idual components and combining them to form modular units and sub-systems. Under the M-KaV collaborative project with BrennstoffzellenTechnik GmbH (ZBT), the Company’s Berlin site will acquire around EUR1 million in funding from the German Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMDV). This project is developing a functionally integrated multidirectional valve for the cathode path of fuel cell systems, improving the service li...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/06/03

BMDV launces “Hydrogen Innovation and Technology Centers” in Chemnitz and Northern Germany On March 7, the Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport (BMDV) announced funding of EUR 154 million for two locations: Chemnitz and the northern German cluster of Bremen, Bremerhaven, Hamburg, and Stade. Chemnitz will receive around EUR 84 million, with Saxony contributing an additional EUR 14 million in co-financing.  With the Hydrogen Inno...

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t advances with high-tech 'Front Box' assembly for series production of eActros 600 Daimler Truck initiates production of key components for eActros 600 from Gaggenau and Kassel plants Daimler Truck’s Wörth plant opens new fast-charging park for electric trucks Daimler Truck secures funding from BMDV, Germany for fuel cell truck development Daimler Truck begins production of key components for eActros 600 at Gaggenau, Kassel, and Mannheim plan...

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Germany announces funding for autonomous driving project in Braunschweig On February 17, the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) announced EUR 35 million in funding for the "Innovative Modular Mobility Made in Germany" (IMoGer) project led by the German Aerospace Center ( DLR ). It aims to use modular electric vehicles to combine both local public transport and parcel transport in a holistic mobility approach on the "last mile".  T...

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German government publishes handbook for autonomous driving in public transport On November 27, the Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport (BMDV) announced a new publication "Autonomous driving in public transport: A handbook with suggestions for implementation in municipal practice.” It was created as part of the urban transport research program (FoPS) supported by the BMDV. The publication illustrates the current state of technolo...

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Daimler Truck secures funding from German federal, state governments for fuel cell truck development On November 18, Daimler Truck announced that the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) and the federal states of Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate approved funding totaling EUR 226 million for developing, producing, and operating 100 fuel cell trucks for the commercial vehicle industry. Daimler Truck will receive nearly two-t...

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Germany plans to double the number of e-buses on the road by 2028 On November 14, Now GmBH announced that the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) is taking stock of the funding program: ‘Alternative drive systems for passenger transport buses”. The BMDV has supported the market ramp-up of emission-free buses since 2021.  Around 250 municipal and private transport companies are currently being supported. This will put a total of...

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issing. All models produced at the site are affected. The work in the press shop, plastics production, and battery production can continue as normal. Production will be resumed on September 1, 2022. On September 28, the BMW Group announced that the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) approved the funding application for the consortium research project HyCET (Hydrogen Combustion Engine Trucks) led by BMW. The research project ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2024/11/02

ks collaborates with GV Trucknet for designing electric truck routes from plants Daimler Truck Opens Battery Technology Center at Mannheim plant, Germany Daimler Truck Mannheim plant advances with high-tech 'Front Box' assembly for series production of eActros 600 Daimler Truck secures funding from BMDV, Germany for fuel cell truck development Daimler Truck begins production of key components for eActros 600 at Gaggenau, Kassel, and Mannheim plan...

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imler Trucks collaborates with GV Trucknet for designing electric truck routes from plants Daimler Truck Opens Battery Technology Center at Mannheim plant, Germany Daimler Truck initiates production of key components for eActros 600 from Gaggenau and Kassel plants Daimler Truck secures funding from BMDV, Germany for fuel cell truck development Daimler Truck begins production of key components for eActros 600 at Gaggenau, Kassel, and Mannheim plan...

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imler Trucks collaborates with GV Trucknet for designing electric truck routes from plants Daimler Truck Opens Battery Technology Center at Mannheim plant, Germany Daimler Truck initiates production of key components for eActros 600 from Gaggenau and Kassel plants Daimler Truck secures funding from BMDV, Germany for fuel cell truck development Daimler Truck begins production of key components for eActros 600 at Gaggenau, Kassel, and Mannheim plan...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2024/09/20

Germany launches tender for construction of truck fast-charging network On September 16, the Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport (BMDV), the Autobahn GmbH of the Federal Republic of Germany, and the National Control Center for Charging Infrastructure launched the tendering process for the construction of a truck fast-charging network along the federal motorways.  The truck fast-charging network will comprise around 4,200 charging ...

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G articulated bus complements the electric range from Daimler Buses EvoBus Ibérica participates in FIAA in Madrid Wiener Linien, Austria orders 60 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro vehicles Daimler Buses to supply 75 eCitaro Range Extender articulated buses to rnv, Germany Daimler Truck secures funding from BMDV, Germany for fuel cell truck development Daimler Truck begins production of key components for eActros 600 at Gaggenau, Kassel, and Mannheim plan...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2024/09/03

d European suppliers. The European automotive industry relies on raw materials and (battery) technology from third countries, especially China, so open markets and constructive trade relations are deemed essential.   On July 3rd, the German Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMDV) officially launched a project to build a fast charging network for heavy-duty trucks on the country's expressways. Approximately 350 fast-chargi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/07/26

Germany announces tender for nationwide truck fast-charging network On July 16, the Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport (BMDV) announced the tendering process to provide details of the planned tender for a nationwide truck fast-charging network at around 130 unmanned rest areas as part of the market consultation. Around 350 locations will be created along the motorways, of which around 220 will be at serviced rest areas and around ...

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EU mandates turning assistance systems for trucks On July 8, the Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport (BMDV) announced that it has successfully promoted the EU to mandate turning assistance systems for trucks, effective from July 7, 2024. These systems have been required for new vehicle types across Europe since July 6, 2022, with retrofitting supported by national funding programs. From January 2020 to May 2024, around 7,800 turnin...

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Germany launches nationwide electric truck fast-charging network On July 3, the Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport (BMDV) officially launched a project to build a nationwide fast-charging network for heavy-duty vehicles on highways. The truck-compatible fast-charging infrastructure is to be created at around 350 selected managed and unmanaged locations. This is of central importance for the decarbonization of heavy goods traffic a...

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BMDV announces network with 9,000 ultra-fast charging station On June 20, the Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport (BMDV) announced that a Germany network with 9,000 charging points is coming. The Ministry launched the campaign for the Germany network at the Charging Infrastructure Conference 2024 (LISKon). Other focal points of LISKon 2024 are the preparations for the fast-charging network for electric trucks and the support of mun...

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Germany starts nationwide trials of digital driver assistance systems for heavy-duty transport On June 12, the Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport (BMDV) announced that it is starting a nationwide trial operation with the federal states for so-called digital co-drivers for large-volume and heavy-duty transport (GST).  These are electronic driver assistance systems that navigate GST along the approved routes and simultaneously disp...

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Germany announces additional funding for commercial fast-charging infrastructure On May 21, NOW GmbH announced that the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMDV) will allocate an additional EUR 150 million for fast-charging points for commercial use. In addition to the transport and logistics sector, trade and commercial enterprises as well as care services will be facilitated in providing fast-charging infrastructure for th...

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