Hariphil Asia Resources Inc (HARI), the Manila-based distributor of Hyundai commercial vehicles, launched the light-duty public bus after it was issued with a Certificate of Compliance (COC) in July by the Department of Transportation.

The company received an order for 900 new-generation eCanters from the Japanese leasing company, Yamato Transport. This marks the largest single order of the Next-Gen FUSO eCanter so far.

The ‘TracKing Pro’ expands on the basic offering which is installed as standard in all ‘Precedent’ transport refrigeration units since 2018.

The partners plan to initially invest a combined USD2.64bn to build a facility with a production capacity of 21 gigawatt hours (GWh) of batteries per year for commercial and industrial vehicle applications.

Under the expanded deal, MAN will use protective gases during the precision welding process, and then apply multiple coats: first, cataphoretic paint for corrosion protection, then varnish, and then a final coat of paint.

Michael Bycroft has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Asset Finance & Leasing.

Big Rig Manufacturing will assemble both diesel Enviro500 and battery-electric Enviro500EV Charge models.

With production set for 2027, the plant will be responsible for producing air handling units for air conditioners as well as full air conditioning systems.

The facility, which has been operational since July 2023, allows testing of both individual components and complete vehicles in real driving conditions, simulating all types of road and climate conditions (between -15 °C and +55°C in all seasons).

The deal between the two companies is aimed at helping legacy fleet operators transition to electric by providing a comprehensive offering for fleet deployment and charging infrastructure. The data provided will offer operators information on the status of their vehicles, batteries and charging infrastructure, enabling them to optimise their fleets.

Cummins said the acquisition would secure long-term access to the technology and facilities required by Cummins Emissions Solutions to meet the demand for low-emission products.

Mellor Bus was just another vehicle conversion specialist before it started taking Ducato vans and installing them with electric powertrains. Now, according to Gustavo Marqueta-Siibert, Group Business Development Director for Mellor’s parent, WN VTech Ltd, Mellor is challenging the major European bus manufacturers in segments and applications which have thus far been neglected in the transition to electric vehicles.