The ‘Heat Belt’ is designed to provide close-to-body warmth between 36 and 40 degrees Celsius while using just 70 watts of energy, providing a low-energy alternative to conventional heating systems.

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.

To meet growing demand, BMZ has expanded its production capacity in Karlstein am Main, Germany, with investment in increased production line automation.

Aksel, who was Chief Purchasing Officer for the Volkswagen Group, succeeds Stefan Gramse to the role.

David Perdomo Hollatz will Head of Sales for Mercedes-Benz Vans Europe as well as head of management for Vans Germany, and Nicolette Lambrechts will become Head of Sales & Marking for Vans Region Overseas.

Tasked with increasing sales by optimising sales structures and customer service, De Haan brings with him many years of managerial experience in the logistics sector, acquiring expertise in vehicle sales, rental and service.

The two companies have reached a definitive agreement to set up a joint venture to provide Class 8 fuel cell trucks along with services and green hydrogen infrastructure as part of a single package from 2027.

Voith Turbo’s electric drive systems for buses are already in operation with several OE vehicles, and now it is proposing a more advanced system for heavy truck applications. In this exclusive interview with T&BB, Alexander Denk explains the additions and changes that were needed to make the VEDS perform under more demanding conditions.

Impact will manufacture complete battery systems based on a design specified by pepper motion for its electric buses and trucks.

The company has revealed that it will be expanding its car engine and battery facility at Jawor to accommodate the production of large VAN.EA panel vans, based on a new electric vehicle platform.

Krone’s Ice-Protect system prevents ice slabs from forming on the tarpaulin roofs of commercial vehicles, increasing road and driver safety.

The company opened its first sales branch in Dubai, the UAE, expanding its global sales network by specifically bringing its full product range to the middle eastern markets.