Automotive

According this new insight by Yvonne Zhang, Research Associate at Interact Analysis, during the first three quarters of 2023, registrations of new energy commercial vehicles in China have soared with the penetration rate reaching 9.2% – an increase of 3.2 percentage points year on year. Light duty t...

European Council has reached an agreement on a proposal to update and strengthen the regulation on CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles. The proposed amendment “introduces a 100% zero-emission target for urban buses by 2035, while setting an intermediate target of 85% for this category by ...

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) repeats its call for a fit-for-purpose CO2 regulation for trucks and buses. Despite an unwavering commitment to decarbonisation and record investment levels in zero-emission vehicles by manufacturers, the proposed targets remain overly ambiti...

"Earlier this month (4 October 2023), Tevva Motors Limited (Tevva) was informed by ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp. (ElectraMeccanica) that it no longer intended to continue with the merger agreement, citing incurable breaches", we read in their statement.

Cummins announced its collaboration with the Eclipse Foundation, Microsoft, and industry partners to release a new and innovative approach to develop telematics software for commercial vehicles.

From 2025, up to 100,000 high-voltage batteries will be manufactured in Nuremberg in large-scale production, in particular for the new MAN eTruck suitable for long-distance transport, but also for powering city buses and, in future, coaches.

The high battery capacity of more than 600 kilowatt hours – hence the model designation 600 – and a new, particularly efficient electric drive axle developed in-house, enable the e-truck to achieve a range of 500 kilometers without intermediate charging

At Busworld 2023 ZF showcased its latest electric portal axle. The AxTrax 2 LF is specifically designed for low-floor city buses and provides optimized performance and efficiency for battery electric, fuel cell and trolley buses.

The Sustainable Bus Awards 2024 were handed over on October 6, 2023, amidst the glitz and glamour of the “Gala Night” at the Busworld Europe 2023 (Bruxelles Expo, 7-12 October).

Volvo Trucks is now launching a new service that lets haulers find and access the charging stations. The service will first be launched in Sweden, with other markets in Europe and other parts of the world to follow.