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InCharge appoints new Chief Technology Officer

By Luke Willetts – 25th July 2024

The company used the 2024 ACT Expo to announce the appointment of Nikolas Runge as the new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Runge will be responsible for scaling the engineering and product development teams to bring further innovation to its product range. The company rolled out 4,300 chargers in 2023 and the Board plans to build on this success.

EKA appoints three senior executives as it looks to increase production

India

Appointment

EKA appoints three senior executives as it looks to increase production

By Luke Willetts – 20th July 2024

Dan Kayser promoted to head of Commercial Operations at Navistar

USA

Appointment

Dan Kayser promoted to head of Commercial Operations at Navistar

By Bradley Osborne – 6th July 2024

Turntide appoints Steve Hornyak as President and CEO

USA

Appointment

Turntide appoints Steve Hornyak as President and CEO

By Bradley Osborne – 4th July 2024

ChargeTronix appoints a new VP of Operations and an EV Fleet Sales Manager

USA

Appointment

ChargeTronix appoints a new VP of Operations and an EV Fleet Sales Manager

By Luke Willetts – 3rd July 2024

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Daimler Truck NA appoints Kevin Bangston as President and CEO of Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation

USA

Restructure

Appointment

Daimler Truck NA appoints Kevin Bangston as President and CEO of Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation

By Bradley Osborne – 3rd July 2024

Bangston, who replaces Jeff Sather in the leadership role at FCCC, will lead the two DTNA subsidiaries under a new structure where he is responsible for key business areas in Specialty Vehicles.

USA

Appointment

Michael Pack appointed President of Oshkosh’s Vocational segment

By Bradley Osborne – 30th June 2024

Pack replaces Jim Johnson, who is retiring from the company.

USA

Canada

Appointment

NFI appoints John Proven as President of NFI Parts and ARBOC

By Bradley Osborne – 22nd June 2024

Proven replaces Brian Dewsnup, who became Chief Financial Officer in March.

USA

Appointment

Scott Griffith appointed CEO of Motiv

By Bradley Osborne – 21st June 2024

Mergers & Acquisitions

Restructure

Mellor and Treka to merge certain business activities including products and sales

By Bradley Osborne – 20th June 2024

Netherlands

Appointment

Ebusco appoints Michiel Peters as Co-CEO

By Luke Willetts – 14th June 2024

Recruitment

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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

Electric Drive

Distribution & Aftermarket

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