In partnership with trailer refrigeration specialist, Thermo King, axle and suspension manufacturer BPW Group has been developing a new axle module, called ePower, for recovering energy from the trailer axles while braking and converting it to electricity to power a refrigeration unit.

The cooling channels etched into the metal plate causes the battery coolant to flow in a way that, according to Mahle, improves the thermodynamic performance of the battery pack.

The German components manufacturer will sell the business to investment firm Admetos as part of a strategic move away from internal combustion engines.

The Green Financing Framework will allow for the issuance of green bonds, helping the company fund green projects, such as the generation of green electricity at its factories. The company has pledged CO2 neutrality at all its production facilities by 2039.

Iveco has unveiled its new HD BEV (Heavy-Duty Battery Electric Vehicle) and HD FCEV (Heavy-Duty Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles) under the Iveco brand. 

The agreement to supply 253 hydrogen-fuelled vehicles between late 2024 and 2027 marks Quantron’s first major foray into the French market.

At stand 629 in hall 6, the company stated it would be “presenting primarily climate-friendly products for alternative drive types” whilst also focusing on its digital and cloud-based service offerings.

Pepper Motion will take over 'BAX' – a cab-chassis platform powered by a BPW e-axle – shouldering the responsibility for assembly, marketing, and aftersales.

The “Krone Trusted Tyre Comfort” (KT231) tyre will feature a reinforced carcass and a widened tread depth (18mm), with a low rolling resistance. Krone claims that this product offers a cost advantage of up to 35 percent compared to competitive products on the market.

This collaboration is expected to result in faster system integration of vehicle data from various logistics partners and simplifying data processes, intended to optimise fleet management efficiency.

The company claims this technology has been adopted by some 60% of German electric buses as it improves both efficiency and range, as the refrigerant charge level is controlled precisely, ensuring that the optimal quantity of refrigerant is always used.

The company will undergo a series of actions and emerge as a privately owned company, delisting from the public stock exchange in order to have a firmer financial base. Stefan Pierer, an Austrian investor and CEO of Pierer Mobility (a motorcycle manufacturer) will become Leoni’s sole shareholder.