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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.
Amazon plans to operate 50 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric trucks in Germany before the end of 2026, as part of an order for more than 200 trucks and a European investment exceeding €1 billion to decarbonize its transportation network.