An engine that sleeps most of the time, a gearbox with no synchronisers and a battery cooled by refrigerant – the engineering behind the new Duster Strong Hybrid E-Tech 160. For nearly 140 years, buying a car came down to one choice: petrol or diesel. That choice no longer tells the whole story. As the […]
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Bosch arrived at IAA Transportation 2026 with a clear message; the truck of the future will run on software. Its central vehicle computers bring cockpit, motion, energy and body functions together, allowing quick over-the-air updates. For cleaner freight, the company offers every route, from a rigid e-axle for 18 to 49-tonne trucks to fuel cell […]
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ZF CV Solutions division has set its sights on €9 billion in revenue within the next three to four years, against €7.8 billion in 2025, and its plan rests on two things: strong new business wins and a growing shift to electrification. Speaking to this publication at IAA Transportation 2026, Mr. Andreas Moser, Member of […]
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ConMet, an Amsted Industries company, believes Europe’s trucks are about to get lighter where the rubber meets the road. At IAA Transportation 2026, the Vancover WA-based supplier for commercial vehicles showcased its full range of wheel ends. The company is working with several European truck makers on their next generation of designs, with lightweight aluminium […]
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CAFE Phase III marks the next stage of India’s fleet-level fuel efficiency framework, aimed at further curbing energy consumption and CO₂ emissions from passenger vehicles. As countries around the world tighten their grip on vehicle emissions and fuel efficiency, India is getting ready for its next big regulatory leap — CAFE-III, set to kick in […]
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Weichai, the core subsidiary of Shandong Heavy Industry Group Co., Ltd., in China, has showcased its diversified green powertrain lineup and zero-carbon transport solutions at the IAA Transportation 2026. The three products were the WPH15DI hydrogen hybrid system, the NG4.0 gas powertrain, and its “three-electric” core components (battery, motor and electronic control). They were displayed […]
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Cummins will start making batteries for commercial vehicles at its plant in Guadalajara, Spain, from 2028. The company announced the move at IAA Transportation 2026, saying it already has European bus makers lined up as customers. Speaking to this publication, Ms. Amy Davis, VP & President, Accelera by Cummins and Components, said, “We’re making this […]
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Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) has unveiled the second generation of its heavy-duty truck battery pack, nicknamed the “Magic Cube.” The system called TECTRANS II, is designed to make vehicle integration much simpler. It roughly halves the number of components, cuts vehicle development time by 50% and lowers R&D costs by 60–70%. The new […]
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For the first time ever, seven CEOs from Europe’s leading truck and bus makers stood together on one stage, representing 97% of the European market, with a joint appeal: push the EU’s 2030 CO2 targets for heavy-duty vehicles to 2033. If the 2030 target is missed, the fines are severe – around €120 million for […]
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SEG Automotive has begun remanufacturing EV drive units, starting with the Tesla Model S. The company sees electric vehicles arriving in the independent aftermarket and wants to be ready. At the recently concluded Automechanika Frankfurt, Ms. Verena Eder, Head of Global Business Strategy Aftermarket, SEG Automotive, told this publication that the combustion engine will hold […]
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