This acquisition strengthens Hitachi’s (Hitachi Energy’s Grid-eMotion division**) position in the electric mobility sector by expanding its product portfolio and production capacity of its electric vehicle charging equipment.

At the show, Hyvia presented a Renault Master van with fuel cell electric driveline which was converted into a workshop vehicle by Kollé of Santeny.

The ‘E-500e’ is powered directly by the vehicle battery and does not require additional investment in a dedicated battery or shore connection module.

T&BB has been in contact with the accounting firm, Ernst & Young (EY) who is handling the administration process.

According to data from ACAU (Association of Uruguay), 3,137 trucks and buses were sold, compared with 2,993 in the previous year.

The valve cap sensor is screwed directly onto the valve of a bus, truck or trailer tyre and measures the tyre pressure in real time. The data is accessed through the ContiConnect tyre app. This entry-level valve cap solution allows fleet managers quicker and easier tyre management, saving time and boosting profitability.

Ecuador, one of the smallest South American markets for motor vehicles, virtually stood still in terms of registrations in 2023 v 2022 with an increase of just 0.2%

he Peruvian CV market finished the year in 2023 with the sale of 17,327 trucks and buses, 2.3% down in the 17,729 vehicles sold in the previous year.

Valued at GBP 9 billion just three years ago, it has been a tumultuous time for the OEM, whose shares were delisted from the Nasdaq stock market on January 30, 2024, due to non-compliance. With 400 jobs at risk, the business will now look to sell off any and every asset it can, in order to pay back its creditors.

The ‘Ram ProMaster EV’ is powered by an electric powertrain offering 200 kW/268 horsepower and 302-lbs-ft of torque, and a 110-kWh battery providing a range of up to 162 miles for urban applications.

The new battery electric eSprinter now boasts a range of up to 440 kilometres, thanks to an updated powertrain with an electric axle and lithium iron phosphate batteries.

The Brazilian commercial vehicle market registered 128,777 trucks and buses (commercial vehicles at 3.5 tonnes and above GVW), a drop of 12.05% compared with 146,429 units sold in 2022.