The Californian trailer manufacturer has made two separate moves to change the structure of its distribution network: it acquired a trailer sales company in the state of Oregon, and it merged two of its dealer groups in the western United States into a single entity.

With the Eclipse CANought project, the partners hope to advance the development of software-defined vehicles by making it easier for commercial vehicles to receive updates over the air.

According to Kleanbus, conversions cost just 20% of the cost of a new battery-electric bus and offer, when completed, significantly lower emissions to the diesel powered vehicle it replaces.

The B7.2 will enter series production in 2027 at the Rocky Mount Engine Plant in North Carolina.