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In this new episode of SOLUTRANS OnAIR, Hervé Rébillon talks with Clément Molizon, General Delegate of AVERE-France. Together, they explore the key trends shaping the industrial and urban vehicle market in terms of electrification: the growing momentum of electric heavy-duty vehicles, charging infrastructure, and public policy relations. All of these topics will be central to the discussions at SOLUTRANS 2025.

Just a few months from now, SOLUTRANS 2025, the international gathering of the commercial vehicle industry, will once again highlight the excellence of European professionals, and their unity. In a constantly changing world, marked by economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and upheaval in world trade, the need for the haulage sector to pull together has never been more pressing. And SOLUTRANS is the major and federating event for this show of force.

In this new episode of SOLUTRANS OnAIR, Hervé Rébillon welcomes Fabien Calvet, Vice-President of the “International Truck of the Year” award, which will once again be presented during the Gala Dinner at the SOLUTRANS trade show. On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of this prestigious award, he reflects on the major changes that have shaped the industrial and urban vehicle sector in recent decades.

Many observers thought they had finally obtained the demise of the diesel engine, deemed responsible for all environmental ills. It is true that the European Union has succeeded in getting them banned by 2030 for new urban buses. And yet several engine manufacturers are presenting new generations of internal combustion engines. What’s happening? Time for “fuel” disclosure.

In Brussels, the nuclear reactor of the European Union, the energy future of the continent is being written, and more specifically that of the heavy duty and urban vehicle industry. Debate is often fierce between representatives of the member States. The energy transition is now a centre stage political and economic fixture. Recently two votes have shaken up the industry, as you will discover in this article.

The arrival of artificial intelligence in the world of road transport marks an unprecedented revolution. Thanks to technological progress, automated vehicles are becoming a tangible reality on our roads. AI is also coming to transport companies.

The announcements and developments around hydrogen applied to haulage have increased in number since the announcement of the European low carbon plan Fit for 55. Despite the appearance of new names such as Quantron and Hyliko, is such a radical break on the cards?

In the face of new challenges impacting the transportation world (digitalisation, decarbonisation, employability, etc.), SOLUTRANS, the global hub for heavy and light commercial vehicles, is back for its 17th edition placed under the banner of innovation serving a greener industry. For the occasion, the SOLUTRANS teams invite you to discover the new features at the 2023 show, which will take place from 21 to 25 November at Eurexpo Lyon, France.

We asked our exhibitors why they wanted to participate in SOLUTRANS 2023 and for what benefits. Discover their testimonies in this article

With regard to the coronavirus epidemic, the FFC – French Bodywork Federation and organiser of SOLUTRANS, wishes to reiterate its commitment to the transport sector and all the professionals working within it.

Van manufacturers speedy transition from combustion engines to electric drivetrains, together with ongoing innovations are to be recognised by the International Van of the Year (IVOTY) jury at the IAA Transportation 2022 in Hannover, Germany on 19 September.

Patrick Cholton, president of SOLUTRANS and CARPROMO answered the questions of Hervé Rébillon for TRM24. Discover his complete interview.

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Transport has always provided essential connections. Not only do modes of transport need to be reinvented, but also its organisation and its touchpoints : the city must be a relay point.