Road freight remains the backbone of modern economies, with trucks continuing to dominate regional and medium-distance transport. Growing urbanization, e-commerce and global supply chains are increasing demand for transport services, making the commercial vehicle sector a key contributor to economic resilience and sustainability. The industry is being reshaped by four major trends: decarbonization, digitalization, automation […]
IAA 2026
Mercedes‑Benz Trucks focuses on progress across the entire range of powertrain technologies
At IAA Transportation 2026 in September, Mercedes Benz Trucks will present key next steps in the transformation of road freight transport toward alternative drivetrains. The focus is on the new eActros Lowliner, with which the manufacturer is strategically expanding its battery-electric portfolio for high-volume applications. As a strong signal to both the industry and the […]
IAA Media Summit 2026 Sets Stage for a Technology-Driven IAA TRANSPORTATION
The IAA Media Summit marks a successful kickoff for IAA TRANSPORTATION – The commercial vehicle industry is driving transformation with intensive efforts and major investments – Lack of charging and hydrogen infrastructure remains a key bottleneck slowing the rollout of climate-friendly commercial vehicles. Held on June 8 and 9 in Frankfurt am Main, the IAA […]




