The paper, published in Nature Electronics, argues that hydrogen technology is unlikely to play a major role in decarbonising heavy-duty vehicles, as the development of battery-electric technologies could soon render fuel-cell electric vehicles "superfluous".

Traton Financial Services, which will be led by Johan Haeggman, has been established in response to a growing demand for more complex and costly product solutions.

Friedrich Baumann, formerly Executive Vice President Commercial Operations at Navistar, and Göran Nyberg, formerly Executive Board member for Sales and Customer Solutions at MAN, swap roles.

Daimler Truck, Volvo Group, and Traton Group have signed a joint venture agreement to install and operate a European charging network for trucks and coaches.

Catharina Modal Nilsson replaces Michael Grahe as CTO, effective 1 January 2022.

Traton brands have sold 53% more trucks and buses and have achieved revenue growth of 38% (EUR21.7bn) in the year-to-date.

Levin's new position will be merged with his current role as CEO and President of Scania, a Traton subsidiary.

Production of the Common Base Engine, a joint platform for diesel engines which will be employed in future vehicles manufactured by MAN, Scania, and Navistar, is slated to begin in 2024.

Traton brands achieved 3% growth in unit sales, including a 70% rise in truck sales, in the first half of 2021.

Navistar and its International and IC Bus brands are now part of the Traton Group of commercial vehicle manufacturers.

Commercial vehicle manufacturers, Daimler Trucks AG, Traton Group and Volvo Group have signed a non-binding agreement to install and operate a high-performance public charging network for battery electric heavy-duty long-haul trucks and coaches across Europe.

Shareholders of the US-based truck manufacturer, Navistar International Corporation, have approved the purchase price and offer made by Traton SE to acquire all the remaining common shares of Navistar at a price of USD44.50 per share in cash.