesel and natural gas engines to the new generation of electric trucks, now available with a “monster” range of u...
IAA Media Summit 2026. We attended the traditional event that anticipates IAA Transportation
As media partners of the international event, our editorial staff attended once again the traditional IAA Media Summit, held on June 8 and 9 in Frankfurt. Two days of debates, conferences and presentations for the benefit of a selection of media representatives. IAA Transportation will open its door...
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From the XCursor engine, up to e-axles and batteries, FPT keeps on backing IVECO. Our interview with Daniele Pozzo
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...
Comau’s newly-built dry room enables research on battery cells in Turin, Italy
According to the Italian industrial automation specialist, the system will also be used to test new machines targeting Lithium-Ion and Lithium Metal cells, in order to access solid state technologies as a further step towards next-generation and post Lithium batteries.
The European Union to invest over 850 million euros in innovative EV battery projects
Six selected projects will receive a total of €852 million in grants from the Innovation Fund, using revenues from the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS). "With these projects, and in line with the Industrial Action Plan for the European automobile sector and the Clean Industrial Deal, the EU is m...
Circular economy, Mercedes to rely on reworked batteries for eActros 300/400 and eEconic truck models
Compared to new production, reusing individual components saves around one third of CO₂e emissions. Batteries that cannot be refurbished are immediately recycled. In technical terms, each battery is equipped with the current software version and undergoes rigorous functional and leak tests. The Merc...
Electric trucks, Chinese maker Foton to enter JV with Eve Energy for battery leasing
By offering battery leasing separately from the vehicle purchase, the joint venture seeks to lower the upfront cost of Foton’s electric trucks. Since batteries typically represent a significant portion of an electric vehicle’s total cost, this approach is expected to make Foton's battery electric ve...
Batteries, Samsung SDI to further expand manufacturing site in Hungary
According to specialized Korean press sources, Samsung SDI had previously announced its intention to expand the second one, using funds raised through a capital increase. Apparently, the company will receive 1.65 trillion won in new capital on May 30. Of this amount, 323.6 billion won will be invest...
ACT Expo 2025, Proterra unveils new battery pack conceived for heavy-duty vehicles
"The new H2-23 battery pack represents more than just a technological advancement — it embodies our renewed focus on powering the shift to a sustainable future," said Claire McConnell, Chief Business Officer at Proterra. "We've created a solution that delivers unparalleled performance even in the mo...
Harbinger electric trucks to rely on Panasonic Energy battery cells. Agreement announced
Initially, Panasonic Energy will supply Harbinger with battery cells manufactured in Japan, which will be delivered to Harbinger’s headquarters in Garden Grove, California. In the near future, the two companies look to expand production to include Panasonic Energy’s manufacturing facility in De Soto...
MAN officially start truck and bus battery production in Nuremberg
In addition to the approximately 100 million euros already invested in the production facility that has now been launched, a further 150 million euros will be invested in the coming years to further develop expertise in the field of battery technology. In the current expansion stage, 50,000 battery ...
It’s official: Scania acquires Northvolt Systems Industrial Division
Northvolt Systems Industrial Division develops and manufactures battery systems for heavy industry and off-highway market segments. The operations are based in two locations: a leased production facility in Gdańsk, Poland, and an R&D center in Tomteboda, Stockholm, Sweden, very close to Scania's hea...
