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#Electromobility

Mission zero emission: The boss set on a green heading

A MAN Transporter drives through a landscape.
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Electric vans driven to protect nature

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Women in executive roles: MAN dismantles glass ceiling

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On a meadow there is a herd of sheep looking towards the camera. An MAN truck is driving in the background.

The MAN Lion's City E on Pellworm: just what the green island needs

The MAN Lion's City 12 E is now in operation on Pellworm in the UNESCO World Heritage Site with zero local emissions. The island's population was one of those who opted for the electric bus from MAN.

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Clear climate targets: MAN joins the Science Based Targets initiative

MAN wants to minimize greenhouse gases by setting binding, science-based targets. That is why we joined the Science Based Tar-gets Initiative (SBTi). 
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A MAN eTGE drives over a bridge. On the bonnet it says

MAN eTGE VANS CARRYING TIER E-SCOOTERS ARE BUZZING THROUGH EUROPEAN CITIES

E-scooters have become an integral part of the urban landscape. To be able to maintain its e-scooters in an environmentally friendly way, TIER Mobility relies on the MAN eTGE.
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UN climate conferences: the significance of international climate policy for MAN

National and international climate targets are altering the business model at MAN. 

#Moments

Ein roter MAN F8-Lastwagen von 1951

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#Digitalization

How MAN is digitising transport

Automation, digitalization, emission-free mobility: MAN has set the course for the future. Digital solutions are a reality at MAN in all areas. Find out more here!
#Automation
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MAN’s full commitment to autonomous trucks

MAN continues to drive forward freight transport with autonomous trucks. The roadmap envisages bringing autonomous zero-emission trucks into series production by the end of the decade.
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Our company

More than 36,000 MAN employees worldwide work on a daily basis to make the world of freight transport and commercial vehicles more efficient, more eco-friendly and safer. How do they achieve that? All the facts about our company, our services, products and achievements can be found here.
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Four myths clarified: sustainability within companies

From nice-to-to-have to must-have: Why sustainability is important in the company. Four myths about sustainability in fact check.
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Sustainably setting MAN up for the future

Head of strategy Roman Hilgers gives an interview in which he answers key questions on the latest NewMAN corporate strategy. Read it now!
#Coachoftheyear
Coach of the Year 2022 Gewinner NEOPLAN Cityliner steht vor einer beeindruckenden Bergkulisse.

This is the Coach of the Year 2022

It is the culmination of 50 years of Cityliner tradition: The NEOPLAN Cityliner in the platinum special edition is Coach of the Year 2022! This is how the tradition-steeped model made it to first place.

More stories about the new truck

From the sketch to the finished truck: Discover all the exciting stories, interviews, videos and pictures of the new series here.
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#Automation
People stand in front of a MAN truck at the ITS World Congress 2021

ITS World Congress: vehicles for the transport of tomorrow

400 international exhibitors – including MAN with Hamburg TruckPilot – presented innovative transport systems at the ITS World Congress 2021. Get an overview of new vehicle technologies here.
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Hand greift nach Bauteil aus dem 3D-Drucker.

Smart innovators: How MAN makes use of 3D printing

Ace up your sleeve: 3D printing opens up entirely new possibilities for the commercial vehicle industry. MAN is already benefiting from the new technology and using it for selected components. A visit with the experts.
#Digitalization
Illustration zu Mythen der Digitalisierung. Ein Auge wird durch eine Lupe vergrößert. Im Hintergrund steht ein Truck.

A fact check on six myths about digitisation

Digitalization is profoundly changing the economy - and the commercial vehicle industry is no exception. The fact check dispels 6 myths about digitalization.
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40 years of MAN ProfiDrive: driver training with experts

In four decades, MAN ProfiDrive coaches have turned thousands of truck and bus drivers into even better drivers.
#Automation
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ITS World Congress: Infrastructures for the logistics of the future

Infrastructures for electromobility, digital logistics and autonomous driving are becoming increasingly important in the transport sector. These solutions were presented at the ITS World Congress 2021.
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50 years of NEOPLAN Cityliner: a journey through time in a classic coach

It has been a coach classic for 50 years and can be recognised from afar by its sharp-cut design. The NEOPLAN Cityliner turns 50.

Products

Interviews

Portrait of Dr. Roman Hilgers laughing into the camera.

“Sustainably setting MAN up for the future”

In conversation with Dr Roman Hilgers

Andreas Griem stands with his arms crossed in front of a yellow truck and smiles into the camera.

“MAN ProfiDrive caters individually to every driver”

Great vehicles, wonderful encounters: Andreas Griem reports on the best experiences in his job at MAN ProfiDrive.

Benjamin Lachner sits at the wheel and smiles over his right shoulder.

“MAN CruiseAssist relieves drivers”

Developer Benjamin Lachner presents the MAN CruiseAssist.

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“There is no more blind spot”

Developer Albert Zaindl presents the new MAN OptiView assistance system in an interview.

Porträt von Heinz Kiess, Leiter Produktmarketing Bus bei MAN Truck & Bus

“The risk is low”

In an interview, Heinz Kiess, Head of Bus Product Marketing, explains what bus operators should pay particular attention to.

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“Construction projects are becoming ever more complex”

Martin Nicklis is an expert in construction and large-scale plant engineering at PwC Germany and talks about the consequences of the construction boom.

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“I’LL NEVER FORGET MY FIRST TRIP”

Christian Hochfellner is the coach driver for the German Football Federation and chatted with us about his everyday life with the team.

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“Cities need to offer alternatives to the car”

Steffen de Rudder is urban studies professor at the University of Weimar and deals with the transformation in mobility.

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“Even better than rails”

Renowned transport researcher Andreas Knie seeks ideal mobility solutions for large cities.

