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#ElectrifyingEuropeTour

A green MAN truck is loaded with a container.
#Automation

BLUEPRINT FOR THE FUTURE

Robert Lewandowski raises the championship trophy in the stadium.
#Sponsoring

Bundesliga end of season: Winners drive MAN

The Korso truck drives through the celebrating fans in Leipzig.
#Sponsoring

Bulls on the Lions' Truck

#Electromobility
Transport Minister Wissing sits in the driver's seat of the MAN truck and smiles through the window.

Megawatt charging revolutionizes long-distance trucking

MAN creates climate-friendly transport solutions with electric trucks. Crucial to success is the expansion of a megawatt charging infrastructure.

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#Automation
Portrait Till Schlumberger

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

Till Schlumberger, Project Manager at HHLA, is responsible for the "Hamburg TruckPilot" project jointly managed with MAN Truck & Bus. In an interview, he explains the challenges facing the logistics company.

#ElectrifyingEuropeTour
Illustration of a means of transport of the future.

Deep Dive: The future starts now

Local public transport is to become more attractive. MAN has long been working on the electric and networked bus of the future.

#Digitalization
Illustration of a triangle with the three interview partners

"Digital and cross-functional: The sum of three areas is simply more than three.”

In this interview, Christoph Herr (Head of Digital Solutions), Stefan Teuchert (Head of Electric/Electronic Systems) and Andre Wehner (Chief Information Officer) explain the idea behind the "Digital Triangle" and what benefits MAN customers gain from it.

#Moments

Ein roter MAN F8-Lastwagen von 1951

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#Sustainability
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.

#Sustainability
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.

#Company
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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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.

#Electromobility
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.

#Sustainability
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.

#Sustainability
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.

#Glossar
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#Glossar
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#Electromobility
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Why public transport is now switching to electric mobility

The market for electric buses is growing, but most buses in public transport still run on diesel. There is a lot of potential for climate protection.

#Sustainability
Portrait Fabian Heidinger

"Our contribution makes the difference"

Reducing CO2 emissions is one of the most urgent tasks for MAN. Fabian Heidinger explains why we are working intensively on this issue and how we are living up to our social responsibility.  

#Digitalization
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Ready for the Future

The MAN Trucks E/E architecture uses one central control unit. It is already setting the benchmark for digitalisation and will form the basis for all vehicle generations from 2023/24.

#Electromobility
A collage with MAN electric vehicles

Emission-free in action

Environmentally friendly, simple and efficient: MAN's e-buses, e-trucks and e-vans are increasingly being used emission-free and efficiently. You can find out here, where.

#Company
Richard von Braunschweig lächelt freundlich in die Kamera.

“MAN is on its way to becoming an economically healthy company“

An interview with Richard von Braunschweig, the new Head of Corporate Development.

#Digitalization
Illustration einer Autobahn, die von einer Software gescannt und analysiert wird.

Software Platform on Wheels

The E/E architecture used in MAN trucks is not only a requirement for networked and self-driving vehicles, it also facilitates the next stage of the company’s transformation and completely new business models.

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.

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

15.06.2022  |  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 link28.04.2022  |  Eight countries, ten days, 2,500 kilometers electric through Europe: MAN E-Bus Tour starts now! External link
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