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Nikola appoints Thomas Schmitt as CCO

By Bradley Osborne – 17th September 2024

Schmitt will oversee the company sales, commercial operations, dealerships, service, and marketing.

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DAF Trucks UK appoints Louis Jones to lead EV & Connected Services Director

By Luke Willetts – 14th September 2024

Leoni extends the contracts of senior management to ensure continuity

Germany

Appointment

Leoni extends the contracts of senior management to ensure continuity

By Luke Willetts – 7th September 2024

InoBat appoints Steven Chai as Chief Technology Officer

Slovak Republic

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InoBat appoints Steven Chai as Chief Technology Officer

By Luke Willetts – 6th September 2024

Goodyear appoints new Chief Digital Officer and new Chief Marketing Officer

USA

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Wheels & Tyres

Goodyear appoints new Chief Digital Officer and new Chief Marketing Officer

By Luke Willetts – 1st September 2024

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Netherlands

Ebusco appoints Erland Morelissen as new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)

By Luke Willetts – 16th August 2024

Morelissen is in charge of the company’s commercial strategy at a time when the company has been struggling with cash flow. He will report directly to founder and co-CEO Peter Bijvelds.

USA

Appointment

Bollinger Motors appoints new executive management team

By Luke Willetts – 15th August 2024

James Taylor will replace outgoing CEO and Founder Robert Bollinger who will continue as a board member. Furthermore, Bryan Chambers has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer (CFO) whilst Siva Kumar has been appointed as Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Vice president of Finance.

Appointment

Zenobē appoints Dr Donald Weir as CEO

By Bradley Osborne – 5th August 2024

Dr Weir will lead the company’s expansion into Europe and North America, according to Zenobē.

USA

Appointment

InCharge appoints new Chief Technology Officer

By Luke Willetts – 25th July 2024

India

Appointment

EKA appoints three senior executives as it looks to increase production

By Luke Willetts – 20th July 2024

USA

Appointment

Dan Kayser promoted to head of Commercial Operations at Navistar

By Bradley Osborne – 6th July 2024

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Strategy/Policy

Wrightbus sets its sights on European market leadership with expansion of workforce and production

By Bradley Osborne – 29th May 2024

The Northern Irish manufacturer claims to be the leader in electric buses in the UK and it is now aiming for leadership in the European market.

Ireland

Restructure

Distribution & Aftermarket

Harris Group announces business restructure and investment as Maxus sales in UK & Ireland grow

By Bradley Osborne – 21st February 2024

The company reported that sales of Maxus vans grew by 46% in 2023, while its battery electric vans took fourth place in the UK LCV-EV market, and it forecasts growth of 50% across all brands this year.

Recruitment

Wrightbus launches renewed recruitment drive till end of 2023

By Bradley Osborne – 17th September 2023

The bus manufacturer said it is looking to fill around 100 skilled and semi-skilled production positions at its factory in Northern Ireland, along with 50 apprenticeships.

Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Strategy/Policy

Loop Energy acquires site in the UK

By Bradley Osborne – 28th August 2022

The Canadian manufacturer of fuel cell systems is moving into a facility located in Grays, near the Port of London and OEM customer Tevva, marking Loop Energy’s entry into the European industrial economy.

Training

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DTNA launches Electric Vehicle Dealer Certification Programme

Investment

Aftermarket

Training

DTNA launches Electric Vehicle Dealer Certification Programme

By Luke Willetts – 26th March 2024

Certification requires the necessary aftermarket services including maintenance and repairs, expert consulting services and replacement parts distribution. Furthermore, the centres require charging infrastructure with dedicated BEV serving bays as well as staff upskilling to meet the requirements of BEV fleet maintenance. This enhances DTNA’s aftermarket services across North America.

Germany

Battery Systems, Supercapacitors & Solar

Aftermarket

MAN to open up to 8 repair centres for EV batteries in Europe in 2024 & 2025

By Bradley Osborne – 20th March 2024

MAN opened its first battery repair centre in 2020, located between Hanover and Laatzen in the German state of Lower Saxony.

India

Investment

Training

DICV inaugurates an additional two new BharatBenz Regional Training Centres

By RACE Innovations Pvt Ltd – 10th March 2024

The purpose of the BharatBenz Regional Training Centres is to upskill and reskill the capability and competence of more than 3,500 drivers and, sales and service personnel across the BharatBenz network, annually.

Investment

Training

Volvo Trucks opens new training centre for UK apprentices

By Bradley Osborne – 21st January 2024

USA

Canada

Distribution & Aftermarket

Battery Electric

Volvo Trucks reaches 50 certified EV dealers in North America

By Bradley Osborne – 19th January 2024

France

Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Manufacture

Symbio inaugurates fuel cell gigafactory in France

By Bradley Osborne – 18th December 2023