Category: IAA 2026

Volvo Trucks Accelerates Electric, Hydrogen & ICE Roadmap

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At IAA Transportation 2026 in Hannover, Volvo Trucks showcased a broad portfolio of updated technologies, underlining its strategy of offering customers multiple pathways towards more efficient, safer and sustainable transport. The company presented upgraded diesel powertrains, an expanded battery-electric truck range and hydrogen technologies, including hydrogen internal combustion and fuel-cell electric trucks. Speaking about the […]

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Eaton Squeezes More from Engines While Gearing Up for Hydrogen  and EVs

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Intelligent power management company Eaton has proved that there is still plenty of life left in the combustion engine, even as it prepares for hydrogen and electric trucks. At IAA Transportation 2026, the company showcased its Turbulator cooling valve, the DURA4TRAK transfer case for light- and medium-duty commercial vehicles, a full family of Advantor automated […]

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ConMet Bets on Lighter Wheel Ends as Heavier EV Trucks Arrive in Europe

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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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Weichai Powers Up Cleaner Trucks with Hydrogen Hybrid, Gas Engine and New Battery

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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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CATL Unveils “Magic Cube” 2nd-Gen Battery Pack, Cutting Complexity and R&D Time by Half

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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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Garrett Unveils New Turbocharger Range and E-Powertrain Technologies  

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Garrett Motion showcased a wide range of new products at IAA Transportation 2026, from next-generation turbochargers for commercial vehicles to zero-emission technologies. This includes compact 2-in-1 electric powertrain, which is set to enter production next year through a partnership with Chinese axle manufacturer Hande Axle. Among the highlights was Garrett’s newest generation of turbochargers. Speaking […]

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