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ACT Expo 2024: Poindexter brands showcase EV-optimised van and truck bodies

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Exhibitions & Conferences

ACT Expo 2024: Poindexter brands showcase EV-optimised van and truck bodies

By Bradley Osborne – 26th July 2024

Several of the vehicles were shown in order to promote the work that Poindexter’s brands have done to design bodies which are better suited to the characteristics and demands of the electric driveline: one of these was ‘Project Blackjack’, a proof-of-concept vehicle with a lightweight and aerodynamic Morgan truck body.

ACT Expo 2024: Thermo King discusses upcoming multi-temp units and e-axle for North American market

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Exhibitions & Conferences

ACT Expo 2024: Thermo King discusses upcoming multi-temp units and e-axle for North American market

By Bradley Osborne – 26th July 2024

Amplify Cell Technologies breaks ground on battery cell manufacturing site in Mississippi

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Battery Systems, Supercapacitors & Solar

Amplify Cell Technologies breaks ground on battery cell manufacturing site in Mississippi

By Bradley Osborne – 25th July 2024

InCharge appoints new Chief Technology Officer

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InCharge appoints new Chief Technology Officer

By Luke Willetts – 25th July 2024

ACT Expo 2024: Motiv premiere of the Argo medium-duty cab

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Exhibitions & Conferences

ACT Expo 2024: Motiv premiere of the Argo medium-duty cab

By Bradley Osborne – 24th July 2024

Bus & Coach

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Cummins awarded USD75m in federal funds to transition to electric components production in Columbus

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Cummins awarded USD75m in federal funds to transition to electric components production in Columbus

By Bradley Osborne – 23rd July 2024

Approximately 360,000 square feet of the existing plant, which measures 1.42m square feet, will be given over to the ‘Accelera’ zero emission brand.

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Exhibitions & Conferences

ACT Expo 2024: Phoenix to “rehabilitate” the Proterra bus brand

By Bradley Osborne – 22nd July 2024

John Dunn, formerly of Proterra and now working for Phoenix, said that Proterra Transit continued to build buses during the Chapter 11 bankruptcy and a “large number” of customer contracts were carried over following the acquisition.

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Allison's partnerships with Chinese bus OEMs bearing fruit

By Luke Willetts – 19th July 2024

Allison states that many Chinese-built buses are now equipped with its Torqmatic series, a range of fully automatic transmissions for engine ratings ranging from 172 kilowatts (230hp) to 283 (380hp), specifically designed for suburban buses and tour coaches.

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Battery Systems, Supercapacitors & Solar

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Exhibitions & Conferences

Busworld Turkey 2024: Accelera displays latest NMC battery pack – BMC the first customer in Europe

By Jim Gibbins – 17th July 2024

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ADAS & Safety Systems

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Perrone Robotics launches ADAS kit for light to medium CVs

By Bradley Osborne – 16th July 2024

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Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Ballard to supply 70 fuel cell modules to Wrightbus

By Luke Willetts – 13th July 2024

Truck & Van

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ZEVx to liquidate assets as it winds down its electrification business

By Bradley Osborne – 24th July 2024

Through a special-purpose entity, “Zevx Liquidation LLC”, Resolution is running two sales processes in parallel: an auction of ZEVx equipment at its location in Gilbert, Arizona; and a separate sale of the company’s intellectual property. Attached to this article is a sale memorandum, providing details of the intellectual property and assets on offer.

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Exhibitions & Conferences

ACT Expo 2024: Blue Arc, Shyft’s EV ‘startup’ nine years in the making

By Bradley Osborne – 22nd July 2024

Speaking with T&BB at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, Eric Fisher, Senior Vice President & General Manager of Blue Arc, said that the group tried first of all to partner with various body builder partners and promising startups before eventually deciding to chart its own course.

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Hydrogen Fuel Cells

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Prototype, Testing & Trials

Ballard launches new generation 120 kW fuel cell module for HGVs at ACT

By Luke Willetts – 19th July 2024

Ballard launched its 9th generation 120kW fuel cell engine (FCmove-XD) for the HGV market which is set to go into series production by the end of 2024 at the Ballard factory in Oregon, with plans to move production to its future fuel cell production Gigafactory in Rockwall, Texas.

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Prototype, Testing & Trials

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Exhibitions & Conferences

Hexagon Agility and Brudeli collaborate on Near Zero Emission Vehicle technology

By Luke Willetts – 16th July 2024

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AI, Digitalisation & Robotics

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Isuzu Motors to launch L4 autonomy business with Gatik AI partnership

By Will Pulson – 16th July 2024

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Prototype, Testing & Trials

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Fuel Cell Electric

Honda unveils latest hydrogen fuel cell truck concept

By Will Pulson – 10th July 2024

Trailer

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Refrigeration Systems

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