The Bundesministerium für Digitales und Verkehr (“Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport”, or BMDV) has committed a total of EUR24.6m in subsidies to Volta Trucks’ German customers.

The German component and mobility systems manufacturer published its annual report for 2022, showing a 14% increase on its total sales for 2021, which were EUR38bn.

The company produced 381 units in 2022, up from 156 units in 2021 and generated USD 24.4 million in 2022, up 16% from USD 21 million in 2021.

ABC Companies, the exclusive importer and distributor of Van Hool coaches, works with OEM chassis and body builders in the USA to deliver custom products to operators.

Paccar announced earlier this year that Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks built from 2024 onwards will be installed with Platform Science's 'Virtual Vehicle' edge computing hardware.

In 2022, the Canadian manufacturer of gas engines made USD305.7m, a 2% fall compared to revenues (USD312.4m) reported in 2021.

ABC offers two electric coach models, the Van Hool CX45E triaxle single high deck model and TDX25E triaxle double deck coach.

Its subsidiary, PowerCo, will build gigafactories for EV battery cells in Sagunto, near Valencia, Spain, and in St Thomas, Ontario, Canada, to open in 2026 and 2027 respectively.

The agreement with Italian lightweight automotive components manufacturer, Poggipolini, will see both companies combine resources, skills and research and development projects regarding battery module and pack design solutions to service the automotive EV sector.

DAF Trucks Ltd has entered the UK’s Capital Cities Challenge EV Rally, showcasing its 19-tonne LF Electric truck across a five-day 1000-mile driving event, designed to test both the vehicle as well as the necessary charging infrastructure that will be utilised.

The powertrain manufacturer is investing in its Power Generation facility in Minnesota and its Jamestown Engine Plant in the state of New York.

The fuel cell uses a trapezoid flow field design enhancing temperature consistency responsible for increasing hydrogen production, durability and efficiency.