The two companies are developing a truck, code named 'Oxygen', with easy manoeuvrability and safety as design priorities.

BAE Systems Inc, based in Endicott, New York, is set to unveil a new e-powertrain solution for the truck market in collaboration with Meritor Inc of Troy, Michigan.As part of the collaboration, Meritor will manufacture the e-axle and its electric motor, with BAE Systems contributing the power electronics and systems integration.

The order, a mix of waste collection trucks, box-body trucks and a single hooklift truck, will be delivered to municipal waste firm ARC through to the first half of 2023.

This T&BB report from Renault Trucks UK's press trip to Blainville-sur-Orne outlines the French manufacturer's e-mobility offering and critically examines its business strategy.

The EPA has proposed the introduction of more stringent restrictions on the emission of greenhouse gases and nitrogen oxides from heavy-duty vehicles as soon as model year 2027.

The specialty chassis and truck body manufacturer achieved sales of USD991.8m in 2021 and USD227.3m in Q4.

Dayco Products, based in Roseville, Michigan, has announced a partnership with Nuvera Fuel Cells LLC, a manufacturer of fuel cells based in Billerica, Massachusetts. Under the agreement, the two firms will jointly develop an integrated fuel cell electric power solution. Nuvera will contribute its eighth-generation fuel stack, with Dayco offering energy management controls and system integration.

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), has announced it has selected a consortium to develop and implement an inductive charging vehicle pilot. The agency claims it is the first of its kind in the USA. Electreon¹, a provider of wireless charging solutions for EVs will lead the group, with support from partners such as Ford Motor Co.

BorgWarner Inc, based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA, has announced it has signed an agreement with Santroll Automotive Components of Tianjin, China, to purchase its eMotor business for approximately USD220 million. The deal is expected to close in late Q1 2022.

Seat and interior parts manufacturer Grammer AG, based in Ursensollen, Germany, has announced it has signed an agreement with Fricke Group as a sales partner for the European market. The Fricke Group operates extensive spare parts warehouses in 66 locations across 25 European countries.

CALSTART has recently published its annual ‘Zeroing in on Zero-Emission Trucks’ report highlighting that, as of December 2021, there have been 1,215 ZETs (zero-emission trucks) deployed on US roads.¹ Crucially, however, CALSTART estimates that over 60% of ZETs deployed in the US are no longer operational. Consequently, the true number of active ZETs is much lower than initially suggested.

Akron, Ohio-based Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co has announced its financial results for 2021. The firm reported net sales of USD17.5 billion, a 42% increase from the 2020 period, primarily due to its acquisition of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, based in Findlay, Ohio.