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Cenntro to deliver 500 last-mile delivery e-vans to Japan

Cenntro to deliver 500 last-mile delivery e-vans to Japan

By Luke Willetts – 26th January 2025

Delivery will start in Q1 2025 with production set to take place in Zhejiang, China. The company views this as a pivotal milestone that not only reinforces its presence in Japan but also sets the stage for additional orders and expanded market share.

McNeilus debuts front-loading electric refuse truck at CES 2025

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Battery Electric

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Exhibitions & Conferences

McNeilus debuts front-loading electric refuse truck at CES 2025

By Bradley Osborne – 24th January 2025

Mahle to sell its American business to the Dumarey Group

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Engineering, Testing & Certification Services

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Mahle to sell its American business to the Dumarey Group

By Bradley Osborne – 23rd January 2025

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Battery Systems, Supercapacitors & Solar

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Microvast achieves “breakthrough” in solid-state battery technology

By Bradley Osborne – 22nd January 2025

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Goodyear sells off Dunlop to Sumitomo Rubber Industries

By Luke Willetts – 22nd January 2025

Bus & Coach

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Volkswagen invests USD48m in Canadian battery metals company

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Battery Systems, Supercapacitors & Solar

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Volkswagen invests USD48m in Canadian battery metals company

By Bradley Osborne – 21st January 2025

Moreover, the group has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Canadian firm, agreeing to offtake 100,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate per year over a ten-year term.

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New York State Announces Zero Emission Bus Subsidies

By Luke Willetts – 20th January 2025

In January 2025 New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced a new round of USD 100 million in State funding for the purchase of new zero-emission buses as well as the necessary charging equipment/refuelling technology.

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NFI appoints new chairman and board directors

By Bradley Osborne – 20th January 2025

Chan Galbato will replace Wendy Kei as chairman of the board.

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Prevost receives order for 100 coaches from Coach Atlantic

By Bradley Osborne – 19th January 2025

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Retrofit & Refurbishment

ZEVx becomes Repower Electric Corp in management buyout

By Bradley Osborne – 17th January 2025

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Battery Electric

Thomas Built Buses launches new school bus with Accelera powertrain

By Bradley Osborne – 15th January 2025

Truck & Van

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Torc Robotics to open self-driving truck hub in Texas

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Autonomous Vehicles

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Prototype, Testing & Trials

Torc Robotics to open self-driving truck hub in Texas

By Bradley Osborne – 22nd January 2025

When it opens, the hub will host pilot testing with customers, leading onto full commercialisation in 2027.

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Diesel Combustion

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Launch of 2025 Ram pickup trucks and chassis cabs with new Cummins 6.7-litre engine

By Bradley Osborne – 20th January 2025

Cummins announced the continuation of a thirty-five-year long partnership with Ram Trucks with the supply of a new diesel engine for the Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 models.

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Fuel Cell Electric

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Hyundai deploys fleet of FCEV heavy trucks at US plant

By Will Pulson – 20th January 2025

Glovis to use the HFC trucks for daily parts deliveries.

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We consider the question: “Should hybrid diesel-electric drivetrains be a part of the solution to reduce carbon emissions by 45% in new trucks by 2030?”

By Luke Willetts – 14th January 2025

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ADAS & Safety Systems

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Autonomous Vehicles

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Plus to integrate disabled vehicle warning system in autonomous trucks

By Bradley Osborne – 14th January 2025

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Hydrogen Fuel Cells

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U.S. Department of Energy to award small businesses up to USD65m for hydrogen R&D

By Bradley Osborne – 13th January 2025

Trailer

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Shyft Group to merge with Aebi Schmidt to create combined company based in Switzerland

By Bradley Osborne – 9th January 2025

Shyft expects the combined company will generate between USD20m and USD25m in annual run-rate cost synergies through “cost optimization and operational efficiency gains”.

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Wabash renews tyre supply agreement with Goodyear

By Bradley Osborne – 19th December 2024

Goodyear has been the preferred supplier to Wabash for over fifteen years.

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Brakes & Braking Systems

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Fras-le diversifies product portfolio to expand brake business in North American market

By Jose Secco – 27th November 2024

Known for its supply of brake pads and linings to both the aftermarket and OE markets for more than 30 years, the company plans to ramp up the supply of brake discs and heavy-duty shock absorbers in North America.

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Randon delivers first semi-trailer with electric drive system to the North American market

By Jose Secco – 26th November 2024

Brazil’s largest trailer builder, Randon, celebrated delivery of the first semi-trailer (container chassis) equipped with its e-Sys electric drive axle system to the North American market.