Aidrivers and AD Ports Group of Abu Dhabi will trial terminal tractors or yard trucks fitted with Aidrivers’ autonomous driving technology at Zayed Port, with scope to expand to other locations.

‘Elevāt Machine Connect’, designed according to the principles of the ‘Internet of Things’, allows users to remotely monitor the health and performance of their assets, including fleet vehicles, heavy machinery, and components.

First introduced in 2019, the HAULMAAX EX boasts a progressive load system and angled bolster springs which reduce road shock, wheel hop and vibrations.

The proposed joint venture with the Taylor Group of Companies will build a manufacturing facility in Lowndes County, Mississippi and establish a distribution network for selling, leasing and servicing Terberg terminal tractors.

The manufacturer of electric terminal tractors has raised a total of USD35m in investments to support the company’s growth, following an institutional funding round led by venture capital firm S2G Ventures and private investment firm Henry Crown and Company.

German CV electrification conversion start-up, Clean Logistics SE in Hamburg has agreed terms to buy Dutch heavy-duty multi-axle truck conversion specialist and modifier, GINAF Trucks Netherlands B.V. from the management team at GINAF.

AMAGGI buys 400, Volvo FH 540hp 6x4 trucks and 40 Volvo VM trucks.

Facchini S.A. of Votuporanga,Brazil has introduced two new bulk goods semi-trailer models; a bulk tipper with a fourth axle and a ‘sliding’ suspension system called Bulk Trailer, and the second, also with a fourth axle, which has two ‘cargo boxes’ for split loads.

Dana UK operations has won a grant to develop an electric powertrain for the OX Delivers truck for emerging markets.

The tech start-up is partnering with Orange EV to install the kits in autonomy-ready Class 8 battery-electric terminal tractors, turning them into fully autonomous vehicles.

At Interschutz 2022, ZF showcased a modular drive system with electric motor, automatic transmission, and transfer case, and a new EcoLife transmissions system - both designed for offroad use.

The I-Shift gearbox is currently fitted with all heavy-duty Volvo trucks as standard, but new vehicles will come with an improved version with faster clutch actuation resulting in a shorter torque interruption and smoother gear shifting.