This figure of 14,405 for city buses with alternative drivelines was marginally higher (+6.5%) than the 13,466 units registered in 2023, which was due, DVV explained, to higher volumes of electric buses.

SSAB has agreed to supply Putzmeister with steel which has been produced through its patented ‘Hybrit’ process.

Their first joint project is a workshop benchmarking system aimed at helping commercial vehicle workshops identify opportunities to improve sales and streamline operations. This system will be tested and further developed in collaboration with selected pilot workshops in the Netherlands and Germany. ​

Through this collaboration both companies aim to address the infrastructure and vehicle availability challenges in hydrogen mobility, supporting the transition to cleaner transportation solutions.

This technology integrates holographic optical elements directly into vehicle’s windows, transforming them into interactive displays to provide passengers with real-time information, such as upcoming stops, nearby attractions, and advertisements.

He will be replaced as CEO of Maxion Wheels by Mark Gerardts, who is currently the business unit president for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Dr Holger Engelmann, the incumbent CEO and chairman, will leave the company on 31 March.

The new test bench, installed in the company’s Ludwigsberg research and development facility, can measure the efficiency and lifetime of fuel cell components such as humidifiers.

Breidenbach replaces Dr Heinrich Hiesinger, who will leave the company.

Kiepe announced that its U.S. engineering team was working with German battery manufacturer, the BMZ Group to customise its MAGNUS+ battery to fit with its own electric systems.  

The two companies will partner to develop a software platform shared across Traton’s brands, including MAN, Scania, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus.

The company offers a wide range of equipment, including concrete mixers, aerial work platforms, all-terrain cranes and more.