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“Bus Business is People Business”

Rudi Kuchta, head of bus sales at MAN, speaks about his secret for success and steadily rising sales figures.

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“Efficiently to the construction site”

Peter Guttenberger explains how intelligent stacking can accelerate many a construction project.

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“Digital transformation begins in mind”

Niklaus H. Waser has the answers to the most important questions about digitalization and transport solutions.

MAN Engines Entwicklungsleiter Werner Kübler

“THIS MOTOR HAS MANY ADVANTAGES”

Werner Kübler, development manager at MAN Engines, explains the special features of the engine.

Portrait Stephan Schoenherr

“Progress must be visible”

Stephan Schönherr explains what defines the design of the electric bus.

Portrait Till Schlumberger

“We don’t want to just react, but rather help to shape”

Autonomous driving will come, says Till Schlumberger in an interview about the joint project "Hamburg TruckPilot" by HHLA and MAN.

Portrait von dem ehemaligen Geschäftsführer von MAN Truck & Bus Deutschland Hans-Joachim Pilz

“NEOPLAN as cult”

On the anniversary: bus expert and book author Hans-Joachim Pilz looks back on 85 eventful years at NEOPLAN.

Portrait von Frank Sprenger, Unternehmensberater für die Themen Umweltschutz und Nachhaltigkeit

“It´s about the ability to survive”

Management consultant Frank Sprenger explains in an interview why corporate responsibility is crucial for success in every company.

Portrait von Stefan Sahlmann, Leiter des Bereichs MAN Transport Solutions

“Solutions must be individual”

Stefan Sahlmann explains in an interview why the transition in the transport sector is about much more than just clean trucks and buses.

Portrait von Anja Hendel, Managing Director der Digitalagentur Diconium, einer VW-Tochter.

“The customer experience is changing”

How can companies find out what their customers really need? Five quick questions for digital expert Anja Hendel.

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"No emission" rather than "low emission"

Electric mobility has gained a foothold in public transport. A conversation with MAN Head of Business Unit Bus Rudi Kutcha.

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“Giving lithium-ion batteries a second life”

Dr Johannes Öhl from Fraunhofer IWKS gives an overview of the possibilities so far.

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“The e-Mobility Centre will secure our future”

Holger von der Heide tells us in an interview what exactly happens at the eMobility Center, why it is so important for MAN and how he privately stands up for sustainability and climate protection.

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“Our contribution makes the difference”

Fabian Heidinger explains why we are working intensively on this issue and how we are living up to our social responsibility.

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“Our software approach works”

How do you successfully use automated trucks? An interview with Sebastian Völl from MAN on the "Hamburg Truck Pilot" innovation project.

Videos

Hamburg TruckPilot | 00:48 min

autonomous trucks on tour

The "Hamburg TruckPilot" team celebrates: The autonomous truck successfully and safely toured the Container Terminal Altenwerder during two days of practical test drives. A report from the port of Hamburg.

MAN eMobility Center | 1:25 min

The E-Truck Era Begins

MAN is testing the series production of e-trucks at the eMobility Center and training employees with innovative know-how. The electric age beginns.

Modern city buses in Germany design | 0:55 min

MAN buses gleam in EM look

As the official bus partner of the DFB, MAN is launching very special buses in the German metropolises of Hamburg, Cologne and Munich: modern city buses in DFB-design!

Efficiency Run | 01:45 min

The Lion's City E drives and drives and drives

A strong team, a common mission - and a new record: the Lion's City E proved its range strength at the MAN Efficiency Run. How many kilometres did it cover? You can read about it here.

MAN Hero | 03:10 min

Mission Possible: Hero on Icy Roads

Minus degrees, snowstorms, zero visibility: with the help of his MAN TGS, Ola Andersen secures an important lifeline for the Norwegian community of Rødberg. One day with a 21-year-old truck driver.

Truck of the Year | 00:15 min

The winner of the Truck of the Year Award

A great honor: The MAN TGX is the International Truck of the Year 2021.Facts, pictures and exciting stories about the truck of the year.

Customer Experience | 01:34 min

MAN Talks with Anja Hendel

Today, commercial vehicle manufacturers are also becoming increasingly software-driven and have to further develop their digital services. How can companies find out what their customers really need? Five quick questions for digital expert Anja Hendel.

A truck deep underground | 02:45 min

Manoeuvring in a mine

Matthias Wenzel drives a MAN HydroDrive truck through the Teutschenthal mine. Miners have extracted salt from the region around Halle an der Saale for many decades. Matthias Wenzel is now filling the cavities with backfill. He used to travel Europe's roads as a trucker. He knows how to especially appreciate the strengths of his MAN truck underground.

Customized for the best | 1:35 min

MAN Sponsoring: Strong Partners

Motivation, team spirit and efficiency – what distinguishes top athletes is also lived and breathed at MAN. That is why we become involved in team and motor sports. Discover all our sponsoring projects at a glance.

1. FC Düren gets a team bus | 3:09 min

1. FC Düren gets a team bus

What a duel: The fifth division team 1 FC Düren meets the FC Bayern Munich - and a MAN Lion's Coach ensures equal opportunities. More about the game of the year.

Press overview

02.12.2021  |  New MAN E3872 gas engine with 44.0% efficiency and 735 kW power output from just 12 cylinders External link30.11.2021  |  Mikael Lindner appointed new Head of MAN Engines External link26.11.2021  |  Changes to the Executive Board of MAN Truck & Bus SE External link25.11.2021  |  MAN eTGE on the road in the Wadden Sea UNESCO World Heritage Site External link24.11.2021  |  MAN OptiView wins European Transport Award for Sustainability 2022 External link
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