Foton to invest USD1bn in new truck in Mexico with plans to enter the markets of Canda and USA via NAFTA.

Starting next year, Sunsundegui will be licensed to produce the Volvo ‘9700’ and ‘9900’ coach models, based on a new chassis which Volvo Buses introduced last year.

The American manufacturer claims the new alloy will make its engines more durable and efficient than was previously possible. 

The demonstration vehicle achieved 16 miles per gallon fuel efficiency and a 170% improvement in freight efficiency over the 2009 ‘SuperTruck I’ vehicle.

The company said trucks built on these two platforms will give it a presence in around 80% of the country’s heavy-duty truck sub-segments.

At ACT Expo in May, T&BB spoke to Dr Selda Gunsel – President of Shell Global Solutions and VP Fuels and Lubricants and Technology – who likened the 'Starship 3.0' to "a scientific paper on wheels", bringing together the best fuel-saving technologies available today.

The new facility is part of the company's plans to produce driveline components for both conventional ICE vehicles and electric vehicles.

The Model 589 also features Peterbilt’s latest advanced driver assistance systems, including collision mitigation and predictive cruise control to improve safety and fuel economy.

The new facility is to supply a full range of lubricants to a broad number of industrial segments including the on-highway road transport sector.

Cummins has had Euro VI engines in the market in Europe since 2013, with first introduction of on-board-diagnostic compliance tools for heavy-duty vehicles having been in 2010.

Volvo Group NA showcased a range of new and upcoming products, including its new e-axle and the cellcentric fuel cell system, and announced the extension of EV service provision to 36 locations across North America.

In this special T&BB feature, we speak with the CEO of a company making off-road buses which was founded in Ukraine and which has borne the brunt of the Russian-led invasion of the country.