Coretura, MAN, Milence, Iveco, Geely, SAIC

Daimler Truck and Volvo Group have launched Coretura AB, a 50/50 joint venture aimed at developing a software-defined vehicle platform and operating system. Based on a cooperation agreement signed in May 2024, Coretura officially kicked off in early June in Gothenburg with around 50 employees. The goal: decouple hardware from software, standardize digital control layers, and build a common platform that can be deployed across multiple truck models. Coretura also intends to enable third-party customers to develop their own digital applications for commercial vehicles. First products are expected to hit the market before the end of the decade. 

A milestone for MAN Truck & Bus: Series production of MAN’s electric trucks has officially started at its main plant in Munich. Both electric and diesel trucks are being built on the same line, with a daily capacity of up to 100 vehicles — each completed in around eight hours, depending on configuration. Ahead of the launch, MAN produced nearly 200 pre-series vehicles and accumulated over 2 million kilometers of test mileage. The first 1,000 eTrucks are set to be delivered by the end of 2025. The batteries are manufactured at MAN’s Nuremberg plant, offering up to 534 kWh of gross capacity and up to 500 km of range — extendable to 740 km with additional modules. 

Milence — the joint venture formed by Daimler Truck, Traton, and Volvo Group — has opened its third megawatt charging station for electric trucks in Landvetter, near Gothenburg. The site supports charging rates of up to 1,440 kW (1,500 A at 1,000 V), enabling full charges in 30 to 45 minutes. In addition to the MCS charger, the site includes eight CCS charging bays, whose capacity was recently doubled. Following previous installations in Antwerp and Zwolle, this new station marks Milence’s third MCS site. The planned MCS corridor aims to link Antwerp and Stockholm via two major TEN-T transport routes — spanning over 1,500 km and forming the backbone of a European high-power truck charging network. 

Iveco is expanding its electric product line with the S-eWay Artic, a fully electric long-haul truck set to enter series production in 2026. The truck features durable lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries known for their longevity and cycle stability. The battery offers a gross capacity of 603 kWh, with 97% usable energy, enabling a range of up to 600 km. Thanks to a DC fast-charging rate of up to 350 kW, the battery can be charged from 20% to 80% in roughly 60 minutes. 

The S-eWay Artic is powered by a twin e-axle system with two integrated electric motors delivering a combined 480 kW of continuous power and 1,800 Nm of torque. The e-axles are supplied by Iveco’s sister brand FPT Industrial. Iveco guarantees battery performance for 10 years or 1.2 million kilometers and expects a battery life of at least 12 years with 70% residual capacity. The vehicle’s three cross-mounted battery modules offer compact energy storage integration, while its thermal management system is designed to operate between -30 and +45°C, making it suitable for extreme cold and heat conditions alike. 

Geely and SAIC have each launched new roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) cargo ships almost simultaneously. Geely’s JISU Fortune is an LNG-powered vessel with 12 decks and capacity for up to 7,000 vehicles across its 200-meter length. Its maiden voyage began in May from Taicang, China, heading to Europe — including ports in the UK, Netherlands, and Belgium. SAIC’s Anji Ansheng follows closely, boasting room for up to 9,500 vehicles — making it even larger than BYD’s previous flagship. SAIC’s logistics subsidiary, Anji Logistics, plans to expand its deep-sea fleet to 22 vessels by the end of 2026.