Category: Trucks

IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 Showcases the Future of Commercial Mobility with Record International Participation and Innovation

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From September 15 to 20, 2026, companies from the commercial vehicle, transport, and logistics industries presented innovative solutions for the future of road freight transport at IAA TRANSPORTATION in Hanover. With 1,589 exhibitors from 46 countries, this year’s IAA TRANSPORTATION set a new record for international participation. The number of countries represented increased again compared […]

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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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Cummins Charts Many Paths Forward with Batteries in Spain and Choices Everywhere

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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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Nidec Showcases Next-Gen Water Pumps and Steer-by-Wire Tech for Commercial Vehicles

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By Abhilash. U & T. Murrali The Fluid Systems and Thermal Management division of the Japanese major Nidec showcased a range of innovative pump solutions for commercial vehicles, alongside new chassis, comfort, and drivetrain technologies including a steer-by-wire hand wheel actuator, one of its newest innovations on display. Besides its established water and oil pumps, […]

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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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EIM Opens Heavy-Duty Battery Swapping Station in Rewari, Haryana

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Energy In Motion Ltd. (EIM Ltd) has inaugurated its heavy-duty battery swapping-cum-charging station at Rewari, Haryana, strengthening the energy infrastructure supporting the transition to electric freight along the NH-48 Delhi-Mumbai corridor. The station was inaugurated by Dr. Hanif Qureshi, IPS, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India, in the presence of Mr. Mahendra […]

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Ashok Leyland, IIT Madras Launch Nationwide Electric Truck Awareness Drive

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Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group and the country’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, in collaboration with the Centre of Excellence for Zero Emission Trucking (CoEZET) at IIT Madras, has commenced its nationwide “GET ZET – Electric Truck Awareness to Acceptance” initiative from Chennai. The initiative will run across 40 cities between September […]

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Dalmia Cement Deploys 24 Electric Trucks in Tamil Nadu with SwitchLabs

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Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited, in collaboration with SwitchLabs Automobiles Pvt. Ltd. and Energy In Motion Ltd., has announced the deployment of 24 heavy-duty electric trucks to carry bulk raw materials from Karaikal Port to its plants in Dalmiapuram and Ariyalur in Tamil Nadu. The electric fleet will transport petcoke, slag, and gypsum, replacing diesel-powered freight […]

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