The project, named ‘Beryl’, aims to reduce the weight of Achates Power’s current-gen opposed-piston engine by 60%.

The Driveaway programme has added three new Iveco Daily 3.5 tonne options, powered by Iveco’s 136HP diesel engine, paired with a manual transmission.

Sales of LCV goods carrier vehicles (light trucks) of gvw ≤ 7.5t fell by 1.2% in Q4 of FY 2022-23 ending March 31, 2023 compared with same period of FY 2021-22.

Motiv Power Systems’ latest vehicles will be capable of achieving ranges up to 200 miles, even when fully laden with cargo or passengers, thanks to alterations made to powertrain components which the company developed together with its partners.

Phoenix Motor says it changed the layout of the new e-chassis (based on the Ford E-450) to make more space for its newly designed battery packs towards the front and rear of the frame rails.

The ‘Mullen One’ is a panel van designed for last-mile deliveries, while the ‘Mullen Three’ is a low cab forward truck - both based on assets acquired from ‘Electric Last Mile Solutions’ (ELMS).

Inchcape is a London, UK-based distribution company, which already sells Jaguar and Land Rover passenger vehicles in Thailand through separate dealer networks.

Daimler Truck NA’s new brand - selling trucks based on Fuso's eCanter - will specifically focus on “zero-emission urban mobility”, with three models and six configurations.

Hino looks to compete in the LCV market against other Japanese brands in competetive SE Asian market.

The one-month trial begins later this year and will measure vehicle performance on pre-planned routes under different driving conditions.

Alongside the 100,000-milestone announcement, MAN said it is now offering a rear-wheel drive option with single tyres and automatic transmission, targeted especially to customers requesting a special body on the chassis.

International Motors will distribute B-ON's light commercial electric vehicles - the Max and the Giga - in the UK.