"Iveco," "HOLA" Project, Daimler Truck and much more

From September 17th to 22nd, companies from the commercial vehicle, transport, and logistics sectors will showcase their innovations at IAA TRANSPORTATION 2024 in Hannover. The initial lineup of participating companies reflects the diverse range of offerings at this year's event. Among the suppliers are renowned companies such as Bosch, Continental, DENSO, FORVIA, Magna, MAHLE, MANN+HUMMEL, Schaeffler Technologies, SHIG, Valeo, and ZF Group. Leading battery manufacturers like CALB Group Co., CATL, Clarios, EVE, Farasis Energy, and LG Energy Solution will present innovative energy storage solutions. Providers of charging solutions such as Ekoenergetyka-Polska, i-charging mobilidade elétrica S.A., Milence, Siemens, TotalEnergies Charging Solutions Deutschland, and Udenco will offer insights into the future of charging technology.

Global market leaders like F.X. Meiller, Fliegl, Kaessbohrer, Kögel, Krone, PALFINGER, Rohr Spezialfahrzeuge, Schmitz-Cargobull, Spier, Trailer Dynamics, and Wecon will showcase their product diversity at the IAA TRANSPORTATION event. Heavyweights in the trucking industry such as BMC, BYD, DAF, Daimler Truck, Enginius, Ford Trucks, MAN, Hyundai Motor Company, IVECO, JAC MOTORS, Quantron, Superpanther, Scania, Volvo, and others will present their visions for heavy-duty transportation. Pioneers in hydrogen fuel cell technology like Air Products, Keyou, and Hexagon Purus will also be present. Light commercial vehicle manufacturers including Ford, Hyvia, Kia, Maxus, Piaggio, Renault, Toyota, and VW Commercial Vehicles will showcase their products. The thematic scope of the IAA TRANSPORTATION event will be complemented by tire manufacturers such as Bridgestone, Goodyear, and Michelin. Additionally, the German Aerospace Center, along with Aeva and Hesai, will present future-oriented concept solutions on autonomous driving using advanced LiDAR technologies and ADAS systems. Furthermore, technology-focused companies like alphitronic will also participate.

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The 2024 model year IVECO S-WAY has won the prestigious iF DESIGN AWARD 2024 in the Commercial Vehicle Product Design category. An independent jury of 132 international design experts selected the IVECO S-WAY as the winner. The jury particularly praised the redesigned exterior and the brand-new dashboard. The multi-element grille, offering numerous customization options, and the chrome or gunmetal matte logo also impressed the jury, leading to IVECO being awarded the prize. The iF DESIGN AWARD is one of the world's largest and most important design competitions, recognizing outstanding achievements in design and innovation across all disciplines. It is organized by the independent design organization iF International Forum Design GmbH.

The "HoLa" (High-Performance Charging Long-Haul Trucks) Project, coordinated by Fraunhofer ISI, aims to establish a high-performance charging infrastructure for electric trucks. The project, launched in 2021, is currently setting up and operating eight high-performance charging points with the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) for trucks at five locations along the A2 between Berlin and the Ruhr region. The project encompasses three main parts: site planning and selection, construction and planning of fast charging points, and accompanying scientific analyses. A total of twelve consortium partners and ten associated partners from industry and research are involved in the project, including truck manufacturers Daimler Truck, MAN, Scania, TRATON, and Volvo. The collaboration aims to gather crucial insights for establishing charging infrastructure and fast charging locations along highways, resulting in 17 recommendations presented and discussed for the first time at a conference in Berlin this week. Research findings indicate that comprehensive and high-performance charging infrastructure is essential for the complete electrification of the truck fleet. 

Daimler Truck has officially inaugurated a new, state-of-the-art commercial vehicle site in Stuttgart. From the outset, the site is designed to cater to vehicles powered by battery and fuel cell technology. Starting immediately, it will offer sales and service for Mercedes-Benz and FUSO trucks, as well as service for Mercedes-Benz and Setra buses. Additionally, the site will serve as a rental base for CharterWay vehicles. For example, high-voltage workstations and flexibly adjustable workstations have been set up to facilitate work on vehicle roofs. At the same time, the commercial vehicle center is one of the commercial vehicle operations in Germany that meets all requirements for the repair and maintenance of hydrogen-powered vehicles. The site features numerous electric charging points, including two charging stations with four charging points for capacities up to 300 kWh. A photovoltaic system has been installed for energy supply to the site's one- to two-story buildings covering an area of approximately 4,600 square meters, capable of providing a significant portion of the energy needs.

Following the bankruptcy in late 2023, Volta Trucks is undergoing a fresh start with Luxor Capital's takeover and reincorporation as Volta Commercial Vehicles. In collaboration with Steyr Automotive, production restart of the E-truck Zero is planned in Steyr, with the aim of manufacturing 500 units in 2024 and 2,000 units in 2025. An initial agreement to resume production of the all-electric Volta Zero truck has been announced. Additionally, a new subsidiary of Steyr Automotive named Steyr Automotive E-Truck GmbH is set to be established.

LIGHTstern is introducing its electric camper named "Polaris," based on the Ford E-Transit, for rental. With a power output of 135 kW and a 68 kWh battery, the Polaris offers a range of 200 kilometers at a speed of 100 km/h on the highway. LIGHTstern emphasizes that quality lies not in distance but in experience, aiming to promote a shift towards "Slow Travel." The E-Transit can be charged at up to 115 kW, reaching 80 percent charge from 15 percent in 35 minutes. Rental units will be fully equipped, including kitchen facilities, availability of bedding, a dry-separation toilet, and charging cards for public charging stations. LIGHTstern also offers customizations upon request.