IAA TRANSPORTATION 2024, scheduled from September 17 to 22, is seeing an excellent increase in exhibitor registrations compared to 2022.

“IAA TRANSPORTATION 2024 in Hannover is gearing up. We are excited to showcase the industry’s innovative power to our visitors. The global interest from exhibitors in climate-neutral mobility and sustainable commercial vehicles is evidently very high, indicating that the industry is fully committed to transformation. I am confident that in September in Hannover, companies will once again demonstrate impressively how their innovations are driving the industry and society forward,” says Jürgen Mindel, Managing Director responsible for IAA at the VDA.

In addition to the high level of international participation, this year’s IAA TRANSPORTATION will feature many new exhibitors. About 26% of the exhibitors are participating for the first time, including Tesla, which will be showcasing the Semi Truck from its headquarters in Austin, Texas. Returning exhibitors such as Mercedes-Benz Trucks and MAN will also be present, unveiling their latest innovations in Hannover.

In addition to MAN and Mercedes-Benz Trucks, companies such as BMC, BYD, B-ON, DAF, Ford, Ford Trucks, Iveco, Kia, Maxus, Piaggio, Renault, Scania, Tesla, Toyota, Volvo, and VW Commercial Vehicles will present their innovative products in the commercial vehicle segment. The event will also feature prominent topics such as infrastructure, battery technology, software-defined vehicles, and autonomous driving, with participation from AKKODIS, Aptiv, AAE EnerCharge, HERE, Canonical, LG Energy, Munich Electrification, Samsung SDI, and SOSLab.

The event invites visitors to experience the future of commercial vehicles and transport solutions first-hand, drawing in a multitude of industry professionals and enthusiasts with over 7,500 test drives.

IAA Test Drives: Zero-Emission Vehicle Innovations in Action

22 exhibitors will offer interested customers the opportunity to take guided test drives in the latest emission-free commercial vehicles of all classes during the IAA Test Drives. These test drives will take place both on the exhibition grounds and on public roads.

Two Route Options for Diverse Driving Experiences

Two different route options are available for the test drives:

1. Closed test track on the exhibition grounds: An approximately 2 km long route in the eastern part of the exhibition grounds, suitable for prototype vehicles. Proof of insurance is mandatory for participation. Prototypes can only be driven on the exhibition grounds as they usually do not have road approval.

2. Public roads: Series production vehicles with road approval can leave the exhibition grounds and be tested on public roads. Exhibitors can determine the length and duration of each drive.

In addition to a wide variety of BEVs (Battery Electric Vehicles), several FCEVs (Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles) and vehicles powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) will also be featured. A small number of the latest Euro-standard diesel vehicles will be present as well. To date, 29 light and 30 heavy commercial vehicles have been registered for the test drives. This diverse selection of vehicles offers an excellent opportunity to experience the latest developments in zero-emission commercial vehicles first-hand.

Booking Test Drives On-Site

Test drives can be booked on-site in Hall 11 at the respective registration counters of participating companies. A valid driver’s license for the corresponding vehicle class is required to participate.

Special Issue: Transportation

Watch out for our special issue on InnoTrans 2024 (The International Trade Fair for Transport Technology will take place in Berlin from 24 to 27 September) and IAA TRANSPORTATION 2024 (the leading international platform for logistics and transport will take place in Hannover from 17 to 22 September).

Divided into the five trade fair segments: Railway Technology, Railway Infrastructure, Public Transport, Interiors, and Tunnel Construction, InnoTrans occupies all 42 halls of the Berlin exhibition grounds.

The IAA can look back at a tradition stretching over 120 years. It is devoted to the main topics of infrastructure and charging infrastructure for transport and commercial vehicles. IAA represents a holistic view of mobility.