All MAN articles
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MT ArticleThe ’magic formula’ for decarbonisation
There’s been a flurry of announcements from MAN Truck & Bus recently on its zero-emission vehicles, so when we got wind that the company CEO, Alexander Vlaskamp, was in the UK, we had to secure an exclusive interview. Andy Salter tracked him down.
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MT ArticleMAN introduces battery repair centers
MAN Truck & Bus has announced plans to establish battery repair centres across Europe.
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MT ArticleNew MAN eTruck set for market launch
MAN Truck & Bus is set to introduce its new MAN eTruck tractor unit at the end of October
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MT ArticleHeavy electric vehicle charging in France to reach 3.5TWh annual demand by 2035
As the demand for long-distance electric transportation rises, a collaborative study in France projects a substantial need for charging infrastructure, with an annual demand of 3.5 terawatt-hours (TWh) by 2035. This study, set to issue its formal report at the end of 2023, involving key industry players and truck manufacturers, ...
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MT ArticleFreight Carbon Zero Podcast - Episode 2 - live from Road Transport Expo
The latest espisode of the Freight Carbon Zero summer podcast series features the “Big Debate” live from Road Transport Expo where we brought together representatives from the truck manufacturers to discuss the future of HGVs.
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MT ArticleAlready more than 500 order enquiries: MAN to launch electric truck for long-distance transport in 2024
MAN has announced plans to commence production of its electric long-haul truck in 2024. This development has already generated customer interest, with more than 500 order enquiries received.
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MT ArticleMAN Energy solutions and Shell forge strategic partnership to advance decarbonisation solutions
MAN Energy Solutions and Shell have formed a strategic partnership aimed at driving decarbonisation solutions and facilitating the transition to net-zero emissions. The collaboration, outlined in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), seeks to leverage the respective competencies and technologies of the two companies to achieve their climate goals and support ...
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MT ArticleREVAMP Research project aims to industrialise reprocessing of commercial vehicle batteries
The REVAMP project, which was recently launched, has set out to automate the process of assessing the condition of used vehicle batteries.
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MT ArticleMAN secures part-funding from Bavarian state government to support Nuremberg battery plant
MAN to build battery production site in Nuremberg by 2025. Facility aims to manufacture 100,000 battery packs per year for electric trucks and buses, with the investment of €100 million.
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MT ArticleEurope’s new heavy duty vehicle CO2 emissions proposals explained
In mid-February the European Commission released its draft regulations mandating CO2 emissions reductions for heavy duty vehicles. We have been granted permission by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) to reproduce a version of its article explaining the changes.
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MT ArticleVolta Trucks appoints former MAN technology executive to its board of directors
Volta Trucks has added Dr Karl Viktor Schaller, former MAN chief technology officer, to its board of directors, as it continues to build a strong team of industry leaders.
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MT ArticleFirst drive of the new MAN battery electric eTruck
Just a few weeks after its razzmatazz unveiling at the IAA Transportation Show in Hannover, MAN has made the eTruck available for driving impressions at its factory test track in Munich. Still having prototype status, the truck we drove was designated an eTruck 4x2 LL SA tractor, loaded to around ...
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MT ArticleFirst public test drives of the new MAN eTruck
Following the public unveiling of the new MAN battery electric eTruck tractor unit at the IAA Transportation exhibition last month, the company has commenced a series of test drives of the new vehicle, giving customers and press the opportunity to get behind the wheel, and released some additional details. ...
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MT ArticleMAN takes strides towards battery-electric success in joint project NEFTON
NEFTON (Commercial vehicle electrification for transport sector optimised grid connection), a research initiative supported by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection, has been launched to analyse and design a transport system consisting of a fully electric truck, charging station and grid connection. NEFTON Source: ...
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MT ArticleEurocell adds TRAILAR solar technology to MAN fleet
Roof-mounted solar panels should save the Eurocell fleet nine tonnes of CO² per year