The project is employing PACCAR’s Peterbilt 579M trucks utilising Aurora’s latest version of its integrated hardware and autonomy software system, the Aurora Driver Beta 5.0, which is the cornerstone of the company’s autonomous trucking service, Aurora Horizon.

The shipments were made to the Adani-run ports of Ennore, Katupalli, Hazira and Mundra and has been widely publicised as the first sizeable batch order for heavy-duty electric trucks for port operation in India.

Biznek joins from industrial engine manufacturer, Kohler Power Systems, where over the last 10 years he served in the roles of General Manager of Marine & Power Solutions, Vice President of Global Operations & Supply Chain and as Vice President of Operations & Engine Development. 

With 1,682 electric buses on order, SP Trans says more orders are expected as some transport operating companies have not yet submitted their new purchase requests.

The company announced the order for 500 articulated E-WAY electric city buses to Flemish government-owned public transport operator De Lijn, over the next six years, with the first 65 to be dispatched by Q1 2024.

BAE Systems is the only powertrain supplier to have received both ‘Low’ and ‘No’ emissions awards under the USD1.17bn DoT FTA Low or No Emission (Low-No) Grant Program

This follows a new partnership agreement with VW Argentina, VWCO's dealer principle in Argentina for the last 25 years.

The Higer Azure A12BR is already fully approved by SPTRANS, the transport authority in the city of São Paulo. Local production planned with start of production scheduled for 2023.

The 407,000-sq-ft facility, referred to as the ‘Plug Vista’ facility, reportedly features advanced automation, allowing for greatly increased scale and efficiency in the assembly of fuel cell systems for applications such as trucks.

Seres Brasil Ltda* is a new company in Itupeva, State of São Paulo, to sell electric vans and trucks in Brazil built and supplied by Chinese vehicle builder, DFSK Motor of Chongqing.

The truck is operating in the new districts of Nordhavn, Sydhavn and Amager and reportedly finishes with 40% of its battery capacity still left unused at the end of a typical day.

Jost JV in Brazil displayed the Jost Bus Link Articulation at Fenatran 2022 in November marking its debut in this components supply segment.