The IAA Commercial Vehicles Show in Hannover, Germany features many new innovations from top Global truck manufacturers that might eventually make their way to North America. Photos by Deborah Lockridge and Jack Roberts
2018 IAA Commercial Vehicles Show [Photos]
The ZF zeppelin over the Hannover fairgrounds where IAA is being held.
Photo: Deborah Lockridge
Cummins CEO Tom Linebarger speaks to the press at IAA 2018 in Hannover, Germany.
Photo: Jack Roberts
Stoneridge innovation concept truck.
Photo: Deborah Lockridge
The Mitsubishi E-Fuso is a concept electric heavy-duty truck.
Photo: Deborah Lockridge
Advances that allow trucks to operate more safely in increasingly dense urban areas were showcased by a number of companies.
Photo: Deborah Lockridge
Race trucks brought excitement to the show floor.
Photo: Deborah Lockridge
Electrification was a common theme at this year's show.
Photo: Deborah Lockridge
The eActros is already in real world testing with fleets
Photo: Deborah Lockridge
Photo: Jack Roberts
Mercedes-Benz Vans unveiled an autonomous concept can and says it will develop a real world version for both freight and passengers.
Photo: Deborah Lockridge
Cummins introduced its new PowerDrive plug-in hybrid truck at IAA 2018.
Photo: Jack Roberts
Traton Group CEO Andreas Renschler speaks at the company’s “Housewarming Party” kicking off IAA 2018 Tuesday night.
Photo: Jack Roberts
Bosch booth (“stand” in IAA lingo) in foreground and Mahle in background.
Photo: Deborah Lockridge
The new driver interface for the Mercedes Benz Actros replaces dials and switches with flat screens.
Photo: Deborah Lockridge
It wasn’t all electric on the alternative front. Iveco also showcased LNG.
Photo: Deborah Lockridge
Ford still makes Class 8 tractors in Europe and is showing this fully autonomous concept truck at its IAA booth.
Photo: Jack Roberts