Advancer is the name of a completely new tractor unit refrigeration platform that temperature control specialist, Thermo King Europe launched last month following more than four years of research, testing and development.

SAIC-owned LDV is to rebrand as MAXUS from April 2020.

Alexander Dennis Ltd has signed a framework agreement with the Republic of Ireland’s National Transport Authority for the delivery of up to 600 Enviro400ER double deck hybrid buses, capable of running in zero emission mode for at least 2.5 kilometres.

Ingersoll Rand plc, headquartered in Swords, has introduced a new thermo control holding company under the name of Trane Technologies plc, alongside a new strategy and executive leadership team.

LDV UK & Ireland is planning to introduce the Yuejin truck range, a brand of the Shanghai-based vehicle manufacturer, SAIC, to the UK market later this year, according to Mark Barrett, LDV general manager UK & Ireland at the CV Show in Birmingham last month.

The Dublin-based distributor, LDV UK & Ireland Ltd, which  has distribution rights for the LDV range of vehicles in the UK, Ireland, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Malta and Cyprus, says the producer of LDV van and chassis cab range, SAIC Maxus, is gradually expanding its distribution network in Europe.

The Commercial Vehicle Show 2019 held in Birmingham in late April saw the Dublin-based distributor; LDV UK & Ireland Ltd unveil its second all-electric purpose-built van, the EV30.

Volvo Buses UK Ltd has been awarded a contract to supply Ireland’s first electric bus: The Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport Hotel and energy supplier, ESB, have awarded Volvo a contract to supply a single-deck electric 12m Volvo 7900e bus for the city of Dublin.