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On the road to sustainable transportation, first prototypes of the fuel-cell powered Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck have been undergoing intensive testing since last year – both on Daimler Truck’s in-house test track and on public roads. …

The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA), the European Association for Forwarding, Transport, Logistics and Customs Services (CLECAT), the European Secure Parking Organisation (ESPORG), and the European Road Hauliers Ass …

CO2 standards for cars and vans: Automakers, Auto Parts Industry and Fuel Manufacturers call for Trilogue negotiations to fully implement the outcome of Council General Approach to enable, after 2035, ICE vehicles registered to run …

If anything stood out on the first day of the IAA Transportation exhibition on 19 September 2022, it was the focus on new electric truck models. Daimler, DAF, Scania, Nikola, MAN, Quantron and Ford all unveiled electric lorries. …

Global energy leader Shell has joined IRU as a corporate member to enhance collaboration with the sector on decarbonisation and other challenges. …

As IAA Transportation 2022 takes place in Hanover this week, stakeholders from around the world will witness first-hand the truck industry’s innovative solutions to contribute to climate neutrality in the transport sector. …

The boom of battery electric cars could face a significant hurdle next year as rising power prices and the end to state support could eat up cost advantages compared to combustion engine vehicles, Handelsblatt cited calculation …

Like many businesses around the globe, ICL is working to improve the Company’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) posture. …

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWN) has published an update on the interim status of pre-orders for the ID. Buzz. This has revealed currently around 12,500 pre-orders – of which more than 6,000 reservations are for the ID. …

The European Commission published this week a revised version of its guidelines&nbs …

In July 2022, new car registrations in the European Union decreased again (-10.4%), despite an already low base of comparison caused by the ongoing semiconductor shortage. …

On 13 September, the European Commission has selected 24 projects to receive EU funding to set up alternative fuels infrastructure. …

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen announced on Wednesday 14 September the intention of creating a new ‘European Hydrogen Bank’. …

Trucks and buses make up just 2% of vehicles but are responsible for 28% of road transport CO2 emissions in Europe. …

New research has shown how fleets and their drivers can minimise the battery degradation of electric vehicles by pursuing smart charging strategies.  …

A hydrogen filling station for heavy vehicles is being planned at the Port of Gothenburg. …

The ongoing crisis in European energy markets triggered by the Russian invasion of Ukraine will have a significant impact on all sectors. Despite its energy-efficiency rail transportation is no exemption. …

Taking stock of the progress made, key road transport players participated in the fifth IRU workshop on the enforcement of the EU’s Mobility Package 1. …

IRU, the world road transport organisation, welcomes the call for proposals, which was published yesterday, to access a total of €250m in the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) funding to improve the network of safe and secure parking area …

Swedish truck maker AB Volvo said on Wednesday 14 September 2022 it was starting series production of heavy electric trucks, catering to a growing demand for zero-emission transport. …