Sep 26, 2022 - 05:23 pm
Saietta presents electric axle and further drive concepts at IAA
At the IAA Transportation, the British electric drive specialist Saietta presented for the first time a fully integrated electric axle drive for light commercial vehicles up to two tonnes gross vehicle weight. It was not the only electric drive innovation on the British stand.
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Sep 23, 2022 - 02:15 pm
Iveco presents the electric transporter eDaily
Iveco has published the technical details of the eDaily. The company is currently exhibiting the battery-electric van as well as a fuel cell variant at the IAA Transportation. Iveco also announced the first customer for the BEV model: Petit Forestier has ordered 2,000 units.
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Sep 22, 2022 - 02:46 pm
Allison Transmission presents axle drive at the IAA
U.S. supplier Allison Transmission has unveiled another electric axle model, the eGen Power 130S, at the IAA Transportation show. With the new single-engine model, the U.S. company is setting its sights on the markets in Europe and Asia.
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Sep 21, 2022 - 05:16 pm
Microvast presents new utility vehicle battery packs
At the IAA Transportation, the US battery manufacturer Microvast presented new battery packs for its 48 Ah and 53.5 Ah cells for use in electric commercial vehicles. There is also initial information on the next generation of the battery management system.
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Sep 21, 2022 - 12:46 pm
Daimler shows off new applications of eActros at the IAA
Mercedes-Benz Trucks presented a range of new applications for the battery-electric eActros currently on display in Hanover. Presentations included using the eActros as a semitrailer tractor and an electric auxiliary drive solution, for example for skip and roll-off tippers.
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Sep 20, 2022 - 12:50 pm
Maxus presents 7.5 tonne electric trucks
The SAIC brand Maxus, known for transporter vans, has presented an all-electric truck for the first time at the IAA Transportation. With the 7.5-tonne Maxus Electric Light Truck, the Chinese company is venturing into heavier realms for the first time.
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Sep 20, 2022 - 12:16 pm
VW presents ID Buzz variations at the IAA
At the IAA Transportation, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles unveiled four near-production studies of the all-electric ID. Buzz from bodybuilders. These include not only an electric emergency ambulance and a refrigerated vehicle, but also a service van for the electrical appliance manufacturer Miele.
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Sep 19, 2022 - 06:19 pm
Quantron presents H2 fuel cell truck with 1,500 km-range
At the IAA trade show, Quantron presented the QHM FCEV Heavy Truck created with Ballard Power Systems, a tractor unit for heavy long-distance transport with a range of up to 1,500 kilometres. Quantron also displayed other fuel cell and battery commercial vehicles on its stand at the trade show.
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Sep 15, 2022 - 11:06 am
Tevva launches production & deliveries of electric trucks
The British e-truck developer Tevva has started series production of its battery-electric 7.5-tonners in Tilbury, Essex. The first series model has already been delivered to Kinaxia Logistics. Tevva wants to provide more information on their European rollout at the IAA.
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Sep 14, 2022 - 12:15 pm
Schaeffler to introduce new electric truck drive series at the IAA
Schaeffler has developed a new electric motor product family for trucks with oil cooling, an efficiency of over 97 per cent and a continuous drive power of up to 300 kilowatts. In addition, water-cooled electric motors with 800 volts can also be seen at the IAA Transportation in Hanover.
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Sep 13, 2022 - 04:32 pm
Bosch begins testing fuel cell transporters
Bosch has equipped two vans with fuel cell technology and started test operation on the road. The partner in the project is the company Abt eLine, which converted the vehicles together with Bosch Engineering. Bosch will also bring the FC transporters to the IAA Transportation next week.
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Sep 7, 2022 - 02:49 pm
Fuso presents new generation of eCanter light truck
Daimler Truck subsidiary Fuso is unveiling the Next Generation eCanter. The light truck will be offered in weight classes from 4.25 to 8.55 tons, in addition to the currently available 7.5 tons. The new eCanter will debut in Japan.
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Sep 6, 2022 - 12:49 pm
Cenntro to launch electric transporter sales in Europe
The Cenntro Electric Group from the US state of New Jersey is preparing to launch its Logistar 100 and Logistar 260 commercial vehicle models in Europe. The former is a compact light electric van, the latter a larger model measuring 5.5 metres.
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Aug 4, 2022 - 12:26 pm
BMW plans electric sedan and SUV for the ‘Neue Klasse’
BMW CEO Oliver Zipse revealed some new details about the new electric car generation based on the New Class planned from 2025 during the conference call on the group’s half-year report. Zipse also commented on future drive plans.
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May 9, 2022 - 12:03 pm
Ford E-Transit Custom to release in 2023
Ford Pro has unveiled the all-electric E-Transit Custom, which will go into production in the second half of 2023. The E-Transit Custom is expected to offer a range of up to 380 kilometres and a towing capacity similar to the diesel version.
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Sep 15, 2021 - 12:04 pm
Polestar reveals details to electric SUV Polestar 3
Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath revealed new information about the Polestar 3 at the IAA Mobility. The brand wants to offer the electric SUV with one as well as two drives. Ingenlath also gave new details about the interior.
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Sep 10, 2021 - 11:24 am
Nio launches European debut of the ET7
Nio has presented its ET7 electric sedan, unveiled in China earlier this year, in Germany – and Europe – for the first time. Nio also confirms that the ET7 will be the first model to be launched in Germany in 2022.
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Sep 8, 2021 - 01:59 pm
Mahle presents ChargeBIG Power to manage DC chargers
At the IAA Mobility, German supplier Mahle announced expanding its range of EV charging solutions. The chargeBIG system, optimized for AC charging, is to be supplemented by the chargeBIG Power charging management system, which can support fast charging with outputs of up to 750 kW.
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Sep 8, 2021 - 12:44 pm
Renault confirms Renault 5 to launch in 2024
Renault will launch the production version of the all-electric Renault 5 Prototype in 2024. This was confirmed by the French manufacturer during the presentation of the concept car at the IAA Mobility.
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Sep 8, 2021 - 12:03 pm
Cupra to go emissions-free by 2030
Cupra aims to become a fully electric brand by 2030 – Seat will then continue to offer internal combustion engines and hybrids. In the meantime, Cupra has started production of its first fully electric Born model at the German plant in Zwickau.
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