Humble Robotics, a San Francisco startup less than a year old, closed a $51 million Series A on November 5. Obvious Ventures led. Eclipse and Energy Impact Partners, which backed the company’s $24 million seed round six months ago, came back in. Total funding is now $75 million, and the company hasn’t moved a single load of paying freight yet. What it is building is the Humble Hauler, an electric truck with no driver’s cab at all.

Hannover opens its doors on 15 September (press day the 14th), and the exhibitor list promises more than 150 world premieres. Most of the attention will go to the vehicles, which is understandable, because the vehicles are finally good. MAN gives the eTGX its first public showing with a new battery generation, six packs, 552 kWh. Volvo brings the FH Aero Electric with a new electric axle and a claimed 700 kilometres.

The IAA Transportation Show, to be held on Sep 17-22, 2024, in Hannover, Germany, is one of the world’s largest and most influential exhibitions dedicated to the future of mobility, transport, and logistics. It brings together global leaders in the automotive industry, suppliers, and innovators, showcasing the latest advancements in commercial vehicles, transportation solutions, and logistics technologies. The show highlights the convergence of digitization, automation, sustainability, and new forms of mobility that are transforming the global logistics landscape.