Dual efforts in technological return and green transformation

This week's focus of the commercial vehicle industry: Dual efforts in technological return and green transformation

Amid the wave of accelerated upgrading in the global commercial vehicle industry, industry hotspots have been emerging continuously this week (June 30 - July 6).From the rumors of the significant return of classic cabs to the EU's green policy inclination and the on-site verification of new energy technologies, the commercial vehicle sector is now at a critical juncture of technological iteration and environmental protection transformation. Here is a deep analysis of the three core developments of this week for you.

Scania LongLine Extra-long Cab: The classic return is now in the countdown

Since last year, the spy photos of Scania's brand-new LongLine ultra-long cab have continuously drawn attention in the industry.

Although it failed to make its debut at the 2024 IAA Motor Show as expected, key developments have emerged in the industry recently:

Bruce Wilson, a blogger who has a close collaboration with Scania, revealed in his latest video that he will be invited to participate in Scania's official event and experience the new LongLine cab.According to its disclosure, the model is expected to enter the official quotation system by the end of 2024 and start the delivery process in early 2025.

Based on the available information, the new LongLine cab will be launched in two major versions:

The wheelbases of the two models have been extended by 88 cm and 110 cm respectively. Their positioning is significantly different and they are expected to meet the diverse demands for driving space and comfort features during long-distance transportation. As an extension of Scania's classic product line, this return may reshape the comfort standard of long-distance heavy-duty trucks.

Eu Electric Truck Policy: The Market Game behind Toll Reductions

The new draft regulation recently submitted by the European Commission has sparked heated discussions in the industry: The draft clearly states that electric trucks will enjoy a policy of free road tolls until mid-2031.At present, only Germany has implemented a similar policy. According to the current rates in Germany, an electric truck that travels 120,000 kilometers a year can save about 40,000 euros in tolls annually.

However, there is a significant tension between policy dividends and market reality: In the European market, the price of electric trucks is generally 3 to 4 times that of diesel trucks, and the high initial investment has become an obstacle to their popularization. Although toll reduction and exemption can alleviate the pressure of operating costs, for logistics enterprises that focus on the full life cycle cost, whether policy incentives can offset the disadvantage of purchase costs still needs time to be tested. The EU's move aims to accelerate the transition to electrification, but market acceptance may depend on the implementation of more supporting measures.

Iveco BIO-LNG Verification Journey: Environmental Efficiency Breaks Industry Perception

The "Tour d'Europe" demonstration project recently launched by Iveco has demonstrated the technological potential of new energy commercial vehicles through practical actions. An S-Way tractor equipped with BIO-LNG (bio-liquefied natural gas) fuel set off from Turin, Italy, crossed Germany, France, Belgium and other countries, and arrived in Brussels. The entire 5,000-kilometer journey achieved zero diesel consumption. This fuel is processed from organic wastes such as animal manure, and its environmental protection efficiency sets a new benchmark in the industry： It has been calculated that it can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 121%.This seemingly "excess" emission reduction figure stems from a dual environmental protection logic - not only is the fuel combustion process low-carbon, but also the carbon emissions generated by natural degradation are reduced by consuming environmental organic waste, providing a diversified path for the green transformation of commercial vehicles. This week's dynamics in the commercial vehicle industry clearly present two main threads: On the one hand, classic products have returned to the market through technological upgrades; On the other hand, new energy technologies are accelerating their implementation under policy-driven and practical verification. With increasingly strict environmental protection requirements and deepening technological innovation, the commercial vehicle industry is moving towards a new stage of more efficient and low-carbon development.