Irish reefer operator, McCulla is set to trial Hydrogen Vehicle Systems’ hydrogen fuel cell HGVs in 2025 to assess the performance and TCO of the vehicles to explore the potential eligibility to be integrated into its fleet.

This new VO.2 electric truck variant is undergoing trials and is expected to go into pilot production later this year.

Webasto’s new traction battery, the ‘Standard Battery Pro 40’, is a compact system measuring 960x687x302 mm and weighing 297 kg.

Tata Motors in recent years has been expanding its export markets. South Africa along with countries in West and North Africa are now target markets.

Phillips says that its patented design is made from monocrystalline silicon, which is thinner and more flexible than glass.

Irizar announced that Belgian transport operator De Lijn has ordered up to 100 ie tram electric buses, which will operate in Flanders.

At the CV show, AEM showcased its HDSRM300 motor in Adgero’s retrofit kinetic energy recovery system (KERS) solution. Designed for truck operators, this system combines AEM electric motors with ultracapacitors and heavy-duty power electronics, offering a bolt-in retrofit solution to hybridise existing combustion vehicles.

The new EiV 9 is a 9-metre, 16-ton gross vehicle weight low entry city bus, powered using a Permanent Magnet Synchronous AC Motor offering an output of 235Kw @ 1330 rev/min fitted with lithium ion NMC batteries in modular battery packs for different storage capacity options.

Called ‘PlusProtect’, the new software uses automatic emergency braking to help the driver avoid collisions with other road users and obstacles.

The all-electric eCanter for India is to be imported as a Completely Built-up Unit (CBU) from Japan, where the battery electric platform of the first-generation eCanter has been in production since the beginning of 2017.

The specialist facility offers HVS complete build capabilities encompassing a complex toolroom ensuring quality design and prototyping. Each of the prototypes will be used to test specific aspects of the vehicle involving strength, durability and efficiency.

Van den Oetelaar will be replacing Patrick Dean, who will leave to the U.S. to take up the position of Director of Paccar Electronics.