Courage rewarded: The radical new approach of the Kia PV5 convinced the jury and propelled the dedicated electric van to the top rung. | Photo: Kia/HUSS-VERLAG
International Van of the Year 2026: Kia PV5 emerges as a newcomer.
In the picture, an electric truck from CTD at the HHLA Container Terminal Burchardkai in Hamburg. Photo: HHLA/Thies Rätzke
HHLA creates flexible slots for electric trucks at container terminals in the Port of Hamburg.
Courage rewarded: The radical new approach of the Kia PV5 convinced the jury and propelled the dedicated electric van to the top step. | Photo: Kia/HUSS-VERLAG
International Van of the Year 2026: Newcomer Kia Wins with the PV5
Battery-electric trucks are gaining importance in European transport networks and are gradually complementing existing fleet concepts. | Photo: Dan Boman/ Scania CV AB
Trimble: Share of heavy electric trucks in Europe on the rise
Electric pioneer: The PV5 should also impress as a chassis, with high payload and high space efficiency. | Photo: Milan Olsanky
Solutrans 2025: Kia PV5 delivers a one-ton payload as a chassis.
Electric in distribution logistics: MAN rounds out its portfolio of e-trucks and brings an eTGL refrigerated box to Lyon. | Photo: MAN
Solutrans 2025: MAN unveils the fully electric eTGL with a refrigerated box
Powered by Renault: The range of electric commercial vehicles corresponds to Renault's program. Nevertheless, one hopes for additional customers. | Photo: Flexis
Solutrans 2025: Flexis cooperates with Geotab and Ampeco
More micro, please: The Lower Franconian entrepreneur Ernst Brust will lead the RLVD going forward and wants to advance micromobility. | Photo: RLVD
RLVD: The board reorganizes itself - Micromobility pioneer Ernst Brust takes over.
A new face in the crowd: The Trafic sets visually and technically new accents in the segment and aims to directly take on the Kia PV5. | Photo: Renault
Renault Trafic E-Tech: World premiere of the 800-volt van at Solutrans Lyon
In the photo, an electric truck from CTD at the HHLA Container Terminal Burchardkai in Hamburg. Photo: HHLA/Thies Rätzke
Port of Hamburg: HHLA enables flexible slots for e-trucks at container terminals.
The eActros 600 is in operation five days a week, up to 18 hours per day, on two runs between Malmö, Jönköping and Emmaboda for the logistics operator WLX WeLink Express. Photo: Daimler Truck AG
Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 in long-haul service with WLX WeLink Express in Sweden
The eActros 600 is in operation five days a week, up to 18 hours per day, on two tours between Malmö, Jönköping and Emmaboda for the logistics operator WLX WeLink Express. Photo: Daimler Truck AG
eActros 600: Deployment in Swedish long-haul transport with WLX WeLink Express
The Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 is on the road for Amazon in the UK. (Photo: Amazon)
Mercedes-Benz Trucks: The first eActros 600s are driving for Amazon
New long-haul vehicle from Volkswagen Truck and Bus in the Expotransporte trade fair environment. | Photo: VW
Volkswagen Truck and Bus: New export model Constellation 26.480 introduced
Since the end of September 2025, seven eEconics have been deployed in residual waste collection, paper collection, and bulky waste collection. (Photo: Ixtacy GmbH)
Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks: 18 new eEconic for Karlsruhe's waste disposal
Battery or fuel cell? For freight forwarders, the THG quota also plays a role in cost accounting. In the picture: A new hydrogen refueling station in Düsseldorf. | Photo: dpa/Rolf Vennenbernd
Ifeu & DIW: Battery-electric trucks are disadvantaged in the THG quota compared with fuel cells.
Practical expansion: As a chassis, the PV5 also opens up applications with bodies of any kind. | Photo: Kia
Solutrans 2025: Kia PV5 chassis - ecosystem for charging and telematics
Battery or fuel cell? For freight forwarders, the THG quota also plays a role in cost accounting. In the picture: a new hydrogen fueling station in Düsseldorf. | Photo: dpa/Rolf Vennenbernd
Ifeu & DIW: GHG quota puts battery-electric trucks at a disadvantage in climate protection
A practical extension: As a chassis, the PV5 also unlocks applications with bodies of any kind. | Photo: Kia
Solutrans 2025: Chassis version of the Kia PV5 strengthens the strategy for e-fleets.
For automotive supplier logistics, trucks with a particularly low loading height are required, the so-called 'Lowliner' or 'Ultra-tractor'. MAN has, since the market launch of its battery-electric eTGX and eTGS models, been the only manufacturer to offer the Lowliner trucks. (Photo: MAN Truck & Bus)
Volkswagen and MAN are advancing electric trucks for freight transport.
