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MAN Truck & Bus has introduced a new version of the MAN TGX 41.640 8x4/4, designed for transporting particularly heavy loads. Such as wind turbine elements, transformers, and other large industrial components.
Mercedes-Benz Trucks completed winter testing of the new electric truck eArocs 400. The tests took place near the Arctic Circle at temperatures down to −20°C.
Volkswagen introduced a new factory partition for the passenger ID. Buzz. It separates the second row of seats from the cargo area, thus turning the model into something between a minivan and a van.
According to Elon Musk, Tesla will launch the Semi into mass production this year and begin deliveries to customers. It has been almost ten years since the model's first presentation.
Toyota has started sales of the Pixis Van BEV — a fully electric version of the popular commercial kei van for daily work and last-mile delivery in Japanese cities.
The electric long-haul tractor Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 became the first battery-powered semi-trailer truck to fully complete the eNordkapp Challenge expedition spanning about 8,000 km from Germany to the Nordkapp Cape in northern Norway.
Two eActros 600 embarked on a test run covering approximately 2,400 km from Germany to Sweden to test megawatt charging in real-world conditions.
Mercedes-Benz NextGenH2 Truck — a long-haul tractor with hydrogen fuel cells. Small-scale production of the model will start at the plant in Wörth (Germany).
Iveco Bus delivered the first series-produced hydrogen city bus GX 337 H2 LINIUM in Europe. The vehicle started operating in the Lorient area in western France.
Daimler Truck has published the results of crash tests of the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric tractor. The tests showed that the high-voltage battery and all electrical components remained intact even in a serious side impact.
Volvo Trucks announced the launch of the automatic engine shutdown/startup system (stop/start) for heavy trucks. According to the manufacturer, this is a world premiere for this segment of automotive technology.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has extended the Transporter family with two electric models: the 8-seater Shuttle and the customisable Kombi. Both models feature an all-electric powertrain for the first time.
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has extended its spare parts range in Germany with a remanufactured CB400 high-voltage battery for the first-generation Mercedes-Benz eActros 300/400 and Mercedes-Benz eEconic electric trucks.
Toyota has started using hydrogen fuel cell trucks to transport auto parts along logistics routes in Europe. The vehicles emit nothing but water vapour into the atmosphere.
