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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…

Two trucks in front of red sign, building

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…

Illustration of hybrid semi-truck driving at night.

Hybrids in the Spotlight: BloombergNEF’s 2025 EV Outlook Reinforces Hybrid Relevance

Author 24.Jun 2025

The global EV market is evolving rapidly — and hybrids are no longer an afterthought. In its much-anticipated Electric Vehicle Outlook 2025, BloombergNEF (BNEF) not only tracks the rising trajectory…

ICE and Hybrid Powertrains: Complementary Technologies for the Future

Matthias Vogel 20.Jun 2025

Picture: Cummins Cummins Leads with Integrated Diesel Hybrid Cummins has unveiled a groundbreaking integrated diesel-hybrid powertrain concept, combining an internal combustion engine (ICE) with an electric hybrid module. This development…

DHL electric hybrid truck infographic for EREV overview.

Plug, Drive, Repeat: DHL’s Game-Changing E-Truck Proves Hybrid Power Still Matters

Matthias Vogel 11.Jun 2025

picture/infografics: Hybrid Alliance Abstract DHL and Scania’s Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) has emerged as a pragmatic solution in commercial logistics, offering significant emissions reductions while preserving operational flexibility. After…

Close-up of a black and silver engine component.

Renault and Geely’s Horse Powertrain Unveils ‘Future Hybrid Concept’ at Shanghai Auto Show

Matthias Vogel 13.May 2025

picture: Horse Powertrain Abstract: At the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show, Horse Powertrain – a joint venture between Renault and Geely- introduced the ‘Future Hybrid Concept,’ a compact powertrain designed to…

Panel at ACT Expo discussing transportation solutions.

Plug-In Power Play: PHEV Platforms Redefining Medium-Duty Fleet Electrification

Matthias Vogel 07.May 2025

picture: ACT Expo 2025 At the 2025 Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) emerged as a focal point in the commercial transportation sector’s pursuit of sustainable…

Electric vehicle chassis and suspension system

Hyundai Unveils Next-Generation Hybrid Powertrain: Smart Transition to Electrification

Matthias Vogel 06.May 2025

picture: Hyundai Motor Company Hyundai Motor Group has introduced a new hybrid powertrain featuring a dual-motor setup and an over-expansion cycle engine, promising major improvements in efficiency and performance as…

Lynk & Co 08: A Trailblazing Plug-In Hybrid SUV with 1,100 km Total Range

Author 28.Mar 2025

picture: Lynk & Co. Lynk & Co is redefining sustainable mobility with the Lynk & Co 08, a groundbreaking plug-in hybrid SUV that combines an impressive 200 km all-electric range…

Series Hybrid Technology in Commercial Transport: A New Stage of Development?

Author 20.Mar 2025

picture: by AI The U.S. commercial trucking sector is facing a dual challenge—reducing emissions while controlling operational costs. At the same time, fleet modernization remains a complex issue due to…

Blue truck on scale with mountains behind

Reviving a Classic: Edison Motors Converts a 1962 Kenworth into a Hybrid Truck

Author 04.Mar 2025

picture: Edison Motors + Trucks A 1962 Kenworth LW 924, used as a logging truck for 40 years and abandoned for 15 years was transformed into a hybrid vehicle by…

Hybrid Electric Vehicles: Technology Shaping the Future of Mobility

Author 21.Feb 2025

The global hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) market shows mixed dynamics. Despite a growth decline of -4.24% over the past year, hybrids continue to play a key role in reducing emissions…

Run on Less Messy Middle Update graphic.

Redefining Long-Haul Trucking: The Shift Toward Regional and Alternative Powertrains

Matthias Vogel 11.Feb 2025

picture: NACFE The trucking industry is undergoing a significant transformation as the traditional long-haul model evolves toward regional, return-to-base operations. The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) advocates redefining…

Eco-friendly vehicles on futuristic road

BAE Systems continue developing hybrid drivetrains

Author 28.Jan 2025

As CO2 emission regulations for heavy-duty trucks get increasingly stringent, the market struggles to offer economically viable zero-emission vehicles, that are meant to replace current diesel trucks. Transitional technologies could…

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