(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus and its NEFTON project partners have demonstrated a stable charging current of 3,000 amperes on a test bench, creating a technical basis for future charging capacities of up to three megawatts for battery-electric trucks. … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 000 amperes, 3, AVL, battery-electric commercial vehicles, bidirectional charging, charging cables, charging infrastructure, connectors, contactors, Deggendorf Institute of Technology, electric trucks, eTrucks, Fraunhofer ISE, Germany, high-current charging, High-Current Charging Research Brings Faster Electric Truck Turnarounds Closer, liquid cooling, MAN eTGX, MAN Truck & Bus, MCS, Megawatt charging, Megawatt Charging System, NEFTON 3000, NEFTON Project Demonstrates High-Current Charging Path for Future Three-Megawatt eTruck Charging, Prettl Electronics Automotive, Research Center for Energy Economics, safety architecture, switching components, Technical University of Munich, Thermal Management, three megawatts, TRATON GROUP
(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus has launched construction of a new sales and service branch in Castanheira do Ribatejo, Portugal, marking one of the first major milestones in the company’s €300 million European service expansion programme. The new facility … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Portugal, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged battery repair, bus services, Castanheira do Ribatejo, charging infrastructure, commercial vehicle market, Commercial Vehicles, David Carlos, digital diagnostics, e-mobility, electric mobility, European expansion, fleet services, Friedrich Baumann, heavy-duty transport, Lisbon, logistics hub, MAN begins major Portugal expansion as part of €300 million European service network investment, MAN launches first major milestone of €300 million European service expansion with new Portugal branch, MAN launches first visible milestone of Europe-wide service expansion programme in Portugal, MAN Truck & Bus, MAN2030+, PORTUGAL, Portugal becomes key focus of MAN’s European growth and electric mobility infrastructure strategy, renewable mobility, service network, sustainable transport, transport sector, truck industry, truck maintenance
(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus, in collaboration with ADASTEC, has developed an automated version of its fully electric Lion’s City 12 E bus as part of the MINGA research project, marking a major milestone in autonomous public transport. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged ADASTEC, Automated Driving Technology Moves Closer to Urban Deployment with MAN’s Electric Bus Trials in Germany, autonomous driving, Barbaros Oktay, Connected Vehicles, Dr Michael Roth, electric bus, Germany, Level 4 automation, lidar, Lion’s City 12 E, MAN Truck & Bus, MINGA project, Munich Transport Company, MVG, Patrick Schnieder, public transport, radar, smart mobility, sustainable transport, urban mobility
(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus has strengthened its presence in Mexico by opening a new sales office in Querétaro, reflecting the country’s growing importance as a key market for commercial vehicles. Driven by increasing demand in logistics and passenger … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged cab over trucks, Commercial Vehicles, Euro 6 engines, Expo Foro Movilidad 2026, Friedrich Baumann, Irizar, Lion’s Chassis CO RR2 RR4, logistics sector Mexico, MAN FinancialServices, MAN Truck & Bus, MAN Truck & Bus Enhances Presence in Mexico with Strategic Investment in Sales Infrastructure and Mobility Solutions, Marcopolo S A, Pedro Teixeira, public transport buses, Querétaro Mexico, TGX truck, Volkswagen Truck and Bus Mexico
(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus has secured a historic triple victory at the National Transport Awards in Spain, winning top honours in the truck, coach, and minibus categories. The MAN TGX D30 PowerLion was named Truck of the Year … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged and TGE Next Level Recognised as Best-In-Class Vehicles in Spain, Ankara plant, Burillo, CO₂ reduction, D30 engine, driver assistance systems, electric coach, fuel efficiency, light commercial vehicle, Lion’s Coach E, MAN Lion’s Coach E, MAN TGE, MAN TGX D30 PowerLion, MAN Truck & Bus, MAN Truck & Bus Demonstrates Technological Excellence with Clean Sweep at the National Transport Awards in Madrid, MAN’s TGX PowerLion, National Transport Awards Spain, NMC batteries, Nuremberg plant, Spanish transport sector, Stéphane de Creisquer, TipMatic 14, Transporte 3, Viajeros, Zero-Emission Transport
(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus and TIP Group have signed a new three-year framework agreement running from 2026 to 2028 for the delivery of up to 1,800 trucks across 18 European countries, with a potential order value of up … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Netherlands, News, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 800 Trucks in Europe, Arjen Kraaij, Battery Electric Vehicles, Commercial Vehicles, diesel trucks, electric trucks, electromobility, European transport, fleet solutions, Framework Agreement, Friedrich Baumann, logistics industry, MAN eTGL, MAN eTGS, MAN eTGX, MAN Truck & Bus, MAN Truck & Bus and TIP Group Sign Three-Year Framework Agreement for Up to 1, Sustainable Freight Transport, TIP Group, truck rental, zero-emission logistics
(IN BRIEF) Lux Express, Estonia’s leading long-distance bus company, has added nine NEOPLAN Skyliner double-decker coaches to its fleet, enhancing service on the Tallinn-Tartu route. This €6 million investment will add 500 extra seats per day, providing relief during peak … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Estonia, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged diesel drive, Estonia, Heinz Kiess, high-quality service, Ingmar Roos, investment, long-distance buses, Lux Express, MAN Truck & Bus, mobility, NEOPLAN, passenger capacity, peak-time congestion, public transport, Skyliner double-decker coaches, sustainable transport, Tallinn, Tartu, transport innovation
(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus has expanded its logistics center in Salzgitter, increasing its size by 53,000 square meters, now totaling 235,000 square meters. This expansion will support the growth of MAN’s zero-emission vehicle technologies, including electric trucks, buses, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged electric trucks, electromobility, eTrucks, Frank Klingebiel, hydrogen trucks, logistics center expansion, MAN Truck & Bus, Michael Kobriger, modular system, PowerLion diesel drivetrain, Salzgitter, Spare parts, TRATON GROUP, zero-emission technology
(IN BRIEF) The MAN Lion’s City 12 E LE has received the busplaner Innovation Award 2025 in the “12-meter Electric Buses” category, following its earlier recognition as “Sustainable Bus of the Year 2025.” Celebrated for its flexibility, strong performance, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 12-meter electric buses, 240 kW electric motor, Awards, battery capacity, busplaner Innovation Award 2025, Busworld Europe, Class 1 certification, Class 2 approval, Darko Simeunovic, ebus, electric bus, Heinz Kiess, Huss-Verlag, intercity transport, leadership, low-entry design, MAN, MAN Lion's City 12 E LE, MAN Truck & Bus, modular battery system, passenger comfort, public transport innovation, sustainability, Sustainable Bus of the Year 2025, sustainable transportation, UN ECE R 66.02, urban mobility
(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus has officially launched battery production at its Nuremberg site, expanding investment from 100 million to approximately 250 million euros. This phase enhances the facility’s capabilities by producing complete battery packs as well as individual … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 250 million euros, AGVs, Alexander Vlaskamp, automation, battery management system, battery modules, battery production, diesel engine production, digitalization, Dr Frederik Zohm, Dr. Markus Söder, eBuses, electric trucks, end of line testing, eTrucks, Hubert Aiwanger, investment, MAN Truck & Bus, Markus Wansch, Michael Kobriger, modular production, NMC cell chemistry, Nuremberg site, partnership, quality assurance, sustainability, sustainable jobs
(IN BRIEF) Christian Levin, CEO of Scania, has been elected as the new Chair of ACEA’s Commercial Vehicles Board for 2025. He stressed the European truck and bus sector’s leadership in technology and its importance for the region’s competitiveness and … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Belgium, Business, Industrial, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged ACEA, appointment, battery-electric, Christian Levin, combustion engines, Commercial Vehicles Board, competitiveness, customers, DAF, DAF Trucks, Daimler truck, ecosystem, enabling conditions, energy providers, European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, European Regulations, European truck and bus industry, Ford Trucks, forward-thinking policies, global leader, grid operators, Harald Seidel, Hydrogen-Powered Vehicles, industry competitiveness, INNOVATION, Iveco Group, leadership, long-term incentives, MAN Truck & Bus, Member States, policymakers, Regulatory framework, Scania, skilled jobs, suppliers, sustainable society, technology, transition, visionary targets, Volvo Group, zero-emission powertrains
(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus has announced that all new MAN eTGX and eTGS models will include a comprehensive digital services package at no extra cost for five years, aimed at facilitating the transition to electromobility. The MAN DigitalServices … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus has partnered with UTA Edenred to launch MAN SimplePay, a digital platform designed to simplify fleet cost management and enhance operational transparency. Launching in late 2024, the platform will enable fleet managers to monitor … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged and truck washing, digital platform, Fleet Cost Management, Kerstin Rummel, MAN SimplePay, MAN Truck & Bus, parking, partnership, Pierre Jalady, refueling, sustainability, UTA Edenred
(IN BRIEF) At the IAA Transportation 2024, MAN Truck & Bus unveiled the 2025 model of the MAN Lion, featuring improved fuel efficiency, lower CO2 emissions, and enhanced driver comfort. The new PowerLion drivetrain, including the D30 engine and TipMatic … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus has welcomed 511 new apprentices and 27 dual students for the 2024 training year across its German production sites in Munich, Nuremberg, Salzgitter, and its service operations. This intake brings the total number of … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Education, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Andreas Herthum, automation, e-mobility, Hubert Altschäffl, MAN Truck & Bus, trainees
(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus has unveiled its upgraded MAN TGE van, named the “Next Level,” at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf. This new model introduces significant advancements in safety and comfort, specifically designed for motorhome drivers. Key features … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 'Next Level' Model, comfort, MAN TGE van, MAN Truck & Bus, motorhome, safety
(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus, in partnership with FC Bayern Munich, has launched a project to build a public charging park for electric trucks and buses at the Allianz Arena in Munich. The charging park, featuring high-power and megawatt … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sports, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Alexander Vlaskamp, Allianz Arenal, Dr. Markus Söder, electric vehicle charging hub, FC Bayern, Jan-Christian Dreesen, MAN Truck & Bus, partnership, sports, sustainablity
(IN BRIEF) The MAN eTGX electric truck claimed first place in the world’s first major comparison test of heavy-duty electric trucks, conducted by the German magazine ‘Trucker’. It outperformed five competitors, earning praise for its low unladen weight, smooth driving … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Awards, Comparison Test, electric truck, Friedrich Baumann, leadership, MAN eTGX, MAN Truck & Bus
(IN BRIEF) Kübler Schwertransporte is transporting a decommissioned 350-tonne submarine, U17, to the Sinsheim Museum of Technology. The journey involves moving the submarine along waterways and roads using a 30-axle platform trailer pulled by a MAN TGX 41.680 8×6 truck. … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) E.ON and MAN Truck & Bus are collaborating to create a vast public charging network for electric commercial vehicles across Europe, featuring approximately 400 charging points at 170 locations. With 125 sites planned in Germany alone, this initiative … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged E.ON, electric trucks, Europe, Leonhard Birnbaum, MAN Truck & Bus, partnership, Public Charging Network, Sukhjinder Singh, sustainability
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