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Range Extenders and Plug-in Hybrids: Why High-Efficiency Engines and Larger Batteries Are Shaping the Next Hybrid Wave

Matthias Vogel 14.Jan 2026

Image: Pixabay Electrification is accelerating, but the global transition is not linear. Markets are moving at different speeds, infrastructure readiness varies widely, and customers are increasingly optimizing for what works…

Truck with active-passive recovery cycle illustration.

Bridging the Infrastructure Gap: Why Hybrid Trucks Keep Fleets Moving When Charging Doesn’t

Matthias Vogel 16.Dec 2025

picture: Pixabay The transition to zero-emission transport is accelerating — but not evenly. BloombergNEF’s Zero-Emission Commercial Vehicles Factbook paints a striking picture of imbalance: while electric truck technology is advancing…

Aerial view of snowy forest and winding road.

Emerging Markets, Immediate Impact: How Hybrid Trucks Enable a Truly Global Transition

Matthias Vogel 06.Nov 2025

picture: Pixabay Decarbonisation must be global — not just local. The shift toward zero-emission transport is often defined by headlines from Europe, China, and North America. But BloombergNEF’s Zero-Emission Commercial…

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Plug-In Hybrids Overtake Hydrogen Vehicles Globally, Bloomberg Reports

Matthias Vogel 28.Oct 2025

picture: Pixabay The newly published Zero-Emission Commercial Vehicles Factbook 2025 by BloombergNEF delivers critical insights into the evolving landscape of low- and zero-emission transport technologies. Among the most striking findings:…

EU Vehicle Market Continues to Decline as New Powertrain Dynamics Take Shape

Matthias Vogel 21.Oct 2025

picture: Pixabay The latest ACEA Economic and Market Report for the first half of 2025 confirms a continued contraction of the European vehicle market, impacting both passenger cars and commercial…

Yellow Komatsu HM300 articulated dump truck

Hybrids Enter Mining: Cummins, Komatsu, and Wabtec Set New Course

Matthias Vogel 16.Oct 2025

Image: Komatsu The global mining industry is under increasing pressure to cut emissions while maintaining reliability in some of the toughest operating environments on earth. A new partnership between Cummins,…

High-performance automotive transmission system on dark background.

Rimac Technology Unveils Next-Generation Powertrain and Battery Solutions

Matthias Vogel 14.Oct 2025

picture: Rimac Rimac Technology has announced significant upgrades to its powertrain and battery technology portfolio – not limited to future EV concepts but geared toward real-world, production-ready applications. The new…

HEV can be the best deal for fleet owners and for a faster fleet emission reduction

Author 09.Oct 2025

Picture: Pixabay Taking into account a broader perspective on the environmental impact of the life cycle of a commercial vehicle, considering different types of powertrains, a Chinese team of scientists…

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🌍 Friendship in Action: Delhi & Oslo Join Forces for Smarter, Cleaner Mobility 🚍⚡

Matthias Vogel 08.Oct 2025

picture: ETAuto At the India Clean Transportation Summit (ICTS) 2025, a milestone partnership was unveiled: the Delhi-Oslo Smart Transport Initiative (DOSTI). Delhi’s Transport Minister, Pankaj Kumar Singh, outlined a bold…

🔋 Self-Charging Cooling — Sustainable Cold Chain, Anywhere

Matthias Vogel 06.Oct 2025

picture: Thermoking In the race to decarbonize refrigerated transport, fleets are looking for solutions that deliver both environmental impact and operational reliability. Thermo King’s AxlePower Self-Charging Cooling System is one…

The Hybrid Undercurrent — OEMs and Suppliers Reclaim the Spotlight at IAA 2025

Matthias Vogel 22.Sep 2025

picture: IAA Does though EV launches stole the headlines? IAA Mobility 2025 was equally a showcase for the resilience and reinvention of hybrid technology. Both OEMs and suppliers used the…

IAA Mobility 2025 — Between Affordability, Competition, and Transformation

Matthias Vogel 15.Sep 2025

picture: IAA Our Exec. Board had the chance to visit the this years IAA-Mobility in Munich. Below our summary, impressions and conclusion from the show – between Affordability, Competition, and…

Group at India Clean Transportation Summit 2025

Powering the Future of Freight: India’s Path to an E-Truck Network

Matthias Vogel 11.Sep 2025

Image: ICCT The conversation around clean mobility in India is no longer just about cars and buses. At this year’s India Clean Transportation Summit (ICTS) 2025), freight took center stage…

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Great Wall’s G-Series Hybrid Trucks Bring Big Power to Trunk Logistics

Matthias Vogel 09.Sep 2025

picture: Great Wall Hybrid doesn’t mean compromise — it means confidence, control, and carbon savings In the race toward cleaner, more efficient road freight, Great Wall Commercial Vehicles has entered…

🚛 Smarter Trailers, Safer Roads – Range Energy’s eTrailer Passes 400 Tests

Matthias Vogel 29.Aug 2025

picture: Range Energy A powered trailer that enhances braking, safety, and sustainability — all in one module Could a trailer do more than just carry cargo? What if it actively…

🔋 Electrification Without the Retrofit – Revoy’s Electric Dolly Goes Live

Matthias Vogel 25.Aug 2025

picture: Revoy A modular leap toward cleaner long-haul logistics For years, the heavy-duty trucking sector has grappled with a core challenge: how to decarbonize long-haul freight without sidelining billions in…

Red BAIC heavy-duty truck on display indoors.

🌱Hybrid Power in Motion – Beijing Heavy-Duty Truck Introduces iDream 710

Matthias Vogel 19.Aug 2025

picture: BAIC Trucks A powerful step toward scalable, hybrid long-haul logistics At the 2025 Mid-Year Partner Conference in Chengdu, Beijing Heavy-Duty Truck took a bold step toward the future of…

Electric truck on highway with wind turbines.

🔋 Hybrid Trucks: The Practical Middle Ground for Today’s Fleets

Matthias Vogel 13.Aug 2025

picture: Hybrid Alliance Finding a smarter path to decarbonization In the global push to decarbonize road freight, the conversation is often framed as a binary choice: continue with diesel or…

Europe’s MARTE Program Accelerates Hybrid-Electric Tank Revolution

Matthias Vogel 22.Jul 2025

picture: Rheinmetall / KNDS A Shift in Defense Technology – With Responsibility at the Core The European Union has launched the MARTE (Main ARmoured Tank of Europe) initiative – a…

RCG Adds Third Hybrid Locomotive – Advancing Sustainable Rail Freight in Germany

Matthias Vogel 03.Jul 2025

picture: ÖBB/RCG Vienna, July 2025 – The Rail Cargo Group (RCG), the freight division of ÖBB, is accelerating its efforts toward more sustainable rail freight by introducing a third Vectron Dual Mode…

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