The two companies have drawn up a plan to establish a dedicated truck upfit and modification centre which will be run by Shyft and located near Isuzu’s planned factory in Greenville, South Carolina.

Latest system is more durable and fuel-efficient, and cheaper

The UK government committed GBP 86 million to improve air quality in the region, of this amount, GBP 51.1 million is allocated directly towards bus investments, which includes the acquisition of 40 fully electric buses and the necessary charging infrastructure.

The bus is equipped with the Allison T280 transmission from Allisons' Torqmatic Series* of transmissions.

Flixbus - driving demand for e-coach in India.

This builds on the success of its ‘Black Mass’ facility, also in Sikandrabad, Uttar Pradesh, launched in 2022.

The Rhino 5536E truck is produced by heavy-duty start up by IPLTech Electric Pvt Ltd of Gurgaon

Kögel aims to strengthen its market presence in the UK and Ireland with a medium-term objective of capturing a 10% market share.

Deliveries will be completed by Spring 2026 before the region serves as host to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Schmitz stated that the two companies will combine their “expertise in designing and building superstructures on rigid chassis, including tarpaulin, boxes, and refrigerated solutions”.

This capital will help the company scale manufacturing at its 250,000 square foot production facility in Ohio. This strategic investment aims to meet the growing demand for zero-emission specialty vehicles, particularly in the American electric school bus sector.

Sales of medium and heavy rigid trucks (7.5t GVW and above) in India declined by 7% in the first three quarters (April-December) of fiscal year 2024-25, dropping to 168,233 units from 180,820 units in the same period of 2023-24.