From a factory in Metro Detroit, Roush will set up production of the by-wire vehicles for the American market, aiming for annual capacity of 5,000 units.

Founded in 2020, Volt Mobility provides long-term secured leases for commercial electric vehicles, from last-mile delivery vans to long haulage trucks, to clients in the Persian Gulf region.

Speaking with T&BB at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, Eric Fisher, Senior Vice President & General Manager of Blue Arc, said that the group tried first of all to partner with various body builder partners and promising startups before eventually deciding to chart its own course.

The companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in order to explore potential collaboration in EV developments, components and joint business opportunities with a focus on the European and South American markets.

Sales of LCV goods carrier (trucks) vehicles (gvw ≤ 7.5t) fell by 2.9% to 542,934 units in FY 2023 (ending March 31, 2024).

The market demand fell by 2.8% in the fourth fiscal year quarter of 2023/24

The ST1 (Service Type 1) battery-powered LCV platform is the name of a new, purpose-designed platform of battery-powered light commercial vehicles from Hyundai for the local delivery market segment.

The plan is to start mass production of a battery-powered version of the Hilux pickup truck for Thailand and for export.

The basic idea is to turn large-sized cargo vans into “mobile micro-depots” from which cargo bikes can collect and deliver goods during the last mile.

Kia said the new “Tasman” will be a multi-purpose model aimed at the “working” and “life-style” sub-segments of the global pickup truck market.

MAN’s update to the ‘TGE’ range features a revamped interior and eleven new advanced driver assistance systems.

The ‘VPT60N’ is a fuel cell electric powertrain designed for use in cars, light commercial vehicles, and certain off-highway applications.