CNH Industrial BV, which has its official headquarters in London, is collaborating with Avanade of Seattle, Washington (a JV between Accenture and Microsoft) as well as the two parent companies, to enhance its digital capabilities and develop “smart” connected products and services.

Mercedes-Benz Truck GmbH of Stuttgart, a Daimler Truck AG company, plans to bring to market, Active Sideguard Assist (ASGA) in its heavy-duty truck range, starting in June 2021.

Daimler Trucks AG and Beiqi Foton Motor Co Ltd jointly announced this month they plan to manufacture Mercedes-Benz heavy-duty tractor units in China for the Chinese premium truck segment with manufacturing operations scheduled to start in two years’ time.

Forsee Power SAS, supplier of smart battery systems, has announced it is entering the Indian market to equip electric two and three wheelers as well as buses.

Robert Bosch GmbH is introducing 5G communications technology at its Industry 4.0 lead plant in Stuttgart-Feuerbach.

Brake specialist, Jacobs Vehicle Systems, has confirmed its High Power Density engine brake has gone into production with Chinese truck manufacturer, China National Heavy Duty Truck Company.

October 2020 saw MAN Truck & Bus AG start series production of its 12m solo version of its Lion’s City E bus at its dedicated city bus plant at MAN Bus Sp. z o. o. in Starachowice, Poland.

Scania AB is to invest over SEK1bn (EUR98m) in a purpose-built battery assembly plant at its HQ in Södertälje.

Bus and coach builder, VDL Bus & Coach BV of Valkenswaard, and ElringKlinger AG, have agreed on a strategic partnership to develop and industrialise fuel cell stacks and systems for mobile and stationary applications.

Ford Motor Company of Detroit is investing USD100m in its Kansas City assembly plant and adding approximately 150 full-time jobs to begin producing the all-new electric Transit van, called E-Transit, which is expected to be available from late 2021.

In its centenary year in Brazil, Ford Brasil Ltda surprised the market in February by announcing it is to close its factory in São Bernardo do Campo where it produces the Ford F-Series F-350 and F-4000 truck models and Ford Cargo truck, as well as the Ford Fiesta car, whose production will cease as soon as inventories run out.

Delivery of up to 50 XCIENT Fuel Cell electric heavy-duty trucks to customers in Switzerland by Hyundai Motor Company of Seoul, South Korea marks the first mass-produced fuel cell electric heavy trucks in South Korea for world markets.