The joint venture, dubbed ‘Juna’, is based in Berlin and employs the digital freight-forwarding technology developed by Sennder.

Administrators from professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal sold the UK business and assets to a new entity, ‘Volta Commercial Vehicles Ltd’, supported by a hedge fund of Luxor Capital Group.

Sales of medium- and heavy-duty rigid trucks (7.5t gvw and above) in India grew by 8.7% in the second fiscal quarter (July-September, Q2) of FY 2023-24 to register 64,995 units from 59,778 units in the same quarter of fiscal year 2022-23.

With this delivery, Ashok Leyland claims it is the first OEM to supply a vehicle with an in-house developed LNG engine compliant to BS VI Stage II emissions guidelines. Ashok Leyland also launched a CNG version of the 1922 4x2 haulage truck.

Ross takes over the role of President from Lee C Banks, who will retire at the end of 2023 after 32 years at the company.

Parent group Stellantis North America released details of its model year 2025 ‘Ram’ pickup trucks, including a more powerful Ram 1500 and a new hybrid option. 

Stellantis is selling the facelifted vans, based on the long-running ‘Ducato’ line, under four brand names: Fiat, Citroën, Opel/Vauxhall and Peugeot.

Development work on the solid-state batteries will take place at the new facility in Fullerton, which covers 122,000 square feet.

Using a camera and visual analysis powered by artificial intelligence, Nauto’s technology can detect drowsiness or inattention in drivers and alert them.

Hyzon announced plans for a two-vehicle commercial trial with New Zealand’s largest truck operator, the TR Group, beginning in March 2024. Hyzon will power two FCEVs, fitted with its single-stack 200kW fuel cell system which will be deployed for three months.

The new FL and FE Electric trucks can be ordered now, with deliveries beginning in the first half of next year. 

Representing an approximate investment of USD600m, the new facility will be developed along “vertical production” principles a la Tesla, meaning that battery and vehicle assembly will take place at the same location.