Power systems manufacturer, Cummins Inc, based in Columbus, Indiana, has announced it is to receive substantial government funding for its hydrogen programmes.

Allison Transmission Inc, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, has announced the signing of a global strategic partnership with Beijing-based electric motor and drive component manufacturer, Jing-Jin Electric.

Transmission and propulsion specialist, Allison Transmission Inc, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA has signed  of an asset purchase agreement to acquire the transmission portfolio of India-based AVTEC Ltd’s off-highway business and AVTEC’s Madras Export Processing Zone (MEPZ) off-highway component machining business.

Ceres Power Holdings, based in Horsham, England, has announced the appointment of Caroline Hargrove to the position of Chief Technology Officer, and Mark Selby to the role of Chief Innovation Officer.

Jacobs Vehicle Systems, based in Bloomfield, Connecticut, and Tula Technology Inc of San Jose, California, have announced a cooperation agreement aimed at accelerating the development of Jacobs’ CDA cylinder deactivation technology in conjunction with Tula’s diesel Dynamic Skip Fire (dDSF) control algorithms.

PlusDrive will now incorporate thermal imaging capabilities, allowing it to detect objects and pedestrians more easily when normal visibility is obscured.

The Dutch manufacturer is trialling a fuel-cell electric terminal tractor, developed together with Zepp.solutions, in Delft.

The single reduction tandem bogie, designed for trucks towing gross trailer weights of up to 90 tonnes, has an axle which can be automatically disengaged to achieve fuel and driveability gains.

The new engine will be provided as an option for Scania's new high-floor K-chassis for coaches.

The S.KOe, which is based on the S.KO line of box body semi-trailers, is being piloted by STI Freight Management in Duisberg, Germany.

The Jewel E will provide a range of up to 250 miles and complies with the latest safety standards set by Transport for London.

Suspension components manufacturer, Link Manufacturing Inc of Sioux Center, Iowa, has unveiled a 4-part product range of ‘intelligent’ auxiliary suspension systems designed for heavy-duty trucks.