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The German company MAN has given the green light to series production of the electric eTruck. Since 16 June, the Munich plant has been producing electric and diesel trucks on the same production line. MAN plans to deliver the first 1,000 electric trucks by the end of the year.
Daimler Truck has won the German Army's tender to supply several hundred Mercedes-Benz Arocs trucks. The contract was awarded to BwFuhrparkService GmbH, the Bundeswehr's transport supplier.
Citroën recently launched its large ë-Jumper electric van with a finished box body. The new version complements the all-metal van, flatbed, tipper and chassis.
The Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 has started delivering goods to Lidl shops in Trentino-Alto Adige and the Lake Garda area.
Volvo Trucks has revealed details of a new electric model for long-haul haulage - the Volvo FH Aero Electric. It is the brand's first heavy long-haul tractor, capable of travelling up to 600 kilometres on a single charge and recovering up to 80 per cent of its charge in just 40 minutes.
Chinese battery maker CATL said it will build the first 300 quick battery swap stations for heavy-duty electric trucks by the end of 2025.
The world's largest fleet of fully autonomous electric mine dump trucks has begun operations at the Yimin coal mine in China. The project was implemented by the state-owned Huaneng Group Energy Corporation.
MAN Truck & Bus has announced its first all-electric touring bus - the Lion's Coach E. The new vehicle was shown in design sketches as well as in the form of a camouflaged prototype on test.
Volvo Trucks has announced a major milestone: delivering more than 5,000 battery electric trucks to customers since the launch of its first model in 2019.
Mercedes-Benz Trucks intends to set a new range record for its eActros 600 electric truck, but not in the usual way: the truck will have to drive in reverse for more than 100 kilometres without stopping.
The new Volvo PU500 BESS energy storage system can be operated in grid-connected mode as well as in island power supply mode.
Dutch truck manufacturer DAF Trucks has announced the introduction of a new 'Efficiency Champion' labelling for its most fuel-efficient models.
This is the largest order of electric heavy-duty vehicles for both Amazon and Mercedes-Benz Trucks.
