MAN Truck & Bus Unveils Innovative Solutions for Decarbonising Road Freight Transport at IAA Transportation 2024
Key Ideas
- MAN introduced the world premiere of the eTGL truck, an electric 12-tonne vehicle with a range of up to 235 kilometers, targeting emission-free urban logistics.
- The company announced plans to launch hydrogen combustion engine trucks, starting in 2025, as an alternative zero-emission solution for heavy transport.
- MAN expanded its eTruck portfolio with heavy-duty models featuring modular battery configurations, gearing up for megawatt charging standards for longer ranges in freight operations.
- Significant investments are being made in charging infrastructure, with plans for 1,700 truck charging points and 170 public charging locations in Europe, facilitating the adoption of electric trucks.
MAN Truck & Bus presented key innovations at the IAA Transportation 2024 to decarbonize road freight transport. The company showcased the world premiere of the MAN eTGL, an electric 12-tonne truck designed for light distribution transport, offering a range of up to 235 kilometers and supporting payloads of up to 6,600 kilograms. MAN also announced its plans to launch hydrogen combustion engine trucks, starting in 2025, with the hydrogen-powered MAN hTGX aiming to be a zero-emission solution for heavy transport and areas with limited charging infrastructure. The company expanded its eTruck portfolio with heavy-duty models featuring modular battery configurations to increase range and prepare for megawatt charging standards. MAN is investing in charging infrastructure, planning 1,700 truck charging points and 170 public charging locations across Europe to support the growing number of electric trucks on the road. Additionally, MAN introduced the PowerLion drivetrain with a newly developed D30 diesel engine, focusing on reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The company also highlighted advancements in safety systems like pedestrian and cyclist detection to protect vulnerable road users, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to decarbonization in the commercial vehicle sector.
Topics
Automotive / Trucking
Decarbonisation
Commercial Vehicles
Innovations
Logistics
Charging Infrastructure
Electromobility
Safety Systems
Diesel Efficiency
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