T&BB will be sure to keep you updated on the latest HVS news moving into 2025 but the recent departure of Ian Palmer (Managing Director) certainly doesn’t fill us with confidence moving into the year ahead.

The ultimate purpose of the project is to help address Japan’s increasing shortage of long-distance truck drivers.

The company showcased a new “inward gliding” or ‘IG’ door and a “slim line” door concept.

The company called the test a “milestone” on its path to commercialisation of self-driving trucks, which it aims to achieve by 2027.

Allison claims the 60,000 square-foot facility is the only one of its kind in the Midwest allowing Cummins to thoroughly test engine performance, durability and emissions across a range of conditions.

Plus says it is now ready to begin the second phase of self-driving truck deployment, meaning pilots with customers in America and Europe.

TIP is trialling an electric regen axle system – developed jointly by Thermo King Europe and BPW – with a refrigerated semi-trailer in Britain.

While the vehicle is stationary – for example, when loading or unloading cargo – the power bank recharges the traction battery, effectively acting as a range extender.

Zhija, established in 2016, is understood to be the first company in China to be awarded a licence to carry out heavy-duty autonomous truck trials on the country’s open roads.

“The factory in China is ready for the serial production of several solutions developed by Marcopolo," said Luis Moraes Goes, director of international operations.

Testing and validation will take place at Fortescue’s iron ore operations in Christmas Creek, Western Australia.

During a press conference at the show, Güriş said that Parsan is now working with AVL to adapt the e-axle for series production.