The IAA Transportation trade fair in Hanover, scheduled for 15 to 20 September, is fully booked with a record number of exhibitors. Approximately one-third of the participants are attending for the first time, while 70 per cent of all exhibitors are international, with China leading the group.
Daimler Truck will showcase the eActros Lowliner, with orders opening in the third quarter of 2026 and production starting in the second quarter of 2027. The company also plans to deploy 100 units of its NextGenH2 hydrogen truck starting late this year. Additionally, a modified eActros 600 will begin a world tour on 20 September.
MAN is presenting its complete E-truck family, including the 16-tonne eTGM, while Volvo Trucks is highlighting the FH Aero Electric with a 700 km range. Renault Trucks is showcasing its second-generation E-Tech lineup, and Ford Trucks is introducing the F-Line E to the German market for the first time.
Tesla will use the event to announce the European market launch of its Semi truck and provide technical specifications. The company has also registered the vehicle for test drives. Meanwhile, numerous Chinese manufacturers, including Sany, Sinotruk, SuperPanther, and Skyworth Auto, are using the fair to advance their European market entry.
The event features over 750 suppliers and 240 bodybuilders, with more than 150 world premieres announced. Organizers have expanded test drive opportunities, offering 84 vehicles from 17 exhibitors, which represents a 40 per cent increase compared to 2024.