The new generation will support the vehicle’s safety functions, namely its blind spot and moving-off information systems, which are required in commercial vehicles subject to the EU General Safety Regulation.

The company says it has developed new assembly procedures for the Pioneer’s distinctive features, including its grille, headlamp defrost system, and advanced digital systems, including the ‘MackProtect’ ADAS suite.

In addition, Schmitz has committed to sharing its innovations in temperature-controlled transportation with Sub Zero and helping it to modernise its facility in Pune, Maharashtra.

Upgraded bus has 960 km driving range.

Plus says it will investigate how data from Goodyear’s “intelligent” tyre technology suite, ‘SightLine’, can enhance its ‘SuperDrive’ autonomous system.

The company completed comprehensive testing of a Level 4 autonomous ‘e-Centro’ midi bus carried out by TÜV Rheinland at its “Smart City” test track in Hungary.

Buses are designed and tested by Dinobus with manufacturing contracted to Xiamen Kinglong.

In the past month, Mullen changed its name to “Bollinger Innovations Inc” and carried out measures to consolidate its operations and improve its financial standing.

Production is expected to start in Q5 2025. This is a part of Cenntro’s plan to establish decentralised assembly hubs globally that serve local territories. 

Falcon LiDAR has a detection range of up to 500 metres.

Following the completion of an all-stock transaction towards the end of this year, Motiv will be merged with a subsidiary of Workhorse in exchange for newly-issued shares of Workhorse common stock.

Montracon’s managing director, Ray McSorley, emphasised that there will be no changes to the way the company operates following its acquisition by the Martin Group.