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Volvo's lineup of electric trucks. Photo courtesy Volvo.

Truckmakers Lobby European Commission to Weaken Their Emissions Targets and Cut Zero Emission Truck Sales

Scania, MAN, Volvo Trucks, Daimler, IVECO and Ford sent a letter to EU Commissioners asking to delay Europe’s transition to zero emission trucks. Truckmakers have sent a letter to EU Commissioners urging them to amend the truck CO2 Regulation. Their demand would allow them to generate emissions credits, undermining the ambition … [continued]

Scania high-floor EV bus (Photo from aGlobal)

Scania Joins Electric Coach Race With 600km Platform

Scania unveiled its first battery-electric coach platform at Busworld Europe 2025 on Tuesday, entering a market segment where rivals Volvo and MAN have already staked out range leadership. The Swedish manufacturer’s new high-floor BEV delivers up to 600 km on a single charge — competitive but notably behind Volvo’s 700 … [continued]

Electric Scania truck charging. Photo courtesy of Scania.

Nearly All Truckmakers on Track to Meet 2025 EU CO2 Target — ICCT Finds

Five out of seven European truckmakers will easily reach the -15% CO2 target in 2025 relative to 2019, the ICCT finds in a new analysis looking at official CO2 data for internal combustion engine (ICE) trucks up to 2023 and the latest data on electric truck sales. European trucks are … [continued]

Scania is electrifying trucks and buses. (Photo from Scania.)

Scania Adds Electric Trucks & Buses to South Australian Fleet

Swedish truck and bus manufacturer Scania has quietly but steadily grown its presence and influence across Australia, especially through its focus on sustainable transport, advanced vehicle technology, and a commitment to road safety. In a press statement, the company announced developments that showcase a multi-faceted approach to the Australian market, … [continued]

More Green Buses for Australia

The trials are over and more green buses are on order for Australia! We’ll look at the progress in three states — South Australia, New South Wales, and Queensland. Then, we’ll look at the newest offerings from bus companies. With the majority of electricity produced in the state of South … [continued]

World’s 1st Electric Timber Truck with Crane Takes Sustainable Forestry to the Next Level

The forestry industry just saw a major leap towards sustainability with the debut of the world’s first electric timber truck equipped with a crane. Unveiled in Sweden at the Elmia Lastbil fair, this cutting-edge vehicle is the result of a collaboration between SCA and Scania. It’s set to revolutionize timber … [continued]