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Commercial transport technology developments

Overview

MAN and Scania have announced new technological developments aimed at increasing efficiency and sustainability in the commercial transport sector. MAN plans to showcase its full range of electric trucks, spanning 12 to 50 tons, at the IAA Transportation 2026 exhibition. This lineup includes the eTGL, eTGM, eTGS, and eTGX series. Scania introduced its new Super powertrain for buses, featuring 11L and 13L engines designed to reduce operating costs and improve fuel efficiency by as much as 8%.

At the IAA Transportation trade fair in Hannover, MAN expanded its electric heavy-duty portfolio by showcasing new generations of the eTGX electric tractor. The 6x2 configuration, equipped with seven batteries providing 644 kWh capacity, is projected to achieve a range of up to 720 km. A 4x2 configuration with six batteries (552 kWh) offers approximately 660 km. These models feature a 10% increase in usable energy density, a 20% increase in energy recovery, and a 3% overall efficiency gain compared to previous models.

To support long-haul operations, MAN is integrating the Megawatt Charging System (MCS), which allows for charging powers of up to 750 kW. However, despite these technical advancements and significant investments in battery production, industry experts note that market growth remains slower than anticipated, primarily due to the ongoing need for widespread charging infrastructure.

Entities

MAN Truck & Bus · MAN · Lat. Bus 2026 · IAA Transportation · Scania

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Timeline

  1. 12 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    MAN expands electric truck portfolio with new eTGX models

    MAN Truck & Bus is advancing its electric heavy-duty lineup with the new eTGX, offering ranges up to 720 km and high-speed Megawatt Charging to support long-haul logistics.

  2. 14 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    MAN eTGX electric truck features improved range and efficiency

    MAN Truck & Bus unveiled the updated eTGX electric semi-truck, featuring improved aerodynamics, up to 720 km of range, and 750 kW MCS charging capabilities for the heavy-duty transport sector.

  3. 26 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    MAN and Scania announce new transport technologies

    MAN and Scania are advancing commercial transport with new electric truck ranges and high-efficiency bus powertrains designed to reduce fuel consumption and operating costs.

Sources

40ton.net · automobil-industrie.vogel.de · jcmagazine.com · kidsmuziek.com · sustainabletruckvan.com · teleradiosciacca.it · tir-transnews.ch · transporte3.com · uominietrasporti.it

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