The order comprises a mixture of medium- to high-end models from the ‘C13 PRO’ or ‘ZK6138H’ range of 12.5-metre coaches.

Westport has committed to investing up to USD10m a year over the next decade to support the construction and development of the new site, which it will undertake together with the local authority.

The joint venture (JV) outlines several key goals with the primary being the co-development of a 40 GWh capacity gigafactory in the CEE (Central and Eastern Europe) region.

In 2022, the Chinese bus and coach manufacturer delivered 30,198 units in total, of which 12,414 were electric, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell vehicles.

XCMG is traditionally a manufacturer of construction equipment, but in recent years it has been expanding into the on-highway business.

Dongfeng and Cummins have joint manufacturing facilities producing a range of engines in China.

Daimler Trucks has been involved in the Chinese joint venture for more than a decade; this is the first time a Mercedes-Benz-badged Actros will roll off a producion there.

Chassis are shipped from Suzhou in China for bodying by local body builder, Del Monte Motor Works Inc.

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.