This is part of a broader strategy of integrating AI across its product portfolio.

The agreement will see Winkler become a key distribution partner for Krone’s Genuine Parts range, improving availability and delivery times of critical trailer components to end customers.

Provost is a seasoned Renault insider with 23 years of experience and has overseen critical initiatives, including the “Renaulution transformation plan”, global partnerships (notably with Geely and Nissan), and procurement strategy.

This marks a key milestone for Ceres, as it signals the first royalty-generating manufacturing of its high-efficiency fuel cell stacks in Asia.

This strategic partnership aims to expand zero-emission transport options by retrofitting existing diesel buses with modular electric drivetrains, offering a cost-effective and rapid pathway to fleet decarbonisation.

The programme was created in response to a growing shortage of qualified refrigeration engineers, especially as the industry transitions toward electric and sustainable cooling technologies.

In the European market for battery electric and fuel cell electric buses, Polish manufacturer Solaris retained its leading position in 2024, accounting for 13.91% (3,074 units) of zero-emission bus sales. According to Mateusz Figaszewski, the company is currently focused on maintaining its leading position in the European city bus market, introducing an electric bus for the intercity segment, and replicating its European success in the North American market.

The result of this partnership is a bespoke lightweight, recyclable motor that is now a commercial product for trailer electrification.

The new units will be manufactured in France and are expected to reach the market in late 2025.

The investments will support both internal R&D and strategic acquisitions, including stakes in emerging AI startups through its venture capital arm, Bosch Ventures.

Today, Wörth is the world’s largest Mercedes-Benz truck plant, employing around 10,000 people and playing a central role in Daimler Truck’s global manufacturing strategy.

Four years ago, Kerem Erman joined Turkish manufacturer Otokar as assistant general manager for commercial. Since then, the company’s revenues have increased “threefold”, Erman said during a recent conversation with Truck & Bus Builder.