MAHLE and the World IAA Premiere: Range Extender for Trucks
IAA world premiere: MAHLE new range extender system for heavy electric trucks facilitates transition from diesel
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Horse Powertrain Believs in REEV
HORSE D20 Methanol is a range-extended EV (REEV) powertrain integrating a four-cylinder, 2L
turbocharged engine, power electronics, and a generator
Hydrogen Adige Valley: 2 MW Electrolysers to Fuel Local Hydrogen Bus Fleet
In Bolzano, the capital of South Tyrol, public transport already relies partly on hydrogen buses. This is the foundation behind the creation of the Hydrogen Adige Valley
ElectroBus Mania: Global Markets Go All-In on Zero Emissions
According to BloombergNEF, electric buses will account for 60% of the global market by 2030
KEYOU and Daimler Truck for 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 is Going to Complete its Mission
Cespira, the Joint Venture between Westport and Volvo Group, Signs Agreement with Volvo Group to Complete Hydrogen-Fueled Engine Development
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AGCO Power CORE50 passes DLG’s PowerMix test with flying colors under the hood of the Fendt 620 Vario
The performance of the Fendt 600 Vario recorded by the PowerMix at the DLG test centre in Gross-Umstadt, Germany, is the result of close collaboration between Fendt and AGCO Power in Linnavuori, Finland
Diesel of the Year 2026, here’s the video of the award cerimony of AGCO Power CORE80!
The CORE80 is the Diesel of the Year 2026. A day of celebration at the headquarters in Linnavuori, Finland, which has cemented AGCO Power’s evolution into a leading player in the global off-highway landscape.
Carraro, legacy and culture of a global group – Ep.1
From the headquarters in Campodarsego, where axles and transmissions are produced, to Rovigo, where specialized tractors are assembled. All the way to the other plants around the world. A journey of a group that has become global. Here is the video.
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MAN and Scania work with U.S.-based Plus on autonomous truck development
MAN has been advancing autonomous driving for many years with various research and development projects and now will start working with Plus. Scania has launched an Autonomous Commercial Pilot Programme. Moreover, the newly-announced partnership with US-based Plus will allow the manufacturer to inte...
FPT Industrial: let’s go, XC13
The XC13 surely sounds agnostic in FPT Industrial’s unofficial nomenclature; it comes, indeed, with a tripartite certification: Euro 6E (winking an eye at the upcoming Euro 7), methane gas and also biofuel, with a link to hydrogen. Andrea Abbà, FPT’s product marketing manager, told us about dialogui...
Scania in 2023: growth in net sales and adjusted operating income, electrification seems to slow down
On the ZE vehicle side, Scania managed to delivery less electric vehicles in 2023 compared to 2022: 246 units vs 262. “While electrification is the ultimate answer, and we do our utmost to ramp-up production of battery electric trucks to deliver to our customers, fuel-saving actions and the usage of...
The “new” Volta Trucks signs agreement with Steyr Automotive. Production getting closer?
Now, Volta Trucks lays under the ownership of the newborn Volta Commercial Vehicles, after being rescued by major creditor Luxor Capital. "We are extremely pleased with the signing of this agreement, as it represents an important milestone for the resumption of production in this important business ...
Charging large vehicles with no worries over grid limitations: Kempower and Polarium to partner
Polarium Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) will be integrated into Kempower’s charging solutions, providing reliable and sustainable power distribution while minimizing peak loads and optimizing energy consumption.
Solution provider BAE Systems turns to Forsee Power for Class 7 demo truck in North America
BAE Systems provides zero-emission powertrains to vehicle manufacturers. The Forsee Power battery system, composed of 3 packs of the ZEN 77 PLUS, provides 231 kWh for an average range of 200 EV miles. The French company has already equipped more than 3,000 buses worldwide.
Neste opens its first heavy-duty electric vehicle charging station in Finland
The charging stations include drive-through parking spaces that can accommodate long combination vehicles, and the first liquid-cooled satellite chargers in Finland allow continuous, high-power charging at 400 kW.
Germany to cut incentives on electric trucks and buses
It is not good news for truck and bus manufacturers, who relied on public fundings in order to boost e-vehicle sales in Germany. Indeed, the Government used to subsidize the purchase of heavy-duty vehicles with alternative drives so to cover about 80 percent of the price difference compared to a die...
CO2 emissions, the EU Council and Parliament announce agreement on the roadmap for heavy-duty vehicles
In line with the EU’s climate objectives for 2030 and beyond, the Council and Parliament maintained the targets set by the Commission in its proposal for 2030 (45%), 2035 (65%), and 2040 (90%), in addition to the 2025 reduction target of 15%. These targets will apply to heavy trucks over 7.5t and co...
[Interact Analysis] The dynamic market landscape of new energy commercial vehicles in China
According to Interact Analysis’ latest update to its China New Energy Bus and Truck Market Tracker, in 2023 over 220 OEM’s sold new energy buses and trucks with the top 10 OEM’s accounting for around 72.1% of total units sold. Geely maintained its position as the market leader in China followed by C...
