Westport Fuel Systems Is Now Aetherion Technologies
Westport Rebrands as Aetherion Technologies. New identity highlights growing demand for high-performance, commercially ready solutions to support affordable decarbonization across global fleets
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Toyota Sora Fuel Cell Bus
Toyota unveiled new generation Sora fuel cell bus, based on Isuzu bus platform
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...
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More Power, Smaller Footprint: Baudouin’s Approach to Compact Power Generation
Among Baudouin’s power-generation solutions for meeting energy demands are the 12M33 Stage V, a 39.2-liter V12 delivering 1,130 kWm (1,100 kVA) at PRP, and a range spanning 610 to 880 kWm (660–1,000 kVA at ESP)
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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Volvo Trucks: record order for up to 1,000 electric trucks
Volvo Trucks has signed a letter of intent to sell 1,000 electric trucks between now and 2030 to Holcim, one of the world’s largest building solution providers. The deal is the largest commercial order to date for Volvo electric trucks, and the first 130 trucks will be delivered in 2023 and 2024.
Volvo Trucks discontinues the acquisition of heavy-duty truck manufacturer JMC in China
Volvo Trucks and Jiangling Motors will not pursue the previously announced transaction involving the acquisition of JMC Heavy Duty Vehicle and its manufacturing site in Taiyuan, Shanxi province, China.
Stellantis takes a step towards hydrogen
Stellantis acquires an equal shareholding with Faurecia and Michelin in Symbio, a leading player in hydrogen fuel cells
Bosch Engineering and Ligier Automotive: a partnership for vehicles with a hydrogen engine
Bosch Engineering and Ligier Automotive have established a strategic partnership for developing high-performance hydrogen engine vehicles. The hydrogen-powered Ligier JS2 RH2 will be equipped with a new type of carbon monocoque featuring three integrated hydrogen tanks.
Scania and ABB E-Mobility start testing megawatt charging systems
Scania has successfully installed and tested a pilot megawatt charging system (MCS) from global specialist ABB E-mobility. The technology is expected to enable half the charging time for heavy-duty vehicles.
Iveco Group to assume full ownership of the joint venture with Nikola in Europe
Now, Iveco Group "will concentrate on Europe for the further development and commercialisation of its own battery electric and fuel cell electric trucks, which includes rolling out its financing business model GATE, and Nikola will focus its operations in North America".
Volvo Trucks tests hydrogen-powered electric trucks on public roads
Emitting only water vapor, hydrogen-powered fuel cell trucks will be an important part of Volvo Trucks’ zero exhaust emission product portfolio. Now, the vehicles have passed an important milestone – namely, being test-driven on public roads.
BorgWarner supplies eFan system to commercial vehicle OEM
BorgWarner has been selected to supply its high-voltage eFan system to a global commercial vehicle OEM for use in both the European and North American markets.
Quantron Q Days 2023, here’s the brand-new QHM FCEV Aero hydrogen heavy truck
The truck will ensure a real range of up to 700 km without limiting the payload and using a standard trailer. In terms of concrete improvements of the Aero vehicle, maximum efficiency and a range improvement of 10% are ensured by the specially developed Q-ENERGY management system and around 20% aero...
FPT Industrial takes to the track in Brazil for the Copa Truck
After the victory at the 2023 Dakar Rally, FPT Industrial is switching to the raceways as supplier and tuner of the Cursor 13 Common Rail engines powering the four Iveco S-Way trucks of the Usual Racing and Dakar Motorsports teams participating in the 2023 Copa Truck in Brazil.
