The company’s new products and solutions displayed at their stand showcased their strong move in favour of sustainability and to drive the transport industry to zero emission
At the IAA Transportation 2022 trade fair, IVECO unveiled its vision of the road to a net zero world and showcased its full range of sustainable and zero emission transport solutions: vehicles powered by advanced alternative propulsion technologies integrated with a comprehensive offer of digital and connected services. IVECO has been delivering on its commitment to reaching the target of net zero carbon by 2040 with an all-range and multi-energy approach that relies on bio-methane, battery electric and fuel cell technologies to cover the full spectrum of light, medium and heavy commercial vehicle missions.
IAA Transportation 2022 was the perfect forum for the commercial debut of the new zero emission 100% battery-electric e-Daily and the heavy-duty Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle (BEV) in its European 4 x 2 Artic versions. IVECO provided a glimpse of the next step on its path to zero emission by previewing the beta version of its fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) for urban, regional and long-haul missions. In fact, IVECO, the commercial vehicle brand of IVECO Group, made a strong statement with its vision of the future net zero transport at IAA Transportation, the leading international exhibition for the commercial vehicle industry.
On an extensive stand covering more than 4,300 sq. metres, it showed how it is reinventing technology to decarbonising mobility while providing customers with solutions tailored to their business. The display showcased the brand’s flexible full-line offer, which embodies the three key pillars that are shaping the brand’s strategy: business productivity, driver experience and sustainability. It is backing up its statement of intent with tangible actions: the commercial launch of two key products on its roadmap to sustainability: the groundbreaking new e-Daily and the European 4 x 2 Artic version of the Nikola Tre BEV (battery-electric vehicle) and the unveiling of its first beta version fuel cell LCV and heavy truck.
At a press conference, Luca Sra, President, Truck Business Unit, IVECO Group, commented: “We at IVECO want to drive the road of change. We have strengthened our commitment to move society forward by partnering with our customers and powering the transformation of our industry. To do so, we have refocused our strategy, expanded our skills and reinvented our product and service approach. We have the ambition to be the most reliable partner and full-line player for our customers. We want to provide them with trustworthy, sustainable and intelligent transport solutions so they can run their business efficiently and profitably while respecting our environment.”
IVECO also unveiled the new colour it has chosen for its brand logo to signal the strength of this ambition, ‘powering up’ its flagship blue by switching to the new ‘energy blue’ shade, a contemporary colour that associates the brand with power, dynamism and digital innovation. The exhibition stand drew visitors and took them on a journey through the company’s history which began with the brand’s ‘Tree of Energy’ – an inverted tree with roots pointing up to the historic brands in IVECO’s unique legacy – Fiat, OM, Lancia, Unic, Magirus and Pegaso. Thre Tree of Energy harnesses this rich heritage to power the brand’s latest technologies displayed at its stand.
As many as 17 vehicles representative of the brand’s latest alternative propulsion solutions and dedicated integrated services were displayed at the stand. A further 29 vehicles were exhibited in the outdoor area, showcasing the brand’s full line covering all light, medium and heavy commercial vehicle missions as well as people mobility. IVECO also offered visitors the opportunity to test drive the new IVECO e-Daily, BEV, Nikola Tre BEV and prototype e-Daily FCEV as well as experience the Daily featuring the revolutionary air pro-suspension. IVECO shared the stage at the press conference with two strategic partners on its path to decarbonisation: Nikola Corporation and Hyundai Motor Company.
Nikola Corporation, whose exhibit was hosted on IVECO’s stand, announced the official opening of orders for the European 4 x 2 Artic version of the Nikola Tre BEV and presented a prototype Nikola Tre FCEV in its European 6 x 2 Artic version – the brand’s latest solutions to decarbonise regional and long-haul missions with vehicles that are intended to increase performance, efficiency and durability. These first-generation vehicles, capable of ranges of approximately 500 km and 800 km respectively, are competing in the toughest heavy-duty missions against very well-established fossil diesel, which has had more than a century and many generations of vehicles to reach their current state.
IVECO and Hyundai Motor Corporation unveiled a working prototype of e-Daily FCEV equipped with Hyundai’s 90kW hydrogen fuel cell system and 140 kW e-motor and a battery pack by FPT Industrial, the power-train brand of IVECO Group. The GVW (gross vehicle weight) 7.2-tonne prototype has been tested in Europe, confirming a range of 350 km, maximum payload of three tons and a refuelling time within 15 minutes. While the e-Daily BEV is best suited to short journeys, the e-Daily FCEV will be ideal for deliveries requiring a long range with high payload.
IVECO also extended its IVECO S-WAY offering with a version that features a new Cursor 13 490 hp and comes with a complete offer of smart services. The new IVECO S-WAY490 hp delivers outstanding performance with the lower power rating of the engine developed by the renowned sister brand FPT Industrial. The vehicle is offered with a specific configuration of options which can improve overall fuel efficiency by up to 4%. IVECO’s Professional Fuel Advising Service can deliver a further 4% savings. The new IVECO S-WAY 490 hp is a true ‘fuel hero’, the best complete offer designed to increase the customers’ fuel efficiency and maximise their business productivity.
IVECO BUS, another brand of IVECO Group and a major European player in alternative-powered vehicles, was also present at the stand to represent the group’s strong commitment to sustainability in the field of passenger transport. IVECO BUS solutions for zero emission urban mobility were represented in the display with the 12-metre long full-electric E-WAY night charging model equipped with camera mirror system and the latest battery technology. This 100% electricity bus contributes to the decarbonisation of people transport, offering up to 400 km of range for a maximum of 462 kWh on board.