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 South American energy group COPEC invests in tech company Optibus to accelerate bus electrification and smart charging in Latin America 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 If you want to see the archive of Movin' Ahead newsletters click here You're reading the fourth issue of the newly-created Movin' Ahead weekly newsletter. Our goal is to go beyond every single application segments and capture a context. That of decarbonization, in all possible ways. Trying to shape the proverbial BIG PICTURE of what we will find... Movin' Ahead. How? Providing a deep and up-to-date perspective on the evolution of the commercial transportation, power and energy sectors through the most relevant and inspiring news. Combining contents of the international professional media outlets Sustainable Bus, Sustainable Truck & Van, Powertrain International. And pinpointing, from time to time, the link in what is happening in the energy transition ecosystem. Wishing you may enjoy it!! Feedbacks, ideas and suggestions are welcome! ——— You receive this newsletter as your address is in the Sustainable Bus, Sustainable Truck&Van or Powertrain International database. You're free to unsubscribe at any time. Copyright © 2024 VadoeTorno edizioni srl, All rights reserved. You're receiving this email because you signed up for one of our newsletters or your email is public. If you'd like to be removed from our mailing list please click on UNSUBSCRIBE Our mailing address is: VadoeTorno edizioni srl Via Brembo 27 Milano, MI 20139 Italy Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.