Navistar International Corporation has started to supply the new Allison 3414 Regional Haul Series transmission, an uprated variant of the Allison’s 3000 Series transmission from Allison Transmission Inc, in its regional haul tractor models – July saw the first International RH Series vehicles equipped with the new RHS transmission had rolled off the manufacturing line and that full production was expected later this year.

Gorky Auto Plant has presented the first examples of a new medium-duty city truck, the new Valdai NEXT generation.

A new Japanese-owned, Swiss-based company, called Hitachi ABB Power Grids Ltd has launched Grid-eMotion Fleet.

Tipper body specialist, Thompsons Group, has developed the Loadmaster X-Lite, which is Thompsons’ lightest ever steel tipper rigid body.

Mack Trucks Inc unveiled its Mack LR battery electric vehicle at WasteExpo 2019.

Camcon Automotive Ltd is claiming heavy-duty diesel truck fleets could save millions of pounds in fuel costs and that commercial vehicle OEMs could meet increasingly stringent emissions regulations by adopting its digital engine technology.

July saw the arrival in the UK of the first right hand drive all-electric truck from Renault Trucks UK & Ireland – a wholly-owned subsidiary of Renault Trucks SAS.

Super Trim Plus and Premier Trim Plus are the names of new lightweight non-woven fabrics for use by bus and coach manufacturers for roof linings, wall sides, seat backs and luggage compartments from international transportation fabrics specialist, Camira Transport Fabric Ltd.

Electric drivetrain supplier, Lightning Systems, a developer of zero-emission drivetrains since the start of 2020 has been working in partnership with hydrogen fuel cell engine and fuelling solutions company, Plug Power Inc, to develop electric, fuel cell-powered Class 6 trucks capable of supporting middle-mile delivery logistics between warehouses and distribution centres.

Thermo King Financial Solutions, a division of Thermo King Europe Ltd, has launched premier+, an all-in-one flexible financial solution featuring a fully integrated refrigeration unit, trailer, telematics and service solution for one monthly payment.

Lightning Systems, a producer of electrified vehicle conversions, has added the Ford F-550 to its expanding range of electric commercial vehicle options.

Moving floor specialist, Cargo Floor NV is advising customers of a change to its pressure filter.