IAA Transportation 2026: AUMOVIO to unveil VDO charging solutions (also) for e-bus depots

AUMOVIO is expanding into charging infrastructure with a new VDO-branded portfolio combining AC and DC chargers with vehicle technology and digital fleet management, including applications for electric bus depots.

The new solutions will make their debut at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover and are designed for commercial vehicle fleets operating electric buses, trucks and special-purpose vehicles at depots, fleet yards and company sites, according to information reported by our sister media Sustainable Truck & Van.

The portfolio extends AUMOVIO’s activities from onboard vehicle technologies into charging infrastructure and its integration with fleet operations. For bus operators, the offering combines physical charging equipment with vehicle and charging data through the VDO Fleet Ecosystem.

AUMOVIO became an independent company in September 2025 following the spin-off of Continental’s former Automotive group sector. The technology and electronics company develops solutions across vehicle safety, connectivity, electronics and automated and autonomous driving.

The company is also active in bus and coach components with ProViu Mirror, a digital rear-view system using high-resolution cameras and in-cab displays to replace conventional exterior mirrors.

AUMOVIO targets electric bus depots with VDO charging infrastructure

The new VDO charging infrastructure portfolio includes AC and DC charging stations, ranging from mobile charging equipment to high-power systems for fleet applications.

Electric bus depots are among the applications specifically identified by AUMOVIO, alongside logistics and distribution operations, municipal and industrial fleets and company sites. Charging installations can also be combined with energy infrastructure including photovoltaic generation and battery storage.

The charging equipment is designed to connect with the VDO Fleet Ecosystem rather than operate as a standalone infrastructure layer. Data from vehicles, chargers and other digital applications can be combined within the platform, providing information on charging status, energy consumption, vehicle availability and active charging sessions.

For bus fleet operations, the system can therefore provide information on which vehicles are available and which require charging, while charging sessions can be coordinated with daily fleet schedules. Partner solutions can additionally provide data about charger availability within the depot.

The new charging portfolio adds an infrastructure component to AUMOVIO’s existing commercial vehicle technologies, which already include vehicle-to-charger communication control units, energy and charging management systems, battery and onboard electrical functions.

VDO Fleet Ecosystem connects vehicle and charging data

The VDO Fleet Ecosystem provides the digital layer connecting the new charging equipment with information generated by vehicles and other fleet applications.

AUMOVIO says the approach is intended for fleet environments where vehicle availability, charging requirements and operational schedules have to be managed together. The company is addressing both charging infrastructure and the exchange of information between the vehicle, charger and fleet management platform.

AUMOVIO also supplies OEM technologies covering battery and energy management and charging communication, together with software and engineering services for vehicle integration and validation. Its IAA Transportation portfolio will additionally include battery management systems, cell contacting systems and DC/DC converters.

With the addition of VDO-branded charging infrastructure, the company’s commercial vehicle portfolio now covers onboard components, vehicle-to-charger communication, physical charging equipment and fleet management software.

The solutions will be presented as part of AUMOVIO’s commercial vehicle technology portfolio at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover, scheduled for September 14 to 20.

In brief

• Is AUMOVIO entering the electric bus charging market?
  Yes. Electric bus depots are among the applications identified for its new VDO-branded AC and DC charging portfolio.
• What information can be managed through the VDO Fleet Ecosystem?
  The platform can combine charging status, energy consumption, vehicle availability and active charging-session data.
• Does AUMOVIO also provide onboard charging technology?
  Yes. Its portfolio includes vehicle-to-charger communication, energy and charging management and battery-related technologies.
• Where will the new VDO charging solutions be presented?
  At IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover, taking place from September 14 to 20.

“Electrification in commercial vehicles is primarily a matter of cost-effectiveness, scalability, and feasibility in real-world operations,” said Georg Fässler, head of the Commercial and Special Vehicles segment at AUMOVIO.

“In fleet operations, charging must work simply and reliably,” said Georg Kliewer, head of special vehicles in AUMOVIO’s Commercial and Special Vehicles segment. “Together with our partners, we link infrastructure, vehicle data, and services so that operators can better manage their processes and vehicles can remain available.”