Since 2020, Bernhard Schmitz has served as CEO and co-founder of a supply chain management firm called Exxcility Business Solutions.

In the future, the former Van Hool facility will produce stainless steel tankers, whereas GRW will produce aluminium products at its own facilities, said GRW CEO Gerhard van der Merwe.

While the spotlight was on its combustion technology at its stand at IAA Transportation 2024 – held between 17-22 September in Hanover, Germany – American powertrain manufacturer Cummins Inc also had a lot to say about its alternative offerings, now grouped under the name of ‘Accelera’. Informally, the Accelera brand covers all “the electric stuff”, while the legacy engine components, together with the non-electric axle, braking, and suspension products acquired from Meritor, retain the Cummins name. However, Cummins envisages that, eventually, the “electric stuff” will become the core of its business.

Cummins used the IAA to launch the next-generation heavy-duty on-highway diesel X10 engine.

Truck & Bus Builder learned that Sunswap’s marketing efforts are currently focused on the Benelux countries.

Thanks to its advanced panel technology, this product boasts a significant weight reduction of 700 kilograms. This lighter design improves fuel efficiency, reduces CO2 emissions, and enhances durability with increased impact resistance.

At its stand, Stellantis presented a Fiat ‘E-Ducato’ with a box body and a fuel cell electric version of Opel's ‘Movano’ large van range.

The ‘eTGX’ was handed over to automotive supplier Dräxlmaier of Vilsbiburg, who will use it to transport batteries to the Porsche factory in Leipzig, Saxony.

The company introduced several products aimed at advancing hydrogen-powered CV technologies. This emphasised Eaton’s commitment to supporting the hydrogen-powered CV industry.

With these tyres, Michelin claims that operators could save annually up to EUR2,200 per truck with the X Line and up to EUR380 per truck with the X Multi.

With series production set to begin at the end of the year, Habas representatives said that these vehicles will be produced predominantly for the CIS (Eurasian) market, namely Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.

This collaboration enables bus fleet operators to access and manage vehicle data without the need for additional hardware. This integration supports both electric and ICE-powered buses, enhancing fleet optimisation.