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What Are the Advantages of Cell-to-Layer Batteries for Commercial Vehicles?

Cell-to-layer technology represents the next technical step in commercial vehicle battery development for AVL. What is this concept all about?

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Acceptance of Electric Trucks in the Logistics Industry is Growing

Among all alternative drives, the logistics industry sees battery-electric trucks as the future. However, gaps in knowledge continue to slow down market adoption. Hydrogen trucks have lost ground.

Call for Papers: International Engine Congress 2027

Are you an expert in the fields of passenger car engine technology, commercial vehicle engine technology or sustainable fuels & energy? Then apply with a paper for the 14th International Engine Congress 2027!

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Electric Powertrains and Energy Systems

19 – 20-05-2026 | Frankfurt a. M., Germany | ATZlive Conference | Holistic implementation of mobility and energy.
Energy generation and provision, as well as the mobility sector, must be planned together to ensure a climate-friendly future

chassis.tech plus

23 – 25-06-2026 | Munich, Germany or live stream | ATZlive conference | 17th International Munich Chassis Symposium.
The key worldwide meeting place for the chassis community in the fields of the chassis, steering, brakes and tires/wheels

Heavy-Duty Engines

24 – 25-11-2026 | Salzburg, Austria | ATZlive Conference | Commercial Vehicles | Agricultural and Construction Machinery | Marine.
The Large Engine Community’s industry gathering, featuring a factory tour at Robert Bosch AG in Hallein

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