Karl Deppen will be responsible for Daimler Truck China Ltd as well as the Japanese and Indian markets.

The simulation will create a "digital twin" or virtual counterpart which will work in parallel with the actual manufacturing process, allowing the company to identify and resolve potential problems in the real production line.

ZF and FST are collaborating on a three-year project to develop a hydrogen fuel-cell electric coach, assessing optimal dimensions, thermal management and load peaks for fuel cell systems.

ZF is developing a data and integration platform using Microsoft Azure cloud software in order to digitise all aspects of its business, including supply-chain management and production-line monitoring.

ZF has expanded its range of fleet management tools, developing dedicated products for trucks and trailers, buses and coaches, and emergency vehicles.

ZF opened a new technical facility in Blythe Valley Park in Solihull, UK, dedicated to the research and development of autonomous, electric and digital technologies.

DB Schenker, which has placed one of the biggest orders for zero-emission trucks in Europe to date, will begin pilot testing in the spring and summer of next year.

René-Christopher Wollmann is elected as CTO and Dr Uwe Hansult as COO, among other new appointments.

Alexander Vlaskamp is appointed as CEO, Arne Puls as Chief Human Resources Officer, and Mikael Lindner as Head of MAN Engines.

Mitsubishi Fuso has begun series production of the new Fuso Canter at the firm's plant in Tramagal, Portugal.

MAN presented its new truck generation at Solutrans which features a range of new ADAS features and changes to the transmissions and fuel options. In addition, the company announced its plans for autonomous trucks.

Daimler Truck is celebrating 25 years of production of the Mercedes-Benz Actros truck. Over 1.4 million units of the truck have been sold globally since 1996.