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Public transport of the future

A MAN eBus in the warehouse
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THE FUTURE OF TRUCKS IS ELECTRIC

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#Sustainability

MAN: PLACING SUSTAINABILITY AT THE HEART OF THE COMPANY

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FC Bayern e-Bus

FC Bayern on the road in an emission-free bus

FC Bayern München is at the top of the sporting league - and Germany's most successful football club is also at the forefront when it comes to sustainable mobility: in mid-July, the team drove to Munich Airport in the MAN Lion's City E with zero emissions.

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MAN Truck auf der Straße

With MAN safely over rough terrain

The rough mountain paths that lead though plateau region of Asiago in Northern Italy aren’t easy terrain for a truck. Yet entrepreneur Daniele Dalla Palma regularly transports heavy loads on these routes on behalf of his timber forwarding company – and relies on vehicles from MAN to do this.

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“My work was my salvation”

An impressive life story: Guillaume Levaillant is a passionate truck driver, managing director of Paratrans, the transport company he set up – and he has been paralysed from the age of 23. That hasn’t hindered this entrepreneur. We visited the genuine workaholic in the North of France.

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Ein Mann bringt den Schriftzug

Making Of MAN TGX Individual Lion S

Customer dreams come true at the Truck Modification Center: there are no limits to individual truck design wishes when converting the MAN TGX Individual Lion S.

#Moments

Ein roter MAN F8-Lastwagen von 1951

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#ElectrifyingEuropeTour

Electrifying Europe Tour

Almost 2,500 kilometers. Eight countries in 10 days. One team. From April 29 to May 8, 2022, the Lion's City E was on the road in Europe - fully electric on its way from Munich to Limerick. Here you can review the unique tour and learn a lot about the future of electrified city buses.

#Electromobility
Ein weißer Truck steht in der Halle des eMobility Centers.

SUCCESSFUL FIRST YEAR FOR THE EMOBILITY CENTER

The switch to electromobility is a challenge for our staff. The MAN eMobility Center is preparing them for the future.

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Prime minister Dr. Markus Söder and MAN CEO Alexander Vlaskamp symbolically screw down the first high-voltage battery pack at MAN's Nuremberg site.

A historic day for MAN: new battery technology from Nuremberg

From 2025, high-voltage batteries will be mass-produced at the traditional MAN site in Nuremberg. The first battery pack was symbolically screwed into place by Minister President Dr Markus Söder and MAN CEO Alexander Vlaskamp.

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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.

#Bus
Mann vor dem Ebus.

AVAS: E-Bus Sound to improve safety

Electric buses are quiet. It’s great, but it’s also potentially dangerous because other road users can barely hear the vehicle coming. That’s why the industry has been working on an acoustic warning system.  

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Senior Vice President Production Powertrain Ulrich Zimmer steht im MAN Werk in Nürnberg

"An essential step of the Transformation"

MAN will be producing high-voltage batteries in Nuremberg from 2025. Ulrich Zimmer from MAN talks about the significance of the decision in an interview.

#Digitalization
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Greentech Festival 2022: Full of energy into the future

Living more sustainably, shaping an emission-free economy and protecting the planet. These are the goals of the Greentech Festival 2022 in Berlin. MAN was there with its entire electric fleet. 

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Portrait of Holger von der Heide, Head of the MAN eMobility Center

"THE eMOBILITY CENTRE WILL SECURE OUR FUTURE"

MAN is using the eMobility Centre to develop its series production of electric trucks. An interview with the head of this new production hall on the opportunities of electric mobility.

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Hubert Aiwanger, Alexander Vlaskamp and Dr. Markus Söder in front of the prototype of the future electric trucks

MAN accelerates change to zero-emission drive systems

MAN Truck & Bus is stepping up the pace in the transition to zero-emission commercial vehicles: Production of heavy-duty eTrucks in Munich will start as early as the beginning of 2024.

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New CEO Alexander Vlaskamp standing next to a MAN truck

“Driving change forward in 2022 - reaping the harvest of labor in 2023”

An interview with Alexander Vlaskamp, the new CEO of MAN Truck & Bus.

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Bayern legend Claudio Pizarro and the youth soccer players of SG Püchersreuth/Wurz with coach Gerald Lang in front of an electric transporter MAN eTGE

Taking the Bayern Bus to Training with a Legend

When childhood dreams come true: MAN enabled 20 up-and-coming players to experience an unforgettable day with FC Bayern München – including training with team ambassador Claudio Pizarro.

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A MAN Transporter drives through a landscape.

Electric vans driven to protect nature

Freight forwarder Georg Fischer relies on MAN. Now his freight forwarder is also on the road with fully electric MAN eTGEs on Norderney. Read now.

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Photo composition: trees forming a cloud-like shape and the word Co2.

MAN wants to reduce fleet emissions

MAN Truck & Bus is aiming to be neutral by 2050. The target is to save 70 per cent of emissions compared to 2019 levels across all the company’s locations around the world by 2030. Fleet emissions from trucks, buses and vans produced by MAN is to be reduced by 28 per cent by 2030. The commercial vehicle manufacturer has committed to these targets as part of the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) climate protection initiative.

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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.

Portrait Albert Zaindl

“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.

Porträt von Niklaus H. Waser, Senior Vice President Digital Transformation & Business Models bei MAN

“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.

Portrait Rudi Kuchta

"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.

Portrait von Johannes Oehl

“Giving lithium-ion batteries a second life”

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

Portrait Holger von der Heide

“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.

Portrait Fabian Heidinger

“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.

Portrait Sebastian Voll

“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

19.07.2022  |  Strong partners: FC Bayern heads for the future with MAN External link15.06.2022  |  MAN eMobility Center: Successful first year in the run-up to the large-series electric truck External link09.06.2022  |  Electric bus solutions for the global market: MAN drives forward sustainable mobility External link01.06.2022  |  MAN Engines: The first dual fuel hydrogen engines in use on a work boat External link12.05.2022  |  Mission accomplished: MAN demonstrates the practicality of electric buses on the 2,500-kilometer European tour External link
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