ZF India is implementing its 2021 REFRESH INDIA strategy, which focuses on offering next generation mobility solutions through the combination of the   ZF technologies, as well as new emerging ACE technologies - Autonomous, Connected and Electrification.

Having announced its ‘E-Mobility kit’ in 2023 – a portfolio of advanced electric drives, auxiliary components and complete systems for medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles – ZF says it plans to ramp up production from 2025 to meet demand.

The e-Sys is an electric energy recovery and auxiliary traction system developed exclusively by Randoncorp subsidiaries. The Mexican market, according to Suspensys, on average is 25,000 new semi-trailers per year, and is the second largest in Latin America, behind Brazil.

The establishment of Krone Norge AS is part of a wider strategic restructuring of the Krone Scandinavian sales network. This subsidiary replaces its previous sales partner, Vogn Service, which has been exclusively importing Korne products into the region since 2008.

The German trailer manufacturer's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) were positive, standing at EUR108.5m – whereas the company reported a loss of EUR15m the year before.

With 100 or so single temperature trailers operating in the UK, Tiger Trailers is now offering the market a tri-temperature version.

The Randon Group has changed its name as it transitions to being a global company with increasing focus on digital technology and financial services.

On 30 March, Schmitz Cargobull UK Ltd marked the official opening of its trailer assembly facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by customers and members of the press.

Randon says it has expanded its portfolio of export products to the country; all its Tank and Dry Bulk semi-trailers are shipped CBU (Completely Built Up).

The brand organises a disparate set of different business operations which relate to transport and industry decarbonisation, including: fuel cell and battery manufacturing; electric powertrain products; and electrolysers for producing green hydrogen.

This new division is the working combination of two formerly independent companies, V.S.E. Vehicle Systems Engineering B.V. (VSE) of Veenendaal, near Utrecht, Netherlands and Hemscheidt Fahrwerktechnik GmbH & Co. KG of Haan, Germany.

T&BB spoke to representatives of Saietta – a British e-powertrain developer – and its Dutch subsidiary (formerly known as e-Traction) about how the group came to make its first steps into the market for heavy-duty vehicles.