DHL Group is deploying at its mail and parcel locations a self-developed charging and load management system for more than 35,000 electric vehicles. The solution improves energy efficiency and supports the integration of renewable energy sources. | Image: DHL
With StreetScooter and engineering partner IAV: DHL Group optimizes charging and load management for 35,000 electric vehicles
With the cooperation between Vhargecloud and Payter, a legally compliant solution for ad hoc payments at public charging points is available to CPOs. | Image: Chargecloud GmbH
Credit card payment at charging stations: Chargecloud integrates Payter-Terminals
We have already gathered our first driving impressions, on- and off-road: One way or another, the Hilux BEV is performing exceptionally well! | Photo: Toyota
Test drive Toyota Hilux BEV: Electric beats diesel
The fully electric Fuso eCanter expands Friedrich Friedrich's fleet and is being prepared for daily use in in-house logistics. | Photo: Friedrich Friedrich
Friedrich Friedrich expands electric fleet with Fuso eCanter.
We have already been able to gather first driving impressions, on- and off-road: Either way, the Hilux BEV performs very well! | Photo: Toyota
Test drive: Toyota Hilux electric as a pickup for off-road and fleet customers.
The site is located directly at the A2 exit Rheda-Wiedenbrück as well as at the B61. (Photo: Shell)
Shell Recharge: 500. Ultra-fast charging location in the network
For automotive supplier logistics, trucks with an exceptionally low loading height are required, the so-called 'Lowliners' or 'Ultra-tractor units'. MAN has offered the Lowliner trucks as the only manufacturer since the market launch of its battery-electric models eTGX and eTGS. (Photo: MAN Truck &Bus)
Road freight transport: Electric trucks from MAN and VW move into the practice of the transport industry.
According to ACEA, there are currently only 1,100 truck charging points across Europe; 50,000 would be needed by 2030, 35,000 of them as MCS chargers. (Photo: Aral)
ACEA laments bottlenecks in charging infrastructure and hydrogen refueling stations.
Hyster expands its 'XTLG' series with electric forklifts with a load capacity of four to seven tons, for indoor and outdoor use. | Photo: Hyster
Electric forklift for heavy loads: Hyster introduces XTLG models with a load capacity of four to seven tons.
Shell expands the Shell 'Recharge' network with a truck-capable charging station in Rheda-Wiedenbrück (stock photo). | Photo: Shell
For trucks up to 12 meters: Shell opens another charging station in North Rhine-Westphalia.
A charging laboratory for electric vehicles with a climate chamber is also part of the portfolio. | Photo: Hyundai Motor Group
Hyundai Motor Group: Expanded R&D Center in Rüsselsheim Strengthens Site
Hyster expands its 'XTLG' series with electric forklifts with load capacities of four to seven tons, for indoor and outdoor use. | Image: Hyster
Hyster: Electric XTLG models with a load capacity of four to seven tonnes.
The fully electric Fuso eCanter expands Friedrich Friedrich's fleet and is being prepared for daily use in in-house logistics. | Photo: Friedrich Friedrich
Electromobility in Logistics: Friedrich Friedrich Expands Fleet
A hybrid battery storage system is intended to precisely control the energy flow in tractor-trailers and to increase the efficiency of future electric transports. (Photo: evTrailer2 project)
Research project evTrailer2: Fraunhofer LBF develops a hybrid energy storage system for electric trucks.
Assembly of modern drive systems in a Driventic plant: The company concentrates development and production at 26 sites worldwide. | Photo: Sabine / Pixabay
Commercial vehicle market: Driventic strengthens independence after Voith's spin-off.
During a real crash test in Neumünster, a mass weighing over one ton struck the eActros 600 from the side — the high-voltage battery system remained undamaged. | Photo: Daimler Truck AG
Mercedes-Benz Trucks: eActros 600 proves itself in a real crash test
Chinese manufacturers are closing the gaps left by the Japanese, and this time they again brought their diesel engines to the starting line. | Photo: G. Soller
International Pickup of the Year 2026: These pickups perform well in the stress test
According to ACEA, there are currently only about 1,100 truck charging points across Europe; 50,000 would be needed by 2030, 35,000 of which would be MCS chargers. (Photo: Aral)
Heavy-duty transport: ACEA reports bottlenecks in charging infrastructure and hydrogen refueling stations
No Night and Fog operation: The record run was well planned, but Barrow did not prepare specifically for it. | Photo: Kia
Kia PV5: Guinness range of 693 km confirmed in real-world testing
In the real crash test in Neumünster, a mass weighing more than a ton struck the eActros 600 from the side — the high-voltage battery system remained undamaged. | Photo: Daimler Truck AG
Mercedes-Benz Trucks: eActros 600 passes a real crash test
The new fully electric eActros 600 at the Würzburg site: Kloeckner Metals Germany continues to expand its e-truck fleet in Bavaria. | Photo: Daimler Truck
Kloeckner Metals bets on electric trucks: Eight new eActros 600 in operation in Würzburg.
