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ACEA study finds 100-fold increase in zero-emission trucks needed in EU fleet in 10 years to meet goals

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2021

million medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles on the EU’s roads, the average age of which is 13 years. Just some 2,300—or 0.04% of the total fleet—are zero-emission trucks. million trucks, Poland has the largest truck fleet, followed closely by Germany (1,010,742) and Italy (946,393). the EU fleet, with only 0.6%

Fleet

Fleet Emissions Greece Poland

Volta Trucks starts series production of the all-electric Volta Zero at Steyr Automotive

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APRIL 18, 2023

Volta Trucks has started series production of the 16-tonne all-electric Volta Zero at Steyr Automotive, the company’s partner in contract manufacturing, in Steyr, Austria. Steyr Automotive offers Volta Trucks more than 100 years of manufacturing experience building commercial vehicles.

All-Electric

All-Electric Production Austria Electric

First full-electric Volta Zero drives off the line in Steyr; production verification prototypes

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The first Volta Zero vehicle has been completed at the company’s contract manufacturing facility in Steyr, Austria. The vehicle, the first of a series of second-generation production verification prototypes, will form part of a pilot fleet of trucks.

Austria

Austria Production Manufacturer Fleet

DB Schenker expands its electric fleet with 36 new FUSO eCanter vehicles

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OCTOBER 13, 2020

Europe’s leading land transport provider is thus strengthening its sustainability strategy and further expanding the use of electric vehicles in its mixed fleets. With these latest vehicles, DB Schenker will become FUSO’s largest electric fleet customer with a total of 41 eCanter vehicles in daily operations.

Fleet

Fleet Vehicles Electric Electrical

Volta Trucks bounces back from bankruptcy, resumes ‘sharpened’ commercial EV business plan

Baua Electric

APRIL 4, 2024

The commercial EV startup can now resume its work in delivering its electric last-mile trucks to customers this year. Volta Trucks is a UK-based commercial EV startup that spent nearly four years working toward initial deliveries of its flagship commercial truck, the Volta Zero.

Commercial

Commercial Austria France Purchase

American Rheinmetall Vehicles and GM Defense partner to pursue US Army’s Common Tactical Truck program

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AUGUST 18, 2022

The Group’s HX family of trucks has been sold to 20 customers globally including an active Allied user group consisting of Germany, Australia, United Kingdom, Austria, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden and Denmark. The HX3-CTT leverages best-in-class advances in commercial truck technology, safety, fuel efficiency, and emissions reduction.

GM

GM Vehicles Hummer GMC

SAIC introduces large electric panel van in Europe: Maxus EV80

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OCTOBER 4, 2017

SAIC Mobility Europe, a division of China’s largest vehicle manufacturer, SAIC, is introducing the Maxus light commercial vehicle brand. The Maxus EV80 and is available as a panel van and a chassis cab, providing practicality and extensive versatility demanded by fleet operators.

Europe

Europe Austria Fleet Luxembourg

bp invests €7.5M in EV charging service provider Service4Charger as part of a €10M Series A

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JUNE 29, 2023

million from Smart Energy Innovationsfonds, the corporate venture capital arm of Energie 360°, a Swiss energy provider which invests in sustainable companies across the energy sector in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. bp ventures has invested €7.5

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Charging Parts Germany Maintenance

15 countries agree to work toward 100% ZEV truck and bus sales by 2040

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NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Under the new Global Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Zero-Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles (ZE-MHDVs), Austria, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Scotland, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, Uruguay and Wales are setting an interim goal of 30% zero-emission new vehicle sales by 2030.

United Kingdom

United Kingdom Sale Netherlands Uruguay

Tesla launches its 2nd-cheapest, longest-range Model Y in select European countries

Teslarati

APRIL 11, 2024

Introducing Model Y LR RWD Maximum range that allows you to commute all week without charging—at an even more accessible price Specs below – 600 km (WLTP) when equipped with 19" Gemini Wheels – 217 km/h top speed – Lowest cost per kilometer in the electric SUV market (14.9…

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Range Tesla Slovenia Romania

Euro Auto Production Down 35% in First Quarter 2009; Second Half Production May be Down 25%; Small Cars Hit New Record Share

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JULY 15, 2009

While fleet renewal schemes (vehicle scrappage) have helped segments of the passenger car market in some countries, overall vehicle demand in Europe went further down as well. In Austria, production went down by 69.2%. for commercial vehicles. for commercial vehicles. in Austria, 5.1% in Greece, 11.8%

2009

2009 Production Austria 2008

Western European Passenger Car Purchases Shifted to Higher Share for Small Cars, Lower Share for Diesels in 2009

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FEBRUARY 4, 2010

The market share of smaller cars in Europe rose from 38.8% Significant change was also noted in the market shares of 4x4s (from 9.0% Significant change was also noted in the market shares of 4x4s (from 9.0% Commercial vehicle production dropped to even lower levels. less light commercial vehicles and 66.4%

2009

2009 Diesel 2008 Purchase

Volta trucks to enter US market with Class 7 electric truck in LA by end of next year

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MAY 6, 2022

Volta Trucks has outlined its strategic roadmap for its entry into the North American market. The introduction of Volta Trucks’ 100% battery electric commercial vehicles into North America will be led in 2023 by a Volta Zero Class 7 truck which is equivalent to the existing European 16-ton truck, with a dry or refrigerated cargo box.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles North America Market Maintenance

Frost Sullivan Projects That About 80% of European Vehicle Sales Will Be in the 150 g/km CO2 Band by 2015; EVs as a Strategy of Premium Automakers

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JANUARY 18, 2010

The countries covered in this research service are Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom. European automakers are striving to comply with EU CO 2 norms (average fleet emissions less than 130 g/km by 2015) to avoid penalties. (As

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2015 Downsizing CO2 Climate Change

Shell chooses Driivz’s EV charging and smart energy management platform for European buildout

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Initially, Shell will deploy Driivz’s EV charge point operations management software as the framework for new installations in Austria and France, leveraging the platform’s scalability to expand to other European markets. The Driivz solution will integrate with Shell’s driver-facing “Shell Recharge” app.

Charging

Charging Energy Austria

SAIC showcases battery-electric Maxus EV80 van range at IAA

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Maxus is presenting a range of zero emission EV80 battery electric vans at the 67 th IAA Commercial Vehicles show in Hannover. Maxus is continuing to establish partnerships with large businesses looking to reduce their fleet emissions and vehicle operating costs. The maximum payload capacity is 950 kg (915 kg for the high-roof model).

Range

Range Batteries Battery Europe

Hyundai Hydrogen Mobility and Hydrospider partner to promote green hydrogen ecosystem; Hyundai H2 Xcient fuel cell electric truck

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

With global leading hydrogen technology, Hyundai as a truck supplier intends to enter into the European market for eco-friendly heavy-duty vehicles. As part of this partnership, HHM plans to bring 1,600 fuel cell electric heavy-duty trucks until 2025, marking the entry of the automaker into Europe’s clean mobility commercial vehicle sector.

Hyundai

Hyundai Hydrogen Switzerland Green

Volkswagen Truck & Bus outlines roadmap for automated driving, connectivity, and alternative drive systems

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OCTOBER 12, 2017

—Andreas Renschler, CEO of Volkswagen Truck & Bus and Volkswagen AG Board Member responsible for commercial vehicles. The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles brand portfolio includes the eCrafter van, a conventional but electrified transporter van, which is capable of up to approx. Alternative drive systems. 200 km on a single charge.

Connect

Connect Connected Transportation Maintenance

THINK Sending 3 EVs to Brazil in Collaboration with CPFL Energia

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JUNE 2, 2010

We are showing some of our plans for electrifying the CPFL vehicle fleet at the Michelin Challenge Bibendum, which, in its special 10th anniversary year and under the leadership of our President, will clearly emphasize the determination of this country to strive for a more sustainable mobility in future. CPFL Energia S.A., million consumers.

Brazil

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ACEA study finds 100-fold increase in zero-emission trucks needed in EU fleet in 10 years to meet goals

Volta Trucks starts series production of the all-electric Volta Zero at Steyr Automotive

First full-electric Volta Zero drives off the line in Steyr; production verification prototypes

DB Schenker expands its electric fleet with 36 new FUSO eCanter vehicles

Volta Trucks bounces back from bankruptcy, resumes ‘sharpened’ commercial EV business plan

American Rheinmetall Vehicles and GM Defense partner to pursue US Army’s Common Tactical Truck program

SAIC introduces large electric panel van in Europe: Maxus EV80

bp invests €7.5M in EV charging service provider Service4Charger as part of a €10M Series A

15 countries agree to work toward 100% ZEV truck and bus sales by 2040

Tesla launches its 2nd-cheapest, longest-range Model Y in select European countries

Euro Auto Production Down 35% in First Quarter 2009; Second Half Production May be Down 25%; Small Cars Hit New Record Share

Western European Passenger Car Purchases Shifted to Higher Share for Small Cars, Lower Share for Diesels in 2009

Volta trucks to enter US market with Class 7 electric truck in LA by end of next year

Frost Sullivan Projects That About 80% of European Vehicle Sales Will Be in the 150 g/km CO2 Band by 2015; EVs as a Strategy of Premium Automakers

Shell chooses Driivz’s EV charging and smart energy management platform for European buildout

SAIC showcases battery-electric Maxus EV80 van range at IAA

Hyundai Hydrogen Mobility and Hydrospider partner to promote green hydrogen ecosystem; Hyundai H2 Xcient fuel cell electric truck

Volkswagen Truck & Bus outlines roadmap for automated driving, connectivity, and alternative drive systems

THINK Sending 3 EVs to Brazil in Collaboration with CPFL Energia

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