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

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

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

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  

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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JAC MOTORS Drives Decarbonization of Transport at Hannover IAA Transportation 2026

Today, at the Hannover IAA Transportation, one of the world’s most significant trade fairs for transport and logistics, JAC MOTORS unveiled its new range of electric commercial vehicles. This launch marks a milestone for the Chinese company in its European expansion, reaffirming its commitment to transport decarbonization and sustainable mobility. With 60 years of experience […]

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Skyworth Auto makes debut with five Electric and Intelligent Commercial Vehicles

Skyworth Auto is making its first-ever appearance at IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 in Hannover, presenting five electric and intelligent commercial vehicles and showcasing its latest developments in electrification, autonomous driving and intelligent commercial mobility. The highlight of the company’s debut is the global premiere of the SKYWORTH Z9, a new L4 autonomous pure-electric heavy truck designed […]

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