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.

The company has appointed Dr Christian Mohrdieck as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective immediately. Hyzon stated that Mohrdieck will oversee all product commercialisation, specifically focusing on the start of production of its single-stack 200kW Fuel Cell System (FCS), scaling up manufacturing and advancing the company’s R&D operations.

She replaces Ulrich Hörnke in the role.

He replaces Pipasu Soni, who will leave the company to “pursue other opportunities”.

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. 

An experienced transport policy and public affairs specialist, Robert Gwynn joins the company with the role of getting more alternatively fuelled vehicles across its fleet.

Araujo takes over from company founder Alberto Lacaze.

He replaces Rinaldo Facchini, who has been in the role for ten years.

European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has elected Domenico Nucera (President of Iveco Bus) as Chairman of its bus and coach division for the year 2024.

The decline in demand for coaches and the higher cost of raw materials had a “major impact” on the company’s finances, which are only just beginning to recover.

Perschke has assumed the role of Managing Director at ‘Roqit’, a joint venture between Quantron and Indian tech company Goldstone Technologies.

Founder Mujeeb Ijaz steps down from his role as CEO to serve instead as Vice-Chairman of the board and Chief Technology Officer.