‘Ecogen Hydro’ from Cold Connect Ltd, is the name of a hydraulic generator powered by the engine PTO of a truck or tractor, giving constant electrical power for transport refrigeration units.

At ACT Expo 2019, traditional automatic transmission maker, Allison Transmission Inc and British bus and coach manufacturer, Alexander Dennis Ltd, announced they were working together to develop new efficient and powerful electric buses.

Daniel Holbein has been appointed as Head of Van by MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd – effective April 1, 2019.

Strong seven-year growth at one of Europe largest manufacturers of liquid waste vacuum tankers and jetting equipment, Whale Tankers Ltd has led to the company to expand its manufacturing base at its headquarters in Solihull, according to Chris Anderson, commercial director of Whale Tankers at the CV Show in Birmingham last month.

Stephen Norman, managing director of Vauxhall Motors Ltd, when introducing the latest edition of the company’s Vivaro 3.0 ton van at the CV Show last month said the PSA Group, which has owned the company since mid-2017, announced an investment of GBP100m in the van plant.

Axtec launches new On-Board load indicator featuring a larger, clearer 5- or 7-inch display with enhanced graphics, faster response time and single wire connectivity for ease of installation.

Bridgend-based Backwatch Safety Products is launching a long-life version of its TICK GPS tracking device, which offers battery life of around 10 years making it ideally suited for fitment on containers or trailers.

Siemens AG has announced its collaboration with a number of UK high value manufacturing catapult companies to introduce its digital technologies for Additive Manufacturing, otherwise known as 3D printing, to improve final quality and to enable commercial viability in the production process.

MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd will present a range of vehicles at the Commercial Vehicle Show ranging from the 3.5 tonne TGE 'flat frame' Chassis Cowl and 5.0 tonne TGE UK-built 17 seat Minibus, to the 6x2 TGX XLion Flagship tractor – all receiving their UK premiere showing.

DAF Trucks Ltd, in collaboration with Johnston Sweepers Ltd, has introduced ZF’s 12-speed AS Tronic transmission as an option on its LF Sweeper chassis.

The Dearman-Hubbard transport refrigeration unit, designed by the Dearman Engine Co Ltd, built by Hubbard Products Ltd and which is fitted to a Paneltex semi-trailer, has started a one month demonstration tour in Europe.

Teletrac Navman, a branch of Teletrac Navman Group, is showcasing its established and successful Director – a fully comprehensive fleet management system developed over more than 25 years.