The ultimate purpose of the project is to help address Japan’s increasing shortage of long-distance truck drivers.

The new GNSS-based toll collection system is scheduled to be implemented by April 2025.

The company has received orders totalling USD 4.3 million for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuel storage systems to be used in trucks using the new Cummins X15N natural gas engine.

The supply agreement is in support of the Baidyanath company’s plan to create a network of LNG refuelling stations in strategic locations across Central India.

The vehicle, a 12-tonne Renault Trucks ‘D’ model, was tested and approved by UTAC, which assessed its electromagnetic compatibility in line with UN ECE R100 and the conformity of its braking system.

The German company said it has taken the decision due to “intense cost and price pressures” from growing Asian competition.

Einride has partnered with American multinational drinks company PepsiCo, to provide a fleet of five digitally optimised electric heavy-duty trucks in Memphis, Tennessee.

The new extended-range E-Tech T will offer an energy storage capacity of 800 kWh, a significant expansion on the maximum capacity of 540 kWh which is offered with the current version of the truck.

The new truck with the Cummins-derived engine is believed to be the first of global engine partnership between Daimler and Cummins for medium duty engines at Euro VI and beyond.

The move comes shortly after the company signed a single order for 500 light trucks with a local logistics company in the country.

The budget is aimed at incentivizing around 28.81 lakh electric vehicles over the next two years!

The investment is to be used to support RSB’s plans for growth, focusing on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and expanding its global operations.