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Scania has unveiled a heavy-duty electric truck designed for long-distance transport, with a range of up to approximately 720 kilometers through additional battery packs and a new front-end design. In parallel, a group of companies in Germany announced a plan to expand the use of hydrogen fuel-cell trucks, reflecting the continuing competition between battery-electric and hydrogen pathways in heavy-duty transport.
IAA Transportation 2026 reveals the shift of electric trucks toward production volumes and longer journeys, alongside the development of fuel-cell and hydrogen-combustion trucks and hybrid solutions. However, the exhibition also shows that infrastructure, energy availability, and economic viability remain decisive factors for expansion.
Toyota and several industrial and energy companies are preparing to announce a new collaboration in Germany aimed at building a hydrogen ecosystem for heavy-duty trucks, as green ammonia import projects and vehicle trials expand in Europe and North America. However, the collaboration’s operational and economic details remain undisclosed, while battery-electric trucks remain a leading competitor.