Cummins Brasil Ltda of Guarulhos, São Paulo State, celebrated several milestones in South America during 2021. The past 12 months saw the production of the 1.4 millionth engine, in addition to marking 50 years of the firm’s operations in Brazil.

December saw Brazilian truck body and trailer builder Librelato SA of Içara (Santa Catarina State), announce it was expecting to finish the 2021 year with approximately 13,500 vehicles sold, representing growth of 44% compared with 2020, when 9,400 units were sold.

Librelato S.A.1 of Içara, Santa Catarina state has launched a new generation of trailers under the name EVOLUT, comprising tippers, bulkers, tank semi-trailers, curtainsiders and aluminium box vans designed for a variety of industrial segments from agriculture and construction to the transport of beverages and fuels.

Cummins Brasil Ltda, a wholly owned manufacturing and sales subsidiary of Cummins Inc based in Guarulhos, São Paulo State, has announced that it has invested around BRA170 million (USD30m) in the development of its new engine platform to comply with the PROCONVE 8 (Euro 6) emissions standard, scheduled for introduction in Brazil from January 1, 2023.

In an interview with T&BB SA, Ricardo Alouche – Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Services at Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus, outlines the company’s strategy for sustainability and growth

Electrification technology company Ideanomics Inc of New York City, USA, has announced a strategic investment in Slovakian Bratislava-based battery start-up InoBat Auto.

Blue Bird Corporation has announced the sale of USD75 million in common shares at a price of USD16 per share to Coliseum Capital Management LLC

The Amara Raja Group has announced it is to invest EUR10 million in Bratislava-based battery start-up Inobat Auto.

Peterbilt's ARTech overlays technical information and objects on the real environment, using 3D and augmented reality views of chassis-specific trucks.

The company, founded in 2018, aims to create a market for the electrification of vehicles, including vans, buses, and trucks, in France.

South Korea's fire truck maker, EnPlus to invest USD99m in EV manufacturing plant in the Philippines

ZF will now be producing its Anti-Lock Braking System and Electronic Braking System at its manufacturing facility in South Carolina, following the launch of its new intelligent braking systems for trailers in North America.