MAN says it has invested EUR220m to retool the Nuremberg plant for D30 production, as well as an additional EUR30m in associated crankshaft production in Salzgitter.

The company said it obtained a letter of conformity to IATF 16949 on the design and manufacturing perimeters for its ‘SymphonHy’ site from testing and certification firm Bureau Veritas last December, exactly a year after the gigafactory’s inauguration.

Facility with annual capacity for 50,000 smart, battery-powered trucks.

Reduced volumes in the truck and powertrain sectors, reduce 2024 revenues but lower operating costs deliver improved margins.

When complete, eleven hectares and 750 parking spaces for customer vehicles will be added.

The EM-H mechatronic regulator is designed to manage and calibrate hydrogen delivery pressure with high accuracy and efficiency for use in hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines (ICEs), particularly in commercial vehicles.

Flexible production line will produce battery-powered and ICE models.

Wabash began production of the 2026 DuraPlate Dry Van on 1 December last year, adding a new braking system and a lighter body.

The new production unit is being built for the manufacture of Accelo and Atego trucks, and Mercedes-Benz’s OH and OF bus chassis.

The JV has procured 16 hectares of land in Weilheim, Germany, with plans to establish a large-scale production facility responsible for producing its NextGen fuel cell systems. The start of production at the Weilheim site is planned to align with the introduction of EU CO2 legislation, currently estimated around 2030.

This marks a significant milestone in the company's growth strategy which aligns with Great Dane's long-term vision to enhance operational efficiency and increase their regional market presence in the truck body sector.

New model may replace Nissan Navara.