Bosch MC Battery Service Innovations GmbH, a joint venture between Bosch and Mitsubishi Corporation, has launched its first battery service project for electric trucks in China. An "Energy Service Hub" was opened in the city of Chizhou in cooperation with Shanghai Lingzhou Technology Co. Ltd. At this hub, electric truck batteries can be swapped or charged within just a few minutes. According to Bosch, more than 100 trucks already use the hub daily.

At the core of this solution is a "Battery-as-a-Service" approach that features AI-driven battery management. Utilizing its "Battery in the Cloud" software, Bosch continuously analyzes the health of the batteries, optimizes charging processes, and predicts future performance trends. The collected data is also expected to enable new aftermarket services such as connected insurance, maintenance, and fleet services. Bosch and Mitsubishi have been collaborating on these types of battery service concepts since 2019.

Dongfeng has unveiled a new hydrogen truck for long-haul transportation, further expanding its fuel cell strategy. The new 400 kW system is engineered to achieve a service life of over 30,000 hours and enable cold starts at temperatures down to minus 40 degrees Celsius. With this new model, Dongfeng's hydrogen portfolio now includes 70 kW, 150 kW, and 400 kW power platforms.

The new fuel cell solution utilizes metallic bipolar plates and, according to Dongfeng, is the first platform of its kind developed in China to pass the new national 10,000-hour endurance test. Alongside the system, the manufacturer presented its new "T1" commercial vehicle platform, which is particularly designed to accommodate the 400 kW system. The development focused heavily on lightweight construction, low energy consumption, high safety standards, and fast refueling times.

Practical tests indicate that hydrogen consumption sits at around seven kilograms per 100 kilometers. The 49-ton semi-truck itself weighs 8.8 tons and, according to Dongfeng, achieves a range of up to 1,700 kilometers on a single tank. Refueling is expected to take only about 15 minutes.

DKV Mobility is launching a charging card designed specifically for transport operators running electric commercial vehicles. The DKV Card +Charge Truck will provide access to more than 3,000 verified, truck-compatible charging points at competitive rates across more than 17 European countries. The goal is to make the transition to alternative drivetrains as seamless as possible for customers.

To support this, the selected locations offer ample maneuvering space, high charging capacities, and infrastructure tailored to heavy-duty commercial vehicles. Drivers can find these charging points using a specialized truck filter within the DKV Mobility app. At the same time, fleet operators receive transparent, real-time pricing information for each location.