Episode 5

Maximilian von Löbbecke shares exciting insights into Renault Trucks' strategy as part of the Volvo Group and explains why electrification is already economically viable for a large share of transport tasks today. We discuss the potential use cases for battery-electric trucks—from urban distribution to long-haul transport—and talk about the role that range, total cost of ownership, and tailored customer consulting play in the transition to zero-emission fleets. In addition, he explains why Renault Trucks is simultaneously and systematically working on the further development of efficient diesel powertrains, and why both technologies will play an important role in road freight transport in the coming years.

The conversation also focuses on the challenges of expanding the charging infrastructure, the importance of smart financing and service options, and the question of how manufacturers can best support their customers on the path to electrification. Beyond that, we take a look at the Volvo Group's role in developing new drive technologies, the opportunities of global economies of scale, and the future of battery-electric long-haul transport with ranges of over 600 kilometers (approx. 370 miles).

Furthermore, Maximilian von Löbbecke gives an outlook on IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026, revealing the new vehicle models and innovations Renault Trucks will showcase as they return to the leading trade show for the first time in several years—from the new generation of efficient diesel powertrains and the E-Tech T Long Range to new fully electric solutions for a wide variety of transport tasks.

The IAA TRANSPORTATION Podcast is a production of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA).

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