UK bus fleet operators are choosing to further extend the ‘lives’ of their vehicles with refurbishment bookings through AD24, ADL’s digital aftermarket software.

Employing 2,100 staff, the new facility predominantly produces electrical and air brake system components and telematics products for the CV industry.

The new eCanter truck, which was first unveiled in 2022, replaces the first model which was launched originally in 2017 with several significant upgrades in between, including the incorporation of many advanced safety features.

Great Dane debuted the FleetPulse smart trailer system, which has built-in sensors that collect and transmit data via the FleetPulse platform helping operators to maximise trailer productivity.

The focus of the two companies is to focus initially in the smaller buses, i.e. 28 to 30 foot transit bus segment.

The development of the Grand Executive and the Grand Shuttle represents a joint effort by Marcopolo’s engineering teams in Brazil and Mexico.

“Overall, Hyliion remains on schedule to start Hypertruck ERX system production in late 2023,” was one of the main statements in the executive summary for the financial year ending December 2022 at alternative drivetrain supplier startup, Hyliion Holdings Corp of Cedar Park Texas.

In order to achieve this goal, renewable energy projects supplying each of its major facilities will play a key role in providing green energy helping to gradually reduce the company’s carbon footprint.

DAF has announced expansion of its Eindhoven manufacturing plant to accommodate the assembly of its electric truck range, with series production of the XD and XF Electric range to commence in spring 2023.

'Smart Dash' is powered by a new system architecture which Scania claims will enable “smarter and quicker” communication and more robust cybersecurity.

In 2024, Hino plans to offer an electric version of its M and L series medium-duty trucks, branded as the M5e and L6e Series by integrating SEA Electric’s SEA-Drive power system.

Special drive modes, including off-road, manual, paver, split-shaft and rocking modes, and multiple PTO options have all been designed with rugged vocational applications in mind.