The standardised interface of Schmitz’s TrailerConnect telematics has been integrated into the ‘TIP Insight’ system, and customers may choose to allow trailer data to automatically transfer from one to the other.

The planned joint venture would repurpose an existing Mercedes-Benz facility in Central or Eastern Europe for the production of electric vans based on two vehicle platforms.

Two FM Electric trucks will be deployed to handle the internal flow of goods between two Ikea factories located 14 kilometres apart in Zbąszynek and Babimost in western Poland.

The German corporation plans to invest in its plants at Düsseldorf and Ludwigsfelde to prepare them for the ramp-up of electric van production over the next several years.

‘Karno’, made by metal additive manufacturing or 3D printing, is designed to generate power from over 20 different fuel types, including hydrogen, natural gas, propane, ammonia, and conventional fuels.

The Ideanomics-subisidary will supply electric powertrains for 62 street sweepers, built by Global Environmental Products and set to be delivered to cities across the USA.

The 18-metre articulated bus, with 8 storage tanks holding up to 51.2kg of hydrogen, can travel 350 km carrying up to 138 passengers.

The ‘389X’, available in day cab or 72”/78” Sleeper configurations, is a limited-run model with a distinctive black design of only 1,389 units, available to order from Peterbilt dealers.

JAC Motors do Brasil has launched another electric model in Brazil – the 12.5t gvw, JAC E-JT 12.5. The new model, its seventh for the Brazilian market, which has been introduced in response to customers requests for a truck with a higher payload capacity.

The retrofit firm will be offering customers the option to electrify used models of the Actros MP5 range – launched in 2019 as an 18-tonne 4x2 tractor unit – and it will also be producing up to 2,500 units by 2030.

The LFSe+ has passed the Bus Testing Program - certification from which is a prerequisite when qualifying for federal incentive programs.

The ‘Xcelsior CHARGE FC’ succeeds the ‘CHARGE H2’ and is fitted with the latest fuel cell power modules and electric motors from Ballard and Siemens respectively.