A hybrid battery storage system is intended to precisely control the energy flow in semi-trailers and increase the efficiency of future electric transports. | Photo: evTrailer2-Projekt
Charging electric trucks more efficiently: Fraunhofer LBF develops hybrid storage.
Not a night-and-fog operation: The record run was well planned, but Barrow did not prepare specifically for it. | Photo: Kia
IVOTY member George Barrow for the Kia PV5 Guinness World Record: The Best Remedy for Range Anxiety
Solutrans in Lyon aims to be a showcase for all of Europe, opening its doors on 17 November. | Photo: Solutrans
Interview with Solutrans chief Guillaume Schaeffer: 'Bring Europe's transport industry together'
The Traton Group is creating, with a Green Finance Framework, the foundation for financing and refinancing targeted investments in battery-electric commercial vehicles. (Photo: Traton)
Traton launches new financing options for electric fleets
At Solutrans 2025, Renault Trucks puts the technical implementation of sustainable transport solutions at the forefront. | Photo: Renault
Solutrans 2025: Renault Trucks paves the way to climate-friendly transport.
At Solutrans 2025, Renault Trucks places the technical implementation of sustainable transport solutions at the center. | Photo: Renault
Solutrans 2025: Renault Trucks shows the way to climate-friendly transport
The Traton Group is establishing a Green Finance Framework to specifically finance and refinance investments in battery-electric commercial vehicles. (Photo: Traton)
Traton: New financing options for electric fleets
The new Mercedes-Benz trucks were traveling throughout the Champagne region in late summer 2025 to transport several thousand hectoliters of grape juice. (Photo: Daimler Truck AG)
Mercedes eActros: Emission-free grape harvest in Champagne
Service powered by electricity: The intralogistics specialist aims to rapidly make its customer service low-emission and is gradually converting to e-vans. | Photo: Jungheinrich
Jungheinrich electrifies service fleet.
The Kia PV5 managed almost twelve laps of the 58-kilometer tour on a single charge. (Photo: Kia)
Kia: Guinness World Record for the PV5 Cargo EV van
Service powered by electricity: The intralogistics specialist aims to rapidly make its customer service low-emission and is gradually switching to E-Vans. | Photo: Jungheinrich
Jungheinrich is driving the electrification of service vehicles forward.
Chinese manufacturers are closing the gaps left by the Japanese and this time brought their diesels to the starting line. | Photo: G. Soller
International Pick-up of the Year 2026: Workhorses in partial flow - one ahead
Long-distance runner: The Kia PV5 managed almost twelve laps of the 58-kilometer tour on a single charge. | Photo: Kia
Kia breaks a Guinness World Record with the E-Van PV5: 693 kilometers on a single charge.
Mercedes-Benz Vans surprised in Neuhausen on the Fildern with an unusual first look at the next Sprinter. Van-of-the-Year jury member Johannes Reichel, in any case, was quite astonished. | Photo: HUSS-VERLAG
Mercedes Sprinter: New van in stone-look
The new Mercedes-Benz trucks were on the roads throughout the Champagne region in late summer 2025 to transport several thousand hectoliters of grape juice. (Photo: Daimler Truck AG)
France: eActros for the grape harvest in Champagne
At Norwegenkai (in the picture), electric trucks will be able to charge with 100 percent renewable energy in the future. The site benefits from an optimal location thanks to its direct proximity to the ferry port to Norway. Photo: Port of Kiel
Port of Kiel builds charging infrastructure for electric trucks.
Cast in stone: Mercedes-Benz Vans surprised in Neuhausen auf den Fildern with an unusual first glimpse of the next Sprinter. Van-of-the-Year jury member Johannes Reichel, for one, was quite astonished. | Photo: HUSS-VERLAG
Outlook for the new Mercedes Sprinter: Carved in stone, fully networked.
The industrial conglomerate Henkel has introduced a new product portfolio for the repair of electric vehicles. | Henkel
Henkel presents new portfolio: Repair solutions for electric vehicles improve efficiency and safety
The Shell Card enables charging of electric vehicles, fueling of conventional internal combustion engine vehicles, as well as BioLNG and HVO, according to the information provided. (Photo: Shell Deutschland GmbH)
Shell Fleet Solutions offers expanded access to charging infrastructure.
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