T&BB spoke with BAE Systems, who have thirty years of proven experience delivering hybrid electric drivetrains. They are proposing its parallel hybrid technology to help truck OEMs meet their emissions obligations on both sides of the Atlantic.

Plus says it will incorporate the H.E.L.P. system in its self-driving trucks, mitigating risks in the event that a truck is rendered inoperable by a system or base vehicle issue.

The commercial vehicle market over 2 tons gvw continued to decline sharply in the third quarter of 2024, by almost 19% to 43,267 units from an already weak 53,150 sales a year earlier.

Successful applicants will receive up to USD200,000 in the first phase to prove the feasibility of an idea; they may then receive up to USD1m towards further development of their idea, including prototyping, validation, and testing.

The market for commercial vehicles over 2 tons gvw declined by over 17% to 16,517 units in the third quarter of 2024 from strong year-earlier sales of 19,966 units.

The company also unveiled its new direct-injection hydrogen engine.

The new partnership aims to deliver more efficient, low and zero-emission drivetrain technologies.

The new trucks will replace the council’s current fleet vehicles, many of which are beyond their operational lifespan or are on hire.

Government aims to reduce CO2 emissions with increased use of biofuels in transportation

Commercial vehicle sales over 2 tons gvw improved by 12% to 34,394 unit in the third quarter of 2024, compared with the same quarter a year earlier when volumes plunged by 27% to 30,664 units.

Besides developing these trucks, the project includes investing in production facilities and feasibility studies into the European hydrogen value chain. The funding is to complement existing Daimler Truck projects focusing on liquefied hydrogen refuelling technology, storage and refilling logistics.

This partnership aims to enhance the fleet management capabilities and driver safety of its trucks in Australia.