October 2026

This includes the Volvo FH Aero Electric with extended range – capable of driving up to 700 km (435 mi) on a single charge.

In April 2026 Volvo launched its new generation of electric trucks with improved performance, flexibility and ranges up to 700 km on one charge. Now the first trucks have rolled off the assembly line in the factory in Tuve in Gothenburg. The production start marks a major milestone for electric truck transport. With the new Volvo FH Aero Electric and the next-generation Volvo FH, FM and FMX Electric models, electric transport is a viable solution for a significantly larger share of transport assignments than ever before.

The flagship of the new range is the Volvo FH Aero Electric with extended range. Thanks to a new e-axle technology, the truck can accommodate significantly more battery capacity and drive up to 700 km (435 mi) on a single charge. Combined with megawatt charging capability and high payload capacity, it enables electric transport on routes that have traditionally relied on diesel trucks.

The new truck range also includes the next generation of Volvo FH, FM and FMX Electric models. These trucks feature an all-new electric driveline designed to improve energy efficiency, productivity and driving performance, with driving ranges of up to 470 km (293 mi).

The new electric trucks will be produced at Volvo Trucks' manufacturing facilities in Tuve, Gothenburg, Sweden and in Ghent, Belgium. Volvo Trucks is a global leader in electric trucks and offers one of the industry's broadest electric truck portfolios. The company electric truck offering of 8 models covers a wide range of transport assignments including urban distribution and waste management, regional and long-haul and construction. Source

This is the evolution of the Starforst, developed for professional forestry mulching applications with tractors.

The new model introduces a series of updates and technical solutions affecting the machine frame, cutting rotor, drive system, tractor connection, and wear components. With working widths from 210 to 260 cm (83 to 102 in), the F50 turbo is designed for tractors with power ratings from 200 to 360 hp (147 to 265 kW). The rotor can be equipped with 63-77 V-Lock tools, while machine weight is around 3,400 kg (7,496 lb), depending on configuration.

The F50 turbo features a frame made from S420 steel, designed to provide high strength and durability for forestry work. Internal wear components are made from AR400 wear-resistant steel; the complete shell around the rotor is bolted on and can be replaced easily when worn.

The machine is also equipped with five rows of replaceable Counter Cutters to ensure the best shredding quality. The casing has an attractive and functional design, well-sealed against the entrance of debris and dust during work, but in case of maintenance easily accessible to reach the interior. The sharp looking vent covers for the M-Turbo clutch make the Seppi M. recognizable from far.

The F50 turbo rotor comes standard with Mini Duo V-Lock tools, designed to be used in the usual land clearing application. For big diameter material, such as stumps and large-diameter wood, the machine can be equipped with the high-density rotor OPT 578 Mono Hit V-Lock tools where it develops a higher productivity.

Special lateral tools called Extreme V-Lock, in combination with the Duo Defender, protect the rotor on the extremes, where the wear conditions are always severe. One of the key features of the F50 turbo is its hydrodynamic coupling, which provides a smooth and progressive rotor start-up and decouples engine and rotor in the event of excessive power demand.

M-Turbo helps to protect the tractor from torque peaks, by absorbing impact loads caused by sudden stumps and hard material. The tractor will never stall. It is very important that Seppi M. offers this solution also with a 210 cm (83 in) working width, that stays within the 255 cm (100 in) overall width for road transportation.

The guide skids have also been redesigned. They are individually adjustable to several positions and feature a new replaceable wear sole, to minimize the cost of the wear exposed components. Source

Designed to deliver faster engine braking and more fuel-efficient brake-assisted gear shifting.

The patented wedge capsule hardware, available on the crosshead, rocker arm and pushrod valvetrain components, is behind the company's decision to develop its first-ever mechanical engine braking system. It is an alternative to the high-pressure hydraulic chamber used in conventional compression release engine braking systems.

Removing the hydraulic chamber from the system improves brake response time by up to 60% without any loss in capability. It reduces an average 300-350 millisecond duration for slab brakes, and around 250 milliseconds for rocker brakes, to less than 100 milliseconds in the Cummins X15 engine.

For OEMs using automated manual transmissions (AMTs) with engine brake-assisted gear shifting, wedge capsule technology extends the performance envelope. The 100-millisecond response of the wedge capsule shortens the brake activation window, reducing vehicle speed droop and the fuel penalty associated with re-acceleration after gear engagement.

The wedge technology uses a two-step actuation mechanism that protects the system when a partial engagement event occurs, a known failure mode in other mechanical engine brake designs that use single-actuation pin lock systems. When partial engagement occurs, the wedge geometry limits load transfer to approximately 30% of full actuation force, preventing component damage. The system also requires no crank angle-based activation control, simplifying integration for OEM engine management calibration teams.

Another benefit is the elimination of hydraulic compliance: in hydraulic systems, oil compressibility under high valve loads results in lift loss, which must be compensated through additional cam lift. A mechanical load path removes this variable entirely.

On the X15 engine, wedge capsule technology is deployed in the compression release engine braking system, where it will deliver the highest total braking power in its class. On the X10 engine, the technology is integrated into the Jacobs® High Power Density® (HPD®) engine braking system, where two capsules are used, one for cylinder deactivation (CDA), and the other for braking activation. The X10 engine will deliver the highest specific braking power in its class. Source

Community project transforms a formerly sealed urban site into a climate-resilient tiny forest.

Stihl is launching a special project at its founding location in Stuttgart. Over the coming months, a highly biodiverse, densely planted mini forest will be established on a site replacing an area that is currently largely sealed. In addition to improving the local urban climate, the project aims to promote biodiversity and increase the quality of life in the city district.

Tiny Forests are small, densely planted forests created around the world based on the established and recognized concept of the Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki. They can be created in urban areas equivalent in size of around two to three tennis courts. Predominantly native trees and shrub species are planted on nutrient-rich soil. Dense planting encourages natural competition among the plants and enables comparatively fast growth. After a development and maintenance phase of about four years, the result will be a diverse, resilient ecosystem that is largely self-sustaining over the long term.

Tiny Forests make an important contribution to climate adaptation, especially in densely built-up city districts. In addition to promoting biodiversity and improving the local microclimate, Tiny Forests increase the soil’s water retention capacity and help counteract the urban heat island effect.  These benefits are complemented by the creation of new habitats and green spaces where both wildlife and local communities can flourish.

A new, high-quality soil structure will ensure that the plants can grow well. According to the plans, the site will feature three planting areas with connecting pathways, along with a central seating area designed as a welcoming space to relax. Source