MAN to launch hydrogen ICE trucks; The EU Parliament confirms truck&bus emissions roadmap; Rolls-Royce Power Systems explores carbon capture

——— April 12th, 2024

Welcome back to the Movin’ Ahead weekly newsletter. We’re covering the great liveliness in the onroad ecosystem. Following the latest news from the EPA, the EU has also updated its emissions road map. ?

MAN and Allison are already up-to-date: the Germans with a series of 200 hydrogen-powered ICE 15.2L trucks, the Americans with electrified axles, and more, to be displayed at IFAT. We also cover Van Hool acquisition, carbon capture and hybrid for commercial vessels.

——— Top news

MAN to launch hydrogen ICE trucks. The so-called hTGX will be initially produced in about 200 units for special applications and distributed to selected customers in a few European countries…READ ARTICLE

The EU Parliament confirms truck&bus emissions roadmap. CO2 emissions from large CVs will have to be reduced by 45% for the period 2030-2034, 65% for 2035-2039 and 90% as of 2040… READ ARTICLE

——— One week in one quote

“As it is converting electrical energy into mechanical energy, e-motor is the heart of the powertrain. And it is the component where you can lose most of your efficiency, if you’re not doing it right” -

Fabio Dohr, Head of Platform Portfolio Electric Vehicle Drives at ZF Group, at the Advanced E-Motor Technologies 2024

Rolls-Royce Power Systems explores carbon capture from mtu engines for powergen. Captured CO2 is a crucial, cross-cutting asset: from e-fuels to manufacturing to air transportation…READ ARTICLE

——— One week in one pic

Allison goes to IFAT in Munich with a basket full of alternative powertrain solutions connected to the Diesel engine. From electrified axles, to CNG and biofuels, to fuel cells…READ ARTICLE

To transport crews in the turbulent North European sea, Volvo Penta and Danfoss Drives relied on IPS drives fed by a battery bank for full electric mode. This hybrid system meets the strict requirements...READ ARTICLE

Volta Trucks is back! The e-truck manufacturer is preparing for a sustainable comeback in selected European markets (UK, France, Germany, Scandinavia) under new ownership…READ ARTICLE

VDL Bus & Coach has officially opened this week, on 10th April, a new plant in Roeselare (Belgium), that includes a 27,000m2 production facility and is solely focused on e-bus production…READ ARTICLE

VDL – Schmitz Cargobull’s bid has been chosen by trustees in Van Hool’s case as the best fit to ensure continuity in the company…READ ARTICLE

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