Mellor launches second generation of Strata buses

By Bradley Osborne – 18th April 2025

The new-gen Strata provides improved accessibility and greater interior room for up to thirty passengers in its largest configuration.

Webasto signs battery recycling deal with Aachen University spin-off

Germany

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Webasto signs battery recycling deal with Aachen University spin-off

By Bradley Osborne – 18th April 2025

USA

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The State of New Mexico to launch electric school bus trial with GreenPower

By Luke Willetts – 18th April 2025

This will aid GreenPower’s expansion into the State of New Mexico and across the U.S. electric school bus market.

Plus and Torc agree deals with Nvidia in preparation for 2027 commercial launches

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Plus and Torc agree deals with Nvidia in preparation for 2027 commercial launches

By Bradley Osborne – 17th April 2025

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Germany

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European electric city bus market continues to grow in 2024 – reports DVV Media Group

Germany

Statistics

Registrations

European electric city bus market continues to grow in 2024 – reports DVV Media Group

By Luke Willetts – 15th April 2025

This figure of 14,405 for city buses with alternative drivelines was marginally higher (+6.5%) than the 13,466 units registered in 2023, which was due, DVV explained, to higher volumes of electric buses.

Putzmeister to procure “fossil-free” steel from SSAB for concrete pump trucks and mixers

By Bradley Osborne – 15th April 2025

SSAB has agreed to supply Putzmeister with steel which has been produced through its patented ‘Hybrit’ process.

Germany

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AI, Digitalisation & Robotics

Knorr Bremse teams up with WESP to deliver digital solutions for CV workshops

By Luke Willetts – 13th April 2025

Their first joint project is a workshop benchmarking system aimed at helping commercial vehicle workshops identify opportunities to improve sales and streamline operations. This system will be tested and further developed in collaboration with selected pilot workshops in the Netherlands and Germany.

Germany

Hydrogen Fuel

Keyou signs green hydrogen refilling partnership in Northern Germany

By Luke Willetts – 12th April 2025

USA

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Hübner unveils holographic window display for buses and trains at CES 2025

By Luke Willetts – 10th April 2025

Brazil

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Pieter Klinkers promoted to CEO of Iochpe-Maxion

By Bradley Osborne – 10th April 2025

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DTNA adopts Allison Transmission technology for Freightliner and Western Star models

By Luke Willetts – 17th April 2025

This longstanding partnership between DTNA and Allison Transmission reinforces their dedication to improving vehicle efficiency and promoting sustainability in the commercial trucking industry.

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Mack Trucks partners with Allison to simplify vehicle diagnostics and repair

By Bradley Osborne – 16th April 2025

From the latter part of Q2 2025, Mack’s telematics service, ‘GuardDog Connect’, will incorporate Allison’s diagnostics data in its predictive maintenance feature.

Indonesia

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FAW signs truck deal with Indonesian distributor

By Will Pulson – 15th April 2025

Ceremony held to celebrate 20-year partnership.

USA

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Platform Science to integrate Cummins’ connected services in new “vehicle health” app

By Bradley Osborne – 15th April 2025

Australia

Distribution & Aftermarket

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FAW Jiefang looks to strengthen sales in Australia

By Will Pulson – 14th April 2025

R&D

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Solomon Commercials teams up with University of Manchester to study aerodynamics of temperature-controlled vehicles

By Bradley Osborne – 11th April 2025

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International to fit illuminated stop signs as standard on CE Series school buses

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International to fit illuminated stop signs as standard on CE Series school buses

By Bradley Osborne – 17th April 2025

All new battery electric ‘CE Series’ school buses will now come with two features: “Illuminated School Bus Signs” and “Fully Illuminated Stop Arms”, referring to the school bus sign above the windscreen and the extendable arm on the left-hand side, respectively.

USA

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Mack Trucks launches new ‘Pioneer’ Class 8 truck

By Bradley Osborne – 16th April 2025

The new truck – apparently a rebadged variant of the model year 2025 ‘VNL’ – features improvements focused on driver comfort, vehicle safety, and aerodynamics.

USA

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Reading Truck launches two new mid-weight crane bodies

By Bradley Osborne – 16th April 2025

The RM-25 is designed for cranes weighing up to 5,000 lbs, while the RM-35 can accommodate cranes up to 6,000 lbs.

USA

Product

ADAS & Safety Systems

Kenworth and Peterbilt upgrade heavy truck ADAS with latest Bendix Fusion package

By Bradley Osborne – 11th April 2025

USA

Appointment

Joseph Fadool named new President and CEO of BorgWarner

By Luke Willetts – 11th April 2025

USA

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Electric Drive

Isuzu signs BEV powertrain deal with Cummins

By Will Pulson – 7th April 2025

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Renault Trucks produces one millionth truck at Bourg-en-Bresse

France

Achievement

Renault Trucks produces one millionth truck at Bourg-en-Bresse

By Bradley Osborne – 17th April 2025

The millionth truck was a diesel ‘Renault Trucks T’, a heavy-duty model which will be used by Portuguese haulier TJA.

South Korea

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Hyundai develops AI-based logistics platform with Sendy

By Will Pulson – 16th April 2025

AI-powered platform to help improve logistics efficiency.

China

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Farizon produces Xinghan G 200kW hydrogen fuel cell trucks

By Will Pulson – 13th April 2025

Heavy-duty trucks to be deployed at Tianjin, Huanghua ports.

CATL-Synland unveils new chassis for electric LCVs

By Will Pulson – 12th April 2025

Taiwan

Distribution & Aftermarket

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Toyota to launch H2 City Gold bus in Taiwan this year

By Will Pulson – 10th April 2025

Australia

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Volgren to introduce Marcopolo G8 coach to Australian market in Q3 2025

By Bradley Osborne – 9th April 2025

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Traton partners with Applied Intuition to develop software-defined vehicles

By Bradley Osborne – 2nd April 2025

The two companies will partner to develop a software platform shared across Traton’s brands, including MAN, Scania, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus.

India

Product

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ZF introduces AI-powered fleet management platform in India

By RACE Innovations Pvt Ltd – 30th March 2025

SCALAR, the name of ZF's AI-powered digital fleet management platform, was announced at the Bharat Mobility Expo 2025 in New Delhi.

REE to integrate vehicle data with Geotab’s fleet management solutions

By Bradley Osborne – 28th March 2025

REE claims that the integration of its cloud platform with Geotab’s data analysis will provide “real-time actionable insights” which will help operators to improve overall fleet performance and therefore reduce their costs.

USA

Mergers, Acquisitions & Disposals

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Wabash acquires cargo security technology for trailers

By Bradley Osborne – 18th March 2025

TrailerHawk.ai’s technology, billed as a “cargo assurance solution”, is now offered as part of Wabash’s ‘Trailer-as-a-service’ subscription.

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