Customers can now order the Paccar TX-12 and ‘TX-12 PRO’ automated transmissions with the ‘Paccar PX-9’ engine for Peterbilt Models 548, 537, and 536.

The projects cover five topic areas, including components for hydrogen fuelling of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, and standardised hydrogen refuelling stations.

11,469 new HGVs were registered in Q2 2024, only slightly more than the number recorded in the same period of 2023, according to statistics published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

Both the diesel and battery electric variants of the MD series will now come with a new cab, which is four inches longer than in the previous model.

Jim Castelaz, who founded the company back in 2009 and is now Chief Technology & Revenue Officer, described Motiv to T&BB as “Silicon Valley meets Motor City”.

Demand for medium and heavy rigid trucks across India declined by 4.4% to total 250,969 units in FY 2023.

Models include LNG and BEV tippers and tractors.

The Japan-based company displayed a combination of battery and fuel cell electric trucks, including two Class 6 models and a Class 8 model, as well as a battery electric van.

The ‘LR Electric’ truck on display had a fully electric ‘RevAMP Automated Side Loader’ body fitted by Heil Environmental Industries.

11,068 new HGVs were registered in Q1 2024, only 449 fewer units than the same period of 2023, according to statistics published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

The order is for an 11-ton e-truck - the second generation of which is undergoing testing and should be ready for production by the end of the year.

By using HVO instead of diesel, Volvo claims it can replace up to 1,125,000 gallons of diesel annually, achieving an emissions reduction of 75% to 85% from its operations in North America.