A new feature for its heavy-duty electric trucks will allow drivers to remotely start preheating or precooling the vehicle in order to maintain optimal battery performance in extreme ambient temperatures.

The GPS navigation software will include a range prediction feature and a proprietary geocode system which assigns an identifying string of random words to 3m2 coordinates.

The Shyft Group subsidiary upfitted bodies to two E-Transit pilot vehicles which are currently being tested with customers in North America.

The manufacturer is hiring an additional 100 employees at the site where it produces medium-duty diesel and electric trucks.

The 'T Robust 13L' is a revamped and reconditioned T series truck with a new engine and an aesthetic update.

Heniff Transportation will lease 10 trucks on a 'fleet-as-a-service' basis, with 90 more units to follow upon successful deployment of the initial order.

The sum is to be paid in five instalments, following the resolution of a government investigation which was initiated by fraud allegations against the company's founder, Trevor Milton.

Meritor will supply the Foton-Daimler joint venture with custom versions of its long-haul tandem and rear-drive axles, to be fitted on tractor units for the Chinese market.

The components manufacturer began production of the electric powertrain for Class 5-8 CVs in December 2021. It also announced supply agreements with Thomas Built Buses and Hexagon Purus.

China Yuchai aim to mass-produce the hydrogen internal combustion engine, which was developed by Guangxi Yuchai and the Beijing Institute of Technology.

Wilhelm Rehm, head of the new division in an interview with Truck & Bus Builder explains the strategy behind the move. Wilhelm Rehm, head of the new division in an interview with Truck & Bus Builder explains the strategy behind the move.

New tyre labelling introduced in May 2021 by the European Union for EU countries including Northern Ireland, must now be applied to new heavy-duty commercial vehicle tyres by all commercial vehicle suppliers and independent tyre suppliers.