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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…

Electric truck on highway with wind turbines.

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…

Commercial Vehicle Powertrains – Quo-Vadis?

Matthias Vogel 28.Jan 2025

As the commercial vehicle industry undergoes a seismic shift toward sustainability, innovation and strategic foresight have never been more critical. In this exclusive interview, we speak with Daniel Rundgren, a…

Lady Justice statue with EU flag background

Invisible Threats, Bold Actions: Europe’s Legislative Response to Ultrafine Particles (UFPs)

Matthias Vogel 25.Nov 2024

Ultrafine particles (UFPs), so small they evade traditional air quality metrics, are becoming the center of global public health and environmental policy debates. These microscopic pollutants, linked to a spectrum…

Automobile transmission assembly close-up view

More global players into Hybrid transmission components: Magna Unveils Innovative Scalable ICE-to-Hybrid Transmission

Matthias Vogel 19.Nov 2024

picture: Magna In a significant step toward advancing sustainable mobility, Magna has introduced a groundbreaking scalable transmission system designed to bridge the gap between traditional internal combustion engines (ICE) and…

Hybrid Power Steps Up: Heavy-Duty Vehicles Turn to Hybrid Solutions to Meet Europe’s Ambitious CO₂ Targets

Matthias Vogel 06.Nov 2024

European CO₂ standards are pushing the heavy-duty vehicle (HDV) industry to accelerate its adoption of cleaner technologies. According to a new analysis by Cummins, hybrid systems could play a crucial…

Foton and ZF Partner to Bring Hybrid Drive Systems to China

Matthias Vogel 16.Oct 2024

September 16, 2024 – At the IAA Transportation 2024 event in Hannover, Foton Motor and ZF announced a strategic partnership to introduce advanced hybrid drive systems to the Chinese commercial…

Transparent truck showing internal components.

Cummins Unveils Game-Changing Diesel-Hybrid Powertrain at IAA 2024: A Key Solution for Emission Challenges

Matthias Vogel 08.Oct 2024

At the IAA Transportation 2024 event, Cummins Inc. unveiled a new integrated drivetrain concept, highlighting its diesel-hybrid technology as part of a flexible, multi-solution approach to sustainable transportation. Cummins’ diesel-hybrid…

Benefits of Plug-in Hybrid vehicles for long haul routes.

Plug-In Hybrid – an Advantage?

Matthias Vogel 30.Sep 2024

Abstract: In the quest for more sustainable and cost-effective heavy-duty transportation, plug-in hybrid trucks have emerged as a compelling solution – is it realy one? This article explores the advantages…

Shell Starship Initiative – accelerating towards a lower carbon future

Matthias Vogel 27.Sep 2024

For the first time, Shell is showcasing its pioneering Starship initiative alongside the cutting-edge Starship 3.0 Hybrid concept vehicle in Europe. This innovative project, born from the collaboration between Chinese…

Brudeli Powerhybrid Transmission Deputs in EU at IAA Transportation 2024

Matthias Vogel 24.Sep 2024

The Norwegian Startup and founding member of the Hybrid Alliance Brudeli Green Mobility AS presented, following the ACTExpo in US earlier this year, 1st time their ground breaking Brudeli Powerhybrid…

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