Zion joins the company from another electric vehicle startup, Bollinger Motors, where he served as chief product officer.

Readers may recall that, two years ago, we published a feature on TCCI Manufacturing, explaining why the longstanding Midwest supplier of compressors had decided to invest in a new facility on its home turf in Decatur, Illinois. In that article, Richard and Kara Demirjian outlined their plan to open a 260,000-square-foot “Clean Energy Innovation Hub” comprised of three facilities: a plant dedicated to the production of compressors for electric vehicles; a whole-vehicle test centre; and an academy to train the next generation of EV technicians. The innovation hub was officially unveiled by the governor of Illinois, JB Pritzker, at the end of April 2025, and so Truck & Bus Builder used the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo to get an update on TCCI’s newest investment.

Gerber replaces Carlos Ribeiro, who is now responsible VFS’s operations in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Kohlmeier succeeds Stefan Thyssen, who returns to Munich to take up a new role in the company.

He succeeds Chan Galbato, who has stepped down from the chairmanship to “pursue other opportunities”.

This leadership change reflects growing collaboration between the companies, which have worked together since 2018. Gotion’s advanced battery technology and strong presence in Asia are expected to support Ebusco’s innovation, expand its market reach and enhance financial stability.

He will be replaced as CEO of Maxion Wheels by Mark Gerardts, who is currently the business unit president for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Dr Holger Engelmann, the incumbent CEO and chairman, will leave the company on 31 March.

Breidenbach replaces Dr Heinrich Hiesinger, who will leave the company.

Ijaz’s reappointment coincides with the closing of ONE’s latest funding round, which was led by Crescent Ventures LLC.

Since November of last year, Scania has sent employees to the ‘Ett’ plant at Skellefteå in northern Sweden to assist with the ramp-up of cell production, according to a Reuters report.

Claudio Passerini succeeds Domenico Nucera, who transitioned to the newly created role of Chief Quality & Operations Officer at Iveco Group.