At IAA Transportation 2024 in Hanover last week, Steyr Automotive and SuperPanther announced a partnership to develop electric trucks, with production planned to begin at Steyr Automotive by the end of 2025.
The two companies unveiled the eTopas 600, an electric truck with LFP batteries offering a 500 km range, and the eEmerald series, comprising three models with various powertrains, ranges, and cabin configurations. These models will incorporate SuperPanther’s self-developed systems.
Dr. Michael Ruf, President of SuperPanther’s European Market, said: “The partnership between SuperPanther and Steyr Automotive is of great significance to the global development of the electric heavy-duty truck industry. This strategic cooperation accelerates the integration of resources between the two companies to provide efficient, environmentally friendly electric truck solutions to meet the growing demand for net-zero transportation.”
Manfred Eibeck, Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board Steyr Automotive, added: “As a company with more than a century of experience in the production of trucks, Steyr Automotive has always been dedicated to new technologies. In this strategic collaboration with SuperPanther, we are not merely integrators of technology, but co-creators of a shared vision. Together, Steyr Automotive and SuperPanther will drive the advancement of electric heavy-duty truck technology, contributing to the global goal of net-zero emissions.”
