The UK-based EV manufacturer plants to invest over GBP300m in its business operations in both the UK and India, which it claims will lead to the creation of over 4,000 skilled jobs.

Klein took up the position on 11 April, replacing Chris Goldner, who held the role on an interim basis.

The Israeli designer of zero-emission vehicle platforms has appointed Josh Tech as Chief Operations Officer, replacing Michael Charlton, who will now serve as strategic advisor on manufacturing.

School bus builder Blue Bird Corp, based in Macon, Georgia, has made two appointments to its executive team, for the roles of Electrification and Chief Strategy Officer, and Vice President Global Supply Chain Management.

Hyliion Holdings Corporation, based in Austin, Texas, has announced the appointment of Cheri Lantz to the role of Chief Strategy Officer. Most recently, Lantz served as Vice President of Strategy for the Transportation Solutions Segment at TE Connectivity, where she was responsible for helping shape a forward-looking strategy within the automotive, commercial vehicle, and sensors industries.

Just over six months after the launch of its first 100% electric truck model, VWCO has already provided more than 16,000 training courses to the most diverse audiences, with the aim of qualifying everyone involved in the production chain to accelerate introduction of electrification. 

BYD Inc, the US subsidiary of Shenzhen, China-based BYD Auto Co Ltd, has announced the appointment of Michael Stafford to the role of Director of Business Development. In his role, Stafford will lead the company’s battery electric truck team.

Mercedes-Benz Mobility has appointed Peter Zieringer to the newly-created role of Chief Customer Officer following a restructure to centralise the management of global sales.

Compressor specialist Bock Gmbh, based in Frickenhausen, Germany, has announced a dual leadership between existing CEO Marcus Albrecht and Stephan Schumann, who will serve as Managing Director Sales and Marketing.

Columbus, Indiana-based Cummins Inc has elected Jennifer Rumsey, Cummins’ current President and COO, to the firm’s Board of Directors. Rumsey has previously served as Chief Technical Officer and President of Components at Cummins.

Lohscheller joins the American firm from Vietnamese automotive manufacturer VinFast.

Hyliion Holdings Corp, an e-powertrain provider for Class 8 trucks based in Austin, Texas, has announced that Jeffrey “Jay” Craig will join its board of directors.