Toyota Sora Fuel Cell Bus
Toyota unveiled new generation Sora fuel cell bus, based on Isuzu bus platform
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What we saw at APTA EXPO 2026: Solaris makes U.S. debut, new COR Transit brand, ZAVIR shuttle concept (and more)
Our colleagues at Sustainable Bus attended APTA Expo 2026. In addition to what you will find here, the link at the bottom of the page leads to coverage of Gillig, NFI Group, Nova Bus, Solaris, VinFast, Karsan, Ballard and BAE Systems
BMC Landed in Europe with a Truck Powered by Cummins
Turkish manufacturer BMC unveiled the new PRO L 1856 at IAA Transportation 2026. Developed for international long-haul operations, the new 4x2 tractor is powered by a 12.9-litre Cummins engine delivering 560 hp and 2,500 Nm, coupled with a ZF automated manual transmission
Sustainable Bus Awards 2027: Solaris, BYD and Irizar–Scania win Urban, Intercity and Coach categories
An anthology of propulsion systems emerged from the Sustainable Bus Awards 2027, featuring plug-in hybrids, full electrics (BEVs), and hydrogen fuel cells
IAA Transportation 2026 closes with 140,000 visitors and a record international presence
More than 140,000 people attended IAA Transportation 2026 in Hannover, where 1,589 exhibitors from 46 countries presented over 150 world premieres and new products. International participation reached a new high, while electrification, charging infrastructure, hydrogen and autonomous driving dominat...
Cummins Shines at IAA Transportation 2026
Cummins Showcased Several Ways to Enhanced Energy Transition for On-Road Heavy Duty Applications at IAA Transportation 2026. X10 Engine on the main picture
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Compact by Design: How Baudouin’s M33 and M31 Platforms Are Redefining Footprint Efficiency in Power Generation
Baudouin's M33 and M31 engine platforms are gaining ground in the power generation sector, leveraging their greatest strength: power density
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
Carraro Agritalia, a world of transmission in Rovigo – Ep.4
In the latest episode of our series dedicated to Carraro, we focused on the central role of the Rovigo plant within the group. This is precisely where the brand's advanced transmissions come to life. 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...
