Prior to his appointment, Bryant was CEO and Head of Manufacturing for venture capital firm BGF Investment Management Ltd, or the “Business Growth Fund”, established in 2011 by major British banks.

The German manufacturer recently unveiled three new fire trucks: two with corrosion-resistant aluminium bodies, one with a body optimised for airport applications, and all with new driver display systems in the cab.

SKF intends to divide its Industrial and Automotive business segments, allowing them to operate as separate companies.

The Schiphol Group has ordered 52 of MAN’s ‘Lion’s City 12 E’ buses, capable of carrying up to 107 passengers.

The company has hired Brendan Waldron as its new Engineering Director, who will oversee Grayson’s engineering capabilities with a focus on standardisation, innovation and process optimisation.

Last month Karsan delivered 14 Karsan e-JEST electric minibuses to Santa Maria, California. This is part of a pilot microtransit project which aims to offer a more sustainable, low-emission public transport option while enhancing accessibility for Santa Maria's residents​.

Zenobē will establish the truck charging site on behalf of customer Woolworths Group Ltd, a retail and finance company based in Bella Vista, also in the Greater Sydney area.

Harold Vorsteveld, the current Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) will take over from the current CEO and owner, Pieter-Bas Broshuis on January 1, 2025.

While the vehicle is stationary – for example, when loading or unloading cargo – the power bank recharges the traction battery, effectively acting as a range extender.

Ovarith Troeung of CEO HFC retrofit company cautioned that the company is still waiting for the “market to mature” before ramping up production. Evidently, it has learnt from the litany of startup vehicle companies that have gone bust over the last few years.

T&BB caught up with the CEO and co-founder Dr James Widmer at the show. Widmer claims that the electric motor offers all the performance and efficiency benefits of a conventional permanent magnet motor without their considerable environmental drawbacks.

With Euro Bus Expo set to house 190 companies dedicated to the passenger transportation industry, the event is expected to one of the busiest in recent history.