Author: Michael Khan

US-based electric commercial vehicle maker Nikola has unveiled the European version of the Tre truck at IAA Transportation 2022. As in other markets, customers in Europe will be offered Tre in the form of a battery electric vehicle (BEV) and a fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV). The first is called the Tre European 4×2 Artic and combines nine battery packs to offer a total energy storage of up to 738 kWh. The company says that this version of the Tre has a range of up to 530 km (329 miles) and can be charged to 80 percent in just 100…

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), launched the latest generation model of its all-electric light duty (Light Duty) truck, the eCanter which addresses more diverse logistics needs with a significantly expanded vehicle lineup. This new generation of Fuso eCanter features interiors and exteriors designed in line with the transportation industry’s shift to electric mobility. The electric truck has been reimagined with a Fuso Black Belt motif on the front fascia, with touches of orange and blue design elements. Exuding a modern aura, this latest generation of Fuso eCanter also uses LED headlights complete with daytime running lights (DRL), as…

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has just issued a recall notice for the brand’s all-electric Nikola Tre electric truck. On July 18, a Nikola employee found a Tre wife truck with the shoulder strap on the passenger side seat belt detached from the B-pillar adjuster. The issue was later reported to Iveco, an Italian car manufacturer that manufactures cabins and sources seat belts from an Italian company called MCF Safety. Iveco further notes that it is highly susceptible to cross threading and that the condition may exist in other Nikola Tre BEV units. Although Nikola is not aware…

Electric truck manufacturer, Votla Trucks, has announced that it has completed a test program of its electric truck, the 16-ton Volta Zero for cruising in extreme heat. Taking place over six weeks in the technical center of Nardo, Southern Italy, this hot weather testing program is designed to ensure that the Volta Zero will deliver exceptional levels of reliability and durability. an Collins, Chief Product Officer of Volta Trucks, said that this test allows its engineers to incorporate their latest inventions or innovations into series production of customer-specification vehicles starting early next year. “Our hot weather testing program marks another…

Daimler Trucks expanded its vehicle range with the introduction of hydrogen-fueled trucks in the second half of the decade. Hydrogen-based propulsion is claimed to be a better solution, especially for flexible needs to meet the needs of long-distance freight transportation. These trucks have the same uses as conventional trucks, when choosing a vehicle, transportation companies make rational purchasing decisions based on the total cost of ownership. Daimler Truck engineers developed the GenH2 Truck based on the characteristics of conventional Mercedes-Benz Actros long-haul trucks in terms of payload, range and performance. The goal is to offer a manufactured GenH2 Truck variant…

Quantron, a German-based automotive company, unveiled a hydrogen and electric long-haul truck at IAA Transportation 2022. As a technology partner and platform for OEMs, Quantron AG is one of the pioneers in the industry and offers conversion of diesel vehicles to battery and hydrogen-electric drive as well as sales of its own zero-emissions vehicles. At IAA Transportation 2022, Quantron is presenting a number of zero-emission commercial vehicles based on two self-developed hydrogen and battery-electric platforms each, and currently among the vehicles with the longest operating ranges. Quantron has also developed the FCEV Truck together with one of the world’s…

Centro Electric Group, a United States-based automaker with electric technology (EV) introduced two high-tech commercial vehicles for the first time at the prestigious IAA Transportation 2022 commercial vehicle event in Hannover, Germany. Two electric cargo vans, namely the Logistar 260 (LS260) and Logistar 100 (LS100), despite their large size, these two electric vehicles from Cenntro are claimed to be light and compact cargo vans that can assist the mobility of companies in running commercial businesses, especially in the field of logistics delivery, express packages, dealers, repair and catering services. Launching from Autocarpro, this aluminum body S260 electric van has a…

US states have deadlines related to submitting their respective plans to build EV charging infrastructure. Biden Administration formalized that more than two-thirds of the Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Implementation Plan had been approved ahead of schedule, and they were already funded. President Biden, and his Deputy Harris, and their governments have discussed the plan and have approved the first 35 countries. Each of the 35 states could already use more than $900 million to start building a charging network that collectively covers about 53,000 miles of highways. “Today, with funding in President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, we are taking an…

Volvo Trucks, IKEA Industry and Raben Group have signed a zero-emissions heavy-duty truck transport agreement. IKEA will introduce an electric Volvo for internal transportation at its two plants in Zbąszynek in Poland. To achieve strategic climate goals and reduce exhaust emissions for product transportation by up to -70% per shipment, electrification of heavy-duty vehicles is essential. Electrification of transportation is one solution to overcome the causes of climate change. Currently IKEA Industry, Volvo Trucks and Raben Group, have jointly operated a zero emission Volvo FM Electric truck. The vehicles will be used to handle internal goods between the two IKEA…

E.ON and Nikola announced partnerships to build hydrogen and related infrastructure supplies that serve the needs of fuel cell truck operators. With this partnership, customers will be offered an integrated mobility solution for hydrogen use. E.ON and Nikola have signed the term sheet and are now negotiating concrete provisions from the final agreement. The partnership between E.ON and Nikola will focus on the 8th grade trucks of heavy tasks, namely vehicles with a gross weight of more than 33,000 pounds or 14.97 tons. The core of the partnership is the provision of hydrogen at stationary and cellular fuel filling stations.…

The leading Swedish truck and buses manufacturer, Scania has participated in the IAA 2022 transportation exhibition in Hanover, Germany by displaying 14 vehicles, most of which are the models of electrification vehicles. This is a way of Scania that presents the future of sustainable transportation where in 2030, Scania has targeted that up to 50% of the total volume of sales of its vehicles will immediately use electricity. Menururt Chief Executive Office (CEO) of Scania Group, Christian Levin, Scania has worked to decarbonize throughout the scope with the aim of accelerating the transition to the sustainable transportation system to 100%…

Polish bus company Solaris has launched a hydrogen-fueled articulated bus called Urbino 18 in Krakow. The bus is claimed to be able to carry 140 people in one go. The first deliveries of the buses will take place in the second quarter of 2023. The Urbino 18 hydrogen bus is the most important thing because in addition to being able to carry 140 passengers, this bus can also cover a distance of 350 km. Solaris also said that the gross vehicle weight of the new bus reached 29,000 kg and was 18 meters long. The Urbino 18 hydrogen bus is…

Stellantis, one of the world’s largest automotive groups, has signed a cooperation agreement with Punch Powertrain for the production of dual clutch transmissions (eDCT) for hybrid electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in Italy. Production facilities will be developed at Mirafiori, Stellantis’ main factory in Turin which will complement the capacity of the plant in Metz, France. The production facility at Mirafiori is targeted to start operating in the second half of 2024. The production facilities at Mirafiori and Metz are targeted to supply all of Stellantis’ electric vehicle manufacturing locations in Europe. The production facility at Mirafiori will also be…

British commercial vehicle manufacturer Tevva has completed assembling its first series production battery electric truck, the 7.5 ton Tevva. The vehicle was off the assembly line in Tilbury, Essex, where it was handed over to Kinaxia Logistics, which operates in the UK’s transport, warehouse and fulfillment sectors. The 7.5-ton battery electric truck is the first in a series of Tevva commercial vehicles including the 7.5 and 12-ton hydrogen electric trucks, as well as the 19-ton dual energy concept vehicle model unveiled at IAA Transportation in Hanover. The 7.5-ton battery electric truck model offers a range of up to 180km, while…

The IAA transportation exhibition which will be held on September 20-25, 2022 in Hanover, Germany, is the venue for introducing new innovations created by global commercial vehicle manufacturers. Not only vehicles, new components were also launched. Like the Swedish truck manufacturer, Volvo Trucks, which recently launched a new e-axle or electric rear axle which is specially designed to allow Volvo electric trucks to cover longer distances by freeing up space for more battery. “This is a breakthrough for electric trucks and a clear signal that there will be huge demand for public fast chargers for heavy trucks in the near…

Volkswagen looks set to succeed with the ID Buzz electric van that was introduced earlier this year. The company said that ID Buzz’s electric van orders reached 12,500 pre-orders. This led the company to consider expanding its ID Buzz production. Via Automobilwoche, CEO of Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge (VWN) Carsten Intra said the German auto giant has collected more than 12,000 pre-orders for ID Buzz. Interesting data is that about half of the pre-orders received are ID Buzz Cargo. “And that’s without any of the customers even seeing or touching the vehicle at the dealership or even being able to drive it.…

Pride Group Enterprises, a North American logistics operator, has placed an order for 250 heavy-duty electric trucks of the Freightliner Daimler Truck brand. These vehicles will later join the company’s fleet in 2023 and be the next step to complete electrification, which is targeted at the latest by 2024. The Freightliner order includes 200 eCascadia trucks and 50 eM2 trucks, with deliveries starting mid-2023. Pride Group has plans to fully expand its delivery fleet in the next year or two. Last year, Pride Group also ordered 6,320 e-delivery vehicles from Workhorse. The order must be fulfilled by 2026. “We are…

Tired of struggling to negotiate a better chip supply deal, Cruise, the autonomous driving unit of General Motors has developed its own chip for its upcoming self-driving vehicle. Cruise’s Head of Hardware Carl Jenkins told Reuters recently that Cruise is currently using its chips from Nvidia but the upcoming Robotaxi Origin will use a self-developed chip. “Two years ago, we paid a lot of money for a GPU from a well-known vendor,” Jenkins said. “There are no negotiations because our volume is small. We can’t negotiate at all. That’s why I said, okay, then we have to control our own…

Jeep introduced their first EV line up, namely, the Recon, Wagoneer S, and Avenger. The trio of SUV-style EVs will debut together in 2024. Jeep revealed, each EV will have a different identity and characteristics according to the market and functionality. For the Recon, Jeep made it with a Wrangler-like approach, which was oriented off-road. This EV was built in the same design studio as the Wrangler and is similar in size and proportions. Jeep tells us that the Recon will be a “true Jeep” with impressive off-road capabilities. However, the automaker has remained tight-lipped about most of the other…

As the electric vehicle market grows across the country, Honda Motor Co. plans to build a lithium-ion battery factory in the United States. This Japanese car manufacturer will cooperate with LG Energy Solution Ltd, a battery supplier based in South Korea. This was explained in the company’s official statement, quoted by Reuters (30/8). The battery factory is estimated to spend a budget of 4.4 billion US dollars. This factory was built to increase production in the United States, because in this country the use of electric vehicles is increasing. This is because the local government previously issued strict regulations regarding…