IAA Transportation 2026 to showcase electric and hydrogen commercial vehicles

The IAA Transportation 2026 exhibition in Hannover, Germany, will showcase a new generation of commercial vehicles and technologies. Major manufacturers including Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, Tesla, MAN, DAF, Renault Trucks, Ford Trucks, and Sinotruk are scheduled to participate. Key technological focuses include electrification, hydrogen power, high-efficiency combustion engines, connectivity, and driver assistance systems.

Mercedes-Benz plans to highlight the eActros Lowliner, an electric configuration designed for high-volume transport. This model features battery capacities up to 621 kWh, providing approximately 500 kilometers of range with a 40-ton gross weight. Production for this model is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2027 at the Wörth plant in Germany.

Representing the Brazilian industry, ANFIR and ApexBrasil are organizing a mission for 17 companies to participate in the event through the MoveBrazil program. The Brazilian delegation includes manufacturers of road implements and components, such as Randon, Librelato, and Heringer, aiming to promote Brazilian technology and exports to the international logistics market.