The shipments were made to the Adani-run ports of Ennore, Katupalli, Hazira and Mundra and has been widely publicised as the first sizeable batch order for heavy-duty electric trucks for port operation in India.

Seres Brasil Ltda* is a new company in Itupeva, State of São Paulo, to sell electric vans and trucks in Brazil built and supplied by Chinese vehicle builder, DFSK Motor of Chongqing.

Through what is being abbreviated to CTC (Cell to Chassis) technology, the main components of the battery and other systems are integrated into the floor of the vehicle, eliminating the need for separate battery packs.

Giti has launched its first A-grade rolling resistance heavy-goods vehicle tyres, The Giti GAR206 and Giti GDR207.

Forsee has signed a deal with battery cell manufacturer CALB to be supplied with battery cells which will be integrated into Forsee’s battery systems.

Already producing heavy and medium duty trucks, XCMG is now offering product for the large light-duty sector.

The ML-30s+ provides greater peripheral vision around the sides of the vehicle than a conventional LiDAR with a field of view of 120 degrees, meaning it can detect other vehicles approaching from behind much sooner.

In the first phase of construction, ZF will build a 12,000-square-metre plant covering four product lines: advanced driver assistance systems, high performance computing, safety electronics, and chassis control.

The new R&D centre houses 900 staff and 28 test cells including a fuel cell lab, powertrain lab, transmission lab and H2 ICE test cell. The staff use the facilities to conduct numerous component and engine tests relating to reliability, durability, noise and vibration harshness (NVH), as well as environment and extreme climate testing.

Hyundai, which has had a presence in China CV manufacturing sector through joint venture companies for many years, is to use its new MOU with CICC to expand its presence in the region in zero emissions HFC technology.

Geely's Farizon looks to change the concept of what an automonous tractor looks like in China.

CATL will work together with Phoenix Motor to integrate its "E-rolling" battery technology with Phoenix Motor’s light truck and bus lines.