Sustainable Truck&Van

🔋FUSO (Daimler Truck AG Truck) is working to ensure second life to eCanter #batteries The project will be held in close cooperation with Connexx Systems, a Japanese company specializing in storage battery systems. The target is building an #EVcharger capable to reduce the load on the existing power grid when it comes to charging electric vehicles. The expansion of #charging infrastructure is then supposed to be easier without the need to rely solely on the grid. https://lnkd.in/e_KUSDc2

⚡MAN delivers the very first 10 eTGX to DB Schenker in Germany ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eMDaJBdn DB Schenker ordered a total of 100 electric trucks from MAN Truck & Bus SE, Now, during the handover of the first electric vehicles, the two companies also signed a further letter of intent for the delivery of 50 MAN eTGLs. #electrictrucks #logistics #deliveries #germany

⚡Our report from the official launch event of the new software-based electric vans conceived by FLEXIS S.A.S ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/evWb4tKM 😃 We attended the official launch of the first electric vans conceived by, the joint venture formed by Renault Group, Volvo Group and CMA CGM. A single native electric platform and three types of vans designed to revolutionize urban commercial mobility in the coming years through the smart combination of made-in-Europe hardware and software.

🇯🇵 Toyota Motor Corporation, Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. and Suzuki to release jointly developed electric mini CV by 2025 The mini-commercial van BEV, jointly developed by the three companies, "combines Suzuki and Daihatsu's expertise in creating small-size cars with Toyota's electrification technology and is equipped with a BEV system suitable for mini-commercial vehicles". https://lnkd.in/eWxvis2R

🔋Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) to provide DHL with energy storage systems and energy management platforms ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eeZcTsAq CATL will provide advanced liquid cooling energy storage systems and energy management platforms to DHL's logistics parks. By connecting to battery swapping and superfast charging systems, CATL's comprehensive energy storage solution will help to enable the energy structure optimization across various DHL's facilities.

👀 FLEXIS S.A.S launches its software-based electric vans in Paris ⚡The joint venture backed by Renault Group, Volvo Group, and CMA CGM presents its first prototypes, with the goal of reaching the market by mid-2026. The cargo van, panel van and innovative stepvan are built from a single native electric platform. 🗣️ “We have the agility of a start-up, but at the same time we can rely on the manufacturing and distribution facilities of the groups that support us. We are ready to revolutionize urban mobility in the coming years,” said Flexis CEO Philippe Divry. Pierre Sirolli Krishnan Sundararajan More info to come!

🇬🇧 HVS (Hydrogen Vehicle Systems) secures first international investment from Qatar-based Excelledia Ventures 🤓 The new investor is globally recognised for its AI-enabled enterprise management software catering to corporations and governments. According to HVS, this collaboration is "a powerful step forward in achieving sustainable transportation solutions, combining advanced hydrogen technology with AI-driven efficiency". #hydrogen #artificialintelligence #transportation https://lnkd.in/euVVyUxC

❗Electric truck and van registrations decreased in Europe in 2024. The latest data released by European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eyEcykin ⚡🚛 Electrically chargeable truck registrations fell by 4.6%, with their market share remaining stable at 2.3% as compared to last year. Looking at registrations per country, Germany leads in both the heavy-duty and medium-duty (up to 16 ton GVW) segments. ⚡🚐Electrically chargeable vans experienced a significant decline of 9.1%, reducing their market share to 6.1% from 7.2% the previous year. France is by far the first country in the EU27.

❗SCHENKER FRANCE to get 66 e-trucks from Renault Trucks: 60 rigid and the first 6 tractors ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ef774-uS This is by far the most significant order of electric trucks placed by Schenker France. More into details, up to 60 new 16-ton Renault Trucks E-Tech D electric rigids will be joined by 6 Renault Trucks E-Tech T electric tractors.

🔋French battery maker Forsee Power achieved EBITDA break-even in 2024 despite turnover drop by 11% 🗣️ Forsee Power recored a turnover of €151.8 million, down 11% compared to €171.3 million recorded in 2023. “After two years of very strong growth, the market slowed down in 2024", stated Christophe Gurtner, Founder & CEO of Forsee Power. "We approach 2025 with confidence and intend to resume our growth trajectory while continuing to improve our profitability profile.” 🤝 Thanks to Sustainable Bus. https://lnkd.in/eKnGECUG