The ‘RD1’ is an upgrade on Masats’ previous ramp designs which combines an electric ramp with a manual ramp, meaning that the latter can be employed in the case of a power failure.

Netherlands

Knapen Trailers tweaks product line with TPRS technology to comply with legislation changes

By Luke Willetts – 19th April 2025

New European legislation mandates tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) for all new commercial vehicles, including trailers, requiring real-time alerts for pressure changes exceeding 20%.

Battery Systems, Supercapacitors & Solar

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Webasto signs battery recycling deal with Aachen University spin-off

Germany

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Agreement

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Sustainability

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Battery Systems, Supercapacitors & Solar

Webasto signs battery recycling deal with Aachen University spin-off

By Bradley Osborne – 18th April 2025

Webasto claims that, using a combination of mechanical, thermal, and hydrometallurgical methods, Cylib can fully recover lithium, graphite, and other materials from a used battery pack, exceeding the requirements of upcoming European Union regulations.

Germany

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Retrofit & Refurbishment

Kiepe Electric partners with BMZ for U.S. retrofit project

By Luke Willetts – 3rd April 2025

Kiepe announced that its U.S. engineering team was working with German battery manufacturer, the BMZ Group to customise its MAGNUS+ battery to fit with its own electric systems.

India

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Agreement

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Electrical Systems & Components

EKA signs MOU with KPIT Technologies to produce EV components and systems

By RACE Innovations Pvt Ltd – 25th March 2025

The partnership is to focus on creating traction motors, controllers, vehicle control units, and battery management systems.

India

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Battery Systems, Supercapacitors & Solar

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Remanufacture & Recycling

BatX Energies launches lithium-ion battery recycling facility in Uttar Pradesh

By RACE Innovations Pvt Ltd – 23rd March 2025

USA

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Appointment

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Venture Capital

ONE reappoints Mujeeb Ijaz as CEO

By Bradley Osborne – 19th March 2025

India

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Investment

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Venture Capital

Vecmocon raises USD 10 million in Series A Funding round

By RACE Innovations Pvt Ltd – 13th March 2025

Autonomous Vehicles

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Plus and Torc agree deals with Nvidia in preparation for 2027 commercial launches

USA

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Agreement

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Autonomous Vehicles

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Plus and Torc agree deals with Nvidia in preparation for 2027 commercial launches

By Bradley Osborne – 17th April 2025

The two autonomous vehicle firms announced separate partnerships with chip designer Nvidia Corporation to integrate Nvidia products in their self-driving trucks.

Germany

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Autonomous Vehicles

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Investment

An update on the Jost and Aitonomi TeleRetail partnership

By Luke Willetts – 30th March 2025

JOST and Aitonomi are collaborating on integrating JOST's automatic comfort coupling system (KKS) and steering and axle systems with Aitonomi's AutoPilot, creating fully autonomous transport solutions for depots and port terminals.

USA

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Appointment

Karin Rådström appointed to board of Torc Robotics

By Bradley Osborne – 16th March 2025

Rådström was appointed to the board on 1 January, joining John O’Leary, president and CEO of Daimler Truck North America; Stefan Kürschner, CFO of Daimler Truck NA; and Peter Vaughan Schmidt, the CEO of Torc.

Sweden

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Prototype, Testing & Trials

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Autonomous Vehicles

Volvo to test bus with automated driving in and out of bus stops

By Bradley Osborne – 13th March 2025

France

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Engineering, Testing & Certification Services

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AI, Digitalisation & Robotics

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Autonomous Vehicles

UTAC expands testing services for AI-equipped and autonomous vehicles

By Bradley Osborne – 12th March 2025

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Rocsys to supply hands-free chargers to Maasvlakte 2

By Bradley Osborne – 11th March 2025

Transmissions

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USA

DTNA adopts Allison Transmission technology for Freightliner and Western Star models

By Luke Willetts – 17th April 2025

This longstanding partnership between DTNA and Allison Transmission reinforces their dedication to improving vehicle efficiency and promoting sustainability in the commercial trucking industry.

USA

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Product

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ADAS & Safety Systems

Kenworth and Peterbilt upgrade heavy truck ADAS with latest Bendix Fusion package

By Bradley Osborne – 11th April 2025

The Peterbilt ‘Model 579’ and Kenworth ‘T680’ will now be offered with the latest Bendix ‘Fusion’ package, which uses a forward-facing camera to enable collision mitigation systems such as “pedestrian automatic emergency braking”.

Saudi Arabia

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Product

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Distribution & Aftermarket

Tata Motors launches its first truck with an automated transmission in Saudi Arabia

By RACE Innovations Pvt Ltd – 6th April 2025

Tata M0otor sells vehicles in Saudi through a ten-year-old partner distributor.

USA

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Performance

Allison has achieved record net sales for two consecutive years

By Luke Willetts – 25th March 2025

India

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Agreement

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Transmissions

Ashok Leyland adopts fully automatic transmissions from Allison for latest low entry city bus

By RACE Innovations Pvt Ltd – 24th March 2025

UK

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Transmissions

Allison extends food waste truck transmission warranty in the UK to boost competitiveness ahead of changes to UK food waste recycling regulations

By Luke Willetts – 8th March 2025

ADAS & Safety Systems

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USA

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Product

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ADAS & Safety Systems

International to fit illuminated stop signs as standard on CE Series school buses

By Bradley Osborne – 17th April 2025

All new battery electric ‘CE Series’ school buses will now come with two features: “Illuminated School Bus Signs” and “Fully Illuminated Stop Arms”, referring to the school bus sign above the windscreen and the extendable arm on the left-hand side, respectively.

India

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Investment

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Brakes & Braking Systems

ZF CVS India makes new ESC test track in Chennai available to all

By RACE Innovations Pvt Ltd – 27th March 2025

This new test track is for testing vehicle braking and is specifically for testing Electronic Stability Control (ESC) systems.

Spain

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Connectivity

Free Article

DAF brings next-generation trucks to Malaga for a ride & drive

By Luke Willetts – 16th January 2025

The Dutch OEM has introduced significant enhancements to its new generation truck series, focusing on three key areas: efficiency, safety, and comfort.

USA

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ADAS & Safety Systems

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Autonomous Vehicles

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Agreement

Plus to integrate disabled vehicle warning system in autonomous trucks

By Bradley Osborne – 14th January 2025

Plus says it will incorporate the H.E.L.P. system in its self-driving trucks, mitigating risks in the event that a truck is rendered inoperable by a system or base vehicle issue.

AI, Digitalisation & Robotics

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Hyundai develops AI-based logistics platform with Sendy

South Korea

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AI, Digitalisation & Robotics

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Aftermarket

Hyundai develops AI-based logistics platform with Sendy

By Will Pulson – 16th April 2025

AI-powered platform to help improve logistics efficiency.

Germany

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Aftermarket

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AI, Digitalisation & Robotics

Knorr Bremse teams up with WESP to deliver digital solutions for CV workshops

By Luke Willetts – 13th April 2025

Their first joint project is a workshop benchmarking system aimed at helping commercial vehicle workshops identify opportunities to improve sales and streamline operations. This system will be tested and further developed in collaboration with selected pilot workshops in the Netherlands and Germany.

Germany

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USA

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Agreement

Traton partners with Applied Intuition to develop software-defined vehicles

By Bradley Osborne – 2nd April 2025

The two companies will partner to develop a software platform shared across Traton’s brands, including MAN, Scania, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus.

India

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Product

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Connectivity

ZF introduces AI-powered fleet management platform in India

By RACE Innovations Pvt Ltd – 30th March 2025

Germany

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Connectivity

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AI, Digitalisation & Robotics

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Appointment

Sonatus opens office in Frankfurt to expand German business

By Bradley Osborne – 23rd February 2025

USA

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AI, Digitalisation & Robotics

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Agreement

Workhorse implements product development and lifecycle management tools from Siemens

By Bradley Osborne – 3rd December 2024