The ITxPT aims to widen the interoperability between IT systems in the public transportation sector in the European and North American markets by creating an "open architecture".

The bus and coach group reported revenues of USD2.3bn for the entire year, a 3% decrease on the year before.

Daimler Truck AG, based in Stuttgart, Germany, has announced the launch of its new product engineering and IT centre in Bangalore, India, named Daimler Truck Innovation Centre India (DTICI).

Daimler Truck AG, based in Stuttgart, Germany, has announced the delivery of its very first series production eActros to operator DB Schenker. The eActros 300, produced at the Daimler plant in Wörth am Rhein, will be used for heavy-duty distribution.

Van Hool, Kiepe Electric, and Alstom will be collaborating on a vehicle based on the Exqui.City line of buses for BRT lines.

The Preset Plus eHub, which is designed to efficiently capture waste energy from braking, will become compatible with Meritor's suspensions, brakes, and tyre inflation systems for trailers.

Companies including Cummins and Traton, as well as multiple tyre manufacturers, have suspended their operations in the Russian Federation and have halted all exports.

Meritor will join Road Ready's partner network, meaning that data on Meritor truck-trailer components will be collected by the 'LogIQ' telematics network.

It was back in 2019 that Hispacold started to deliver its first of 37 full electric HVAC systems for Alexander Dennis’ E400EV electric double deck models. The vehicles were equipped with two electric HVAC systems, one for passengers, the DDE HP E400 EV, and one for the driver, DCAB HP E400 EV.

The share of the market held by battery-electric and plug-in electric vehicles in 2021 across the LCV, truck, and bus segments was 3%, 0.5%, and 10.6% respectively.

The report finds that the technology in battery-electric terminal tractors currently on the market is “mature enough for fleets to be making investments” in them. 

The new-generation truck boasts 42% more energy, with battery capacity up to 376 kWh.