A new vision system is now available for driver's to accurately identify collision-risk objects in low-visibility driving conditions, such as at night, or in the rain, snow, fog, or smoke, so as to reduce traffic accidents and promote safer driving.

Sweden and Indonesia look to work together to decarbonise East Java.

Energy Absolute continued its expansion into the zero-emissions vehicle market with the launch of a new battery-powered small truck in the local market.

An investigation carried out by a committee of independent experts found the truck-maker, controlled by Toyota Motor Corporation, had falsified emissions and fuel-efficiency tests since the early 2000s in order to obtain engine certification.

Compared with the Giti GAR820, the GSR236 demonstrates a 30% increase in mileage and wet braking performance, a 20% reduction in noise and improvements in crack, chipping and sidewall protection, enhanced rolling resistance and snow performance.

Fuso unveils its next generation eCanter with tipper body for the construction industry.

Headquartered in Tokyo, ‘Beyond Materials’ is a new consultancy advising material suppliers and product manufacturers focussing on the areas of market research, strategy and product development, implementation support, and scalable digital solutions.

EnergyAustralia has outlined plans to support heavy vehicle electrification by working with heavy-duty truck and bus operators to plan and build the infrastructure to charge their fleets.

A JV called Terberg Tractors Malaysia Sdn Bhd (TTM) of Puchong, Selangor, is testing an autonomous terminal tractor in a container terminal in Johor this month, using artificial intelligence (AI) and software supplied by Aidrivers Ltd of Uxbridge, UK.

Between 5-6 October, T&BB attended Busworld Southeast Asia 2022, which was held at the Jakarta International Expo venue in Jakarta, Indonesia. Vehicles from local manufacturers and Chinese firms were on show.

Via Motors says it will share engineering expertise and best practices with Boss Capital subsidiary ‘AUSEV’, which will handle the remanufacture of Via Motors’ vehicles for the right-hand drive market.

The theme for next year’s conference is ‘Technology Convergence 2023 – Setting the wheels in motion – Reimagining the future of heavy vehicles, roads and freight,’ amalgamating productivity, safety and environmental sustainability in the heavy-duty industry.