Iveco Group will acquire the joint-venture manufacturing facility in Ulm, which was opened in 2021 for the assembly of Nikola ‘Tre’ battery- and fuel cell-electric trucks for the European market.

The Cruden AS2 simulator will be used to research  lane-free traffic developments with connected autonomous vehicles with the aim of developing lane management flows for autonomous vehicles.

Following trials that lasted 11 years, the Department for Transport announced last week that truck-trailer combinations measuring up to 18.55 metres in length will be permitted on British roads from 31 May, allowing hauliers to carry more goods in fewer trips.

With the first order expected in Q1 2024, the Urbanway was chosen as part of the 2030 Prague Climate Plan which calls for 75% of the buses in the city to be completely emission-free or low-emission vehicles.

UK operator, Westway, appoints Equipmake to convert its diesel coaches to electric power with its Zero Emission Drivetrain (ZED).

In order to deal with kerb scrapes, the Citymaster 5 features a reinforced sidewall which adds an extra layer of rubber compound to the outer sidewall for enhanced protection.

Brigade is making advances in safety systems with use of artificial intelligence.

Pod Point will offer Iveco eDaily customers discounted prices on AC charging equipment to both individual and fleet operators handling the installation, maintenance and servicing of its charging units.

At the past 2023 Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham, in April, Nikola/Iveco launched the pre-production Nikola Tre 4X2 battery-electric heavy-duty tractor unit.

This strategy falls under the company’s “long-term incentive plan” which will see Iveco offer stocks to executives, making it easier to attract top talent from around the world.

On 30 March, Schmitz Cargobull UK Ltd marked the official opening of its trailer assembly facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by customers and members of the press.

The one-month trial begins later this year and will measure vehicle performance on pre-planned routes under different driving conditions.