The Defence Business (i.e. the IDV and ASTRA brands) has an enterprise value of EUR1.7 billion.

The 5-day programme had representatives from across the Asia Pacific region.

This initial charging stop is expected to serve regional logistics companies, fleet operators, and international hauliers, and is seen as a model for broader megawatt infrastructure rollouts across Italy and Southern Europe in the coming years.

‘Completion of the offer is conditional on the separation of Iveco Group’s defence business’

“Cargo Box” bodies, installed on a light commercial vehicle chassis powered by a battery electric driveline, are now being built in series in a dedicated “body shop” in the Atessa plant.

On display at UITP last month were two eAxles, a central drive unit for the midibus segment and a low floor eAxle with independent suspension for heavy-duty transit bus transport segments.

At the summit, Iveco announced a strategic partnership with ABB focused on high-power charging infrastructure for bus depots and opportunity charging hubs, aimed at delivering turnkey charging solutions for operators. This agreement complements the roll-out of their E‑Way fleet.

On display at the 2025 UITP Summit in Hamburg were two eAxles, a central drive unit for the midibus segment and a low-floor eAxle with independent suspension for heavy-duty transit bus transport segments.

“Iveco has doubled its market share in the UK over the last five years,” Cutts opens. “Last year, we finished just shy of 5%. That was a tactical decision to grow our vehicle park and volume, re-establishing ourselves as a serious player.”

The first units have been delivered to Italian transport company, LC3 Trasporti, as part of a 30 vehicle order. This is part of Daimler’s strategy to promote and sell its flagship battery electric HGV.

PEI announced that it has worked with Spanish bus manufacturer Castrosua to develop an articulated version of the ‘Nelec’ electric bus range which is mounted on a chassis supplied by China’s BYD.

Supporting the development of gas, electric, and hydrogen vehicles, the upgraded facility includes thermal testing, noise and vibration analysis, 3D printing, and ergonomic workstations.