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Daimler Truck AG wins Verband der Automobilindustrie (VDA) e.V. Logistics Award 2025 for “Electrify Inbound Logistics,” Kia Europe unveils first models of the PV5 series, Symbio presents new 75 kW fuel cell system, DHL and Scania Group test new electric-hybrid truck with 800 km range, Milence opens first truck charging park in Italy, Wrightbus improves hydrogen double-decker “StreetDeck Hydroliner” – these are the top news for week 9 of 2025.

At IAA MOBILITY and IAA TRANSPORTATION, we’ve proudly partnered with prototype.club and the Verband der Automobilindustrie (VDA) e.V. since 2021 to host a visionary developer competition—now a highlight of our events. This platform unites startups with global industry leaders, offering a stage for groundbreaking prototypes and direct access to top-tier resources. At IAA TRANSPORTATION 2024, prototype.club introduced the “Driver’s Vital & Mood Detection Challenge” with Daimler Truck AG — focused on reducing accidents and enhancing driver well-being by monitoring fatigue, stress, and emotions in real time. Using wearables and in-cab cameras, proband15, Nuverse, and sdp reached the final with lifesaving concepts that set new standards in driver support and safety. We’re thrilled to welcome prototype.club back for IAA MOBILITY 2025. Stay tuned for details on how to participate and help shape the future of mobility. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eYE2Hv8j

MAN Truck & Bus SE expands its service portfolio for electric trucks with new digital solutions, DACHSER and Fraunhofer Institutes advance AI-supported logistics, WeRide unveils autonomous delivery van RoboVan W5, DHL subsidiary DeinFach expands neutral parcel box network, Toyota introduces new generation of bZ system for electric vehicles, Contargo builds the largest private charging infrastructure for electric trucks in Germany, and the Deutsches Zentrum für Luft-und Raumfahrt e.V. unveils a concept for automated modular vehicles – these are the top news in week 8 of 2025.

European Union supports alternative fuel infrastructure with €422 million, Johnson Matthey and Bosch partner on fuel cells for commercial vehicles, ZF Group participates in the development of E-Trailers for North America, and Rivian opens up sales of electric delivery vans to more customers besides Amazon – these are the top stories in week 7 of 2025.

Wrightbus launches new electric commercial vehicle brand Rightech, FLEXIS S.A.S announces smart electric vans with a range of 450 km, Volvo Construction Equipment unveils new generation of dump trucks, and Nestlé saves 2,000 tons of CO₂ in logistics – these are our top stories in week 6 of 2025.

Daimler Truck AG and UTA Edenred expand charging card partnership, DHL increases share of electric delivery vans in Germany, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation repurposes eCanter's old batteries as buffer batteries, Ford Pro highlights the economic benefits of electric commercial vehicles in a recent analysis, and delivery services are increasingly turning to electric vans.

BYD Launches Largest Car Carrier in Its Fleet, Hödlmayr International Deploys Austria’s First Fully Electric Car Transporter, Maxus Auto-Complex Begins Deliveries of the eDeliver 5 in Germany, and US-Based Telo Unveils the MT1 Compact Electric Truck with Optional Solar Panels — These are the top stories for Week 4 of 2025.

Amazon places an order for more than 200 Mercedes-Benz Trucks eActros 600 trucks, the first hydrogen-powered truck for dry ice transport hits the road in Germany, XPENG AEROHT plans to launch a flying car called the "Land Aircraft Carrier" by 2026, and MAN Truck & Bus SE has become the first truck manufacturer to release a dataset of 747 real-world driving scenarios for autonomous vehicles. These are the top stories from Week 3 of 2025.

The “Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components” (PEM) chair at RWTH Aachen University, together with research partners and the transport and logistics sector, has successfully wrapped up the “DRivE” project—funded by the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport—developing a web-based route planning system for alternative drivetrains like electric and hydrogen fuel cell trucks. Geely’s Farizon Auto brand is launching its fully electric SV panel van in Europe, Switch Mobility has introduced two new electric buses (the EiV12 for India and the E1 for Europe), and automotive supplier Eberspächer Group has opened a new production site for electric-bus thermal management systems in Przylesie, Poland. These are our top news highlights in the second week of 2024. Wishing you a great new year!

🎄 The final door of the IAA MOBILITY and IAA TRANSPORTATION Advent Calendars 2024 is here! For Christmas, our mascots Liaa and Tiaa have come together to wish you a very merry Christmas! 🎅✨ May your holidays be filled with joy, relaxation, and time with your loved ones. Warm holiday greetings from your IAA MOBILITY and IAA TRANSPORTATION teams!