Pilot project in Finland to test a battery–fuel cell hybrid truck on long-haul routes, supporting the EU’s objective of emission-free heavy road freight transport. A pilot project exploring the potential of hydrogen and electricity to power heavy-duty long-haul transport will begin in Finland in late 2026. Led by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, the […]
JSW Greentech Limited, the electric commercial vehicle arm of the JSW Group, has announced the first commercial sale of its AMPSTAR electric trucks. JSW Cement has ordered 100 AMPSTAR 4×2 55T electric tractor trucks (prime movers) for heavy-duty haulage at its Vijaynagar operations. JSW Eco-Mobility will provide the batteries under a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model, and […]
Amazon and Tata Motors have announced a collaboration to deploy 3,000 electric trucks across Amazon’s transportation network in India. The largest electric-truck deployment by an e-commerce company in India marks Amazon’s most significant move yet to extend fleet electrification beyond last-mile delivery. The trucks will support the movement of customer shipments between facilities, across cities […]
Indian electric powertrain maker Tsuyo Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd. has announced a technical collaboration with Suzhou Lvkon Transmission Technology Co., Ltd. (LvKON), a Chinese company that specialises in electric drive systems for new energy commercial vehicles. The two firms have worked together for the past five years. The new tie-up aims to strengthen Tsuyo’s position in […]
Jio-bp, the EV charging brand of Reliance BP Mobility, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Vertelo, an electric vehicle leasing platform, to support fleets of electric buses and trucks. The two companies will explore combining Vertelo’s leasing services with Jio-bp’s fast-charging network. Plans include making charging points easy to find for Vertelo’s customers, offering […]
Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group and the country’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, in collaboration with the Centre of Excellence for Zero Emission Trucking (CoEZET) at IIT Madras, has commenced its nationwide “GET ZET – Electric Truck Awareness to Acceptance” initiative from Chennai. The initiative will run across 40 cities between September […]
Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited, in collaboration with SwitchLabs Automobiles Pvt. Ltd. and Energy In Motion Ltd., has announced the deployment of 24 heavy-duty electric trucks to carry bulk raw materials from Karaikal Port to its plants in Dalmiapuram and Ariyalur in Tamil Nadu. The electric fleet will transport petcoke, slag, and gypsum, replacing diesel-powered freight […]
Skyworth Auto is making its first-ever appearance at IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 in Hannover, presenting five electric and intelligent commercial vehicles and showcasing its latest developments in electrification, autonomous driving and intelligent commercial mobility. The highlight of the company’s debut is the global premiere of the SKYWORTH Z9, a new L4 autonomous pure-electric heavy truck designed […]
Vector is introducing vSECC.InPlug, a new communication controller board for DC charging infrastructures. By relocating charging communication directly into the DC charging connector, the solution enables cable runs of up to 100 meters between vehicle and charging station. This gives bus and truck depot operators greater flexibility when planning and building their charging infrastructure. Moreover, […]
Available from Q1 2027 the e345/e360 is now introduced to the public at IAA Transportation 2026 as a 6×2 battery-electric chassis family designed for European body applications including garbage collection, material-handling and construction applications. The platform combines a 28-tonne technical GVW, three wheelbase configurations, 450 and 600 kilowatt-hour battery capacity and PTO interfaces engineered for […]
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) today unveiled TECTRANS II, its next-generation commercial vehicle battery solution, at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover. “Commercial vehicle electrification is emerging as the third wave of the global energy transition,” said Akin Li, Executive President of CATL Overseas Business. “Across products, energy, services and ecosystem, CATL is poised to work […]
DAF Trucks is introducing a series of product innovations at the IAA Transportation 2026. This includes a wide variety of new axle configurations for both its industry-leading diesel and electric powered vehicles, to offer tailor-made solutions for every transport application. As part of the DAF Transport Efficiency philosophy, DAF is also presenting various new features […]
Industry showcases innovative solutions across all technologies – Clear message to Berlin and Brussels: We have delivered, now policymakers must act – More than 150 world premieres on display – Record international participation and Test Drive offering IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 was officially opened today in Hanover by the German Federal Minister of Transport Steffen Bilger, […]
At IAA Transportation 2026, taking place from 14 to 20 September 2026 in Hanover, MAN Truck & Bus is presenting its highly efficient truck and van portfolio, spanning 3.5 to 250 tonnes, under the motto “Driving. People. Partner.” This is complemented by a comprehensive ecosystem covering electromobility, charging and energy supply. In doing so, MAN […]
Daimler Truck, MAN Truck & Bus, Scania, and Milence show how quickly electric trucks could be charged in the future. MCS fast charging is a key component in scaling up electric mobility. Around 35,000 publicly accessible MCS fast charging points will be needed across Europe by 2030 Daimler Truck, MAN Truck & Bus, and Scania […]