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Mahle to supply engine components for MAN hydrogen truck

By Bradley Osborne – 4th December 2024

Mahle is contracted to supply a “hydrogen power cell unit” and other components to MAN for its ‘hTGX’ truck, which was announced earlier this year.

Netherlands

Autonomous Vehicles

Agreement

Rocsys and Aidrivers partner to automate port logistics with self-driving vehicles and hands-free charging

By Bradley Osborne – 4th December 2024

The two companies plan to integrate Rocsys’ ‘ROC-1’ hands-free charger with Aidrivers’ autonomous digital infrastructure which allows terminal tractors to drive themselves safely in the port.

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LCV truck market dips 5% in first half of the year

By Jim Gibbins – 4th December 2024

Production decreased by 8.7%, while exports saw sales improve by 8.6%.

“The trend is our friend”: Voith’s mild-hybrid DIWA NXT for interurban applications

Germany

Transmissions

Product

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“The trend is our friend”: Voith’s mild-hybrid DIWA NXT for interurban applications

By Bradley Osborne – 3rd December 2024

USA

Daimler Truck North America announces fifth generation Freightliner Cascadia

By Luke Willetts – 3rd December 2024

Truck & Van

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Workhorse implements product development and lifecycle management tools from Siemens

USA

AI, Digitalisation & Robotics

Agreement

Workhorse implements product development and lifecycle management tools from Siemens

By Bradley Osborne – 3rd December 2024

Justifying the choice, Workhorse said that Siemens’ software meant it could eliminate the “costly” multi-computer-aided-design environment it relied on before.

India

Statistics

Registrations

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Tractor sales decline modestly in first six months of fiscal year 2024/25

By RACE Innovations Pvt Ltd – 3rd December 2024

Tractor production decreased by a greater percentage of 9.9%, falling from 33,269 units to 29,985 units.

Israel

Appointment

REE appoints new company director and CFO

By Bradley Osborne – 2nd December 2024

The EV platform manufacturer announced two major appointments: Rajesh Goel as member of the Board of Directors; and Hai Aviv as Chief Financial Officer.

Indonesia

Distribution & Aftermarket

Product

Toyota launches new Hilux Rangga in Indonesia

By Will Pulson – 2nd December 2024

India

Statistics

Registrations

Premium Article

Rigid truck market slides 8% in first half of fiscal year 2024/25

By RACE Innovations Pvt Ltd – 2nd December 2024

USA

Agreement

Distribution & Aftermarket

Shyft Group expands Blue Arc dealer network by 75 locations

By Bradley Osborne – 1st December 2024

Bus & Coach

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Distribution & Aftermarket

Euro Bus 2024: Karsan enters the UK and Ireland

By Luke Willetts – 2nd December 2024

The company is bringing its electric minibus (the 6-metre e-Jest) to British consumers through Horsham-based dealer, EVM UK Ltd.

USA

Manufacture

Mergers & Acquisitions

Nova Bus sells Plattsburgh facility to Micro Bird

By Bradley Osborne – 2nd December 2024

Nova Bus announced last year that it would cease production at Plattsburgh by 2025, citing the location’s weak profitability.

Brazil

Order

Iveco Bus delivers 253 school buses to Ceará State in Brazil

By Jose Secco – 1st December 2024

Iveco Bus is authorized to supply more than 7,000 school buses under the Caminho da Escola programmes.

Austria

Battery Electric

Order

MAN receives order for 27 battery electric buses from Austrian private operator

By Bradley Osborne – 1st December 2024

Belgium

Battery Electric

Tender

Solaris wins tender for 45 double-articulated buses for Liège

By Bradley Osborne – 30th November 2024

South Korea

Battery Systems, Supercapacitors & Solar

Restructure

ONE closes South Korea office

By Bradley Osborne – 30th November 2024

Trailer

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France

Refrigeration Systems

The Reefer Group and Trailer Dynamics announce strategic partnership

By Luke Willetts – 28th November 2024

The companies are set to develop a fully electrified refrigerated trailer that aims to reduce emissions in the cold chain logistics industry.

Refrigeration Systems

Product

Sunswap launches commercial production of solar-powered TRUs

By Bradley Osborne – 27th November 2024

The ten ‘Endurance’ TRUs were the first to be produced at the company’s new headquarters and production facility in Leatherhead.

USA

Brakes & Braking Systems

Product

Manufacture

Fras-le diversifies product portfolio to expand brake business in North American market

By Jose Secco – 27th November 2024

Known for its supply of brake pads and linings to both the aftermarket and OE markets for more than 30 years, the company plans to ramp up the supply of brake discs and heavy-duty shock absorbers in North America.

Sweden

Connectivity

Product

Scania opens up fleet management platform to all truck and trailer makes

By Bradley Osborne – 26th November 2024

Scania says that, with “Complete Fleet”, it addresses the fact that many operators have mixed fleets of trucks and trailers of different ages and from different manufacturers.