In early 2023, a new name was introduced to the commercial vehicle industry: “Accelera by Cummins”. It was the result of eight separate acquisitions made by parent company Cummins Inc over a period of as many years, all of them connected, albeit in different ways, to zero-emission technology. Naturally, Cummins wished to differentiate its new purchases from its ongoing engine business, and it is not the only legacy manufacturer to attempt a rebrand for its electric vehicle products (a la General Motors’ “Brightdrop” and Shyft Group’s “Blue Arc”). But it also aims to weld its acquisitions together into a single, cohesive unit capable of delivering “end-to-end electric solutions”. Molly Hale – who is the marketing communications manager for Accelera – explained: “There was this belief that we needed to have an identity all our own, to go to the market and explain the depth of the commitment and the depth of the investments in these technologies.”

Wabash began production of the 2026 DuraPlate Dry Van on 1 December last year, adding a new braking system and a lighter body.

The transaction, which is mainly components for car and light commercial vehicles, includes the manufacturing operations of two prominent engine parts brands of Moresa and TF Victor, which specialize in pistons and engine gaskets.

Net revenue tipped the BRA 1 billion mark, representing a 16.6% increase on Q3 in 2023.

Built in collaboration with Cojali and based on its Jaltest platform, ACom AE brings advanced diagnostic capabilities tailored to the electronic systems in new modern electric commercial vehicles.

Known for its supply of brake pads and linings to both the aftermarket and OE markets for more than 30 years, the company plans to ramp up the supply of brake discs and heavy-duty shock absorbers in North America.

Master Freios stated that it plans to utilize the expertise, structure and distribution network of EBS, which has a strong presence in European and Asian countries.

The Swedish manufacturer is adding two new active safety options – one for side collision avoidance and the other for emergency braking – to its heavy-duty truck ranges across all markets.

In the last five years, Frasle says revenues associated with the sale of Controil extruded hoses, injected ducts and rubber components, such as bumpers, cushions and sealing items, have tripled.

The American manufacturer announced in September that it is adding two new third-party options to its semi-trailers: a lightweight brake drum from Accuride; and a liftgate battery charger from Schmitz Cargobull’s North American joint venture with Utility.

While the spotlight was on its combustion technology at its stand at IAA Transportation 2024 – held between 17-22 September in Hanover, Germany – American powertrain manufacturer Cummins Inc also had a lot to say about its alternative offerings, now grouped under the name of ‘Accelera’. Informally, the Accelera brand covers all “the electric stuff”, while the legacy engine components, together with the non-electric axle, braking, and suspension products acquired from Meritor, retain the Cummins name. However, Cummins envisages that, eventually, the “electric stuff” will become the core of its business.

Most of its ADB22X and ADB22X-LT air disc brakes are produced at its manufacturing plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The major investment went into a 130,000-square-foot expansion project in 2020.