The launch models of the Proconve P8 (Euro VI) compliant BlueTec 6 diesel powered trucks are the Axor 2038 4x2 and Axor 2545 6x2 models.

Although it is today a manufacturer of various electric products – including e-powertrains, battery packs, and electrolysers – American engine manufacturer Cummins Inc is also concerned about regulation that focuses only on tailpipe emissions rather than a holistic well-to-wheels approach. In a previous conversation with Truck & Bus Builder, Bill Lamb, director of Cummins’ engine business platform strategy, noted that, with the current rate of battery-electric truck adoption, commercial vehicle manufacturers will find it extremely challenging to meet future CO2 emissions reduction targets without the help of two alternatives to pure electric: hybrid and biofuels. We met again at the recent Road Transport Expo, held between 24-26 June at NAEC Stoneleigh, to discuss not only alternatives to electric but also Cummins’ progress towards Euro 7.

Hyva’s global cranes business is stated as having sales revenue of around EUR 100 million.

This expansion strengthens Europe’s electric CV supply chain, reducing reliance on Asian imports and supporting regional job creation in green manufacturing.

The Defence Business (i.e. the IDV and ASTRA brands) has an enterprise value of EUR1.7 billion.

The six-month period was notably boosted by sales in June, which grew by 361.5% with 480 registrations.

The brand is looking to launch new energy (electric) trucks in the near future.

The order, valued at around EUR50m, is for 57 ‘Lion’s City 12 E’ buses, powered by pure electric drivelines, and 27 ‘Lion’s City 18’ artics with MAN’s ‘EfficientHybrid’ technology.

According to ANAC, the truck market has seen an upward trend since July 2024.

The AxTrax low-floor and CeTrax 2 electric drives; OnGuard Max; Collision Mitigation System; E-comp scroll air compressor; BusConnect. These are just some of the many products and services which the German company ZF has developed over the years, and all of these were on show at the UITP global summit in Hamburg, held between 15-18 June. Making these products and implementing them in buses has required a broad range of people with different competencies and specialisms; however, it takes one unit to promote them together with the regional sales and tailor them to people transportation. Truck & Bus Builder spoke with Daniel Majewski, Global head of Bus Solutions at ZF, about what makes the bus segment unique, how ZF supports manufacturers in keeping up to speed with the latest regulations and technologies, and how the implementation of new products and services is making Europe’s public transport safer and operational efficient.

The ‘Smart Charging Cube’, manufactured by German company AW Automotive, is a battery storage unit which can be used to power between one and four charging points, providing a maximum charging capacity of 400 kilowatts.

Commercial vehicle sales grew by 17.2% to 8,580 units in the first half of this year, compared with 7,319 from January to June 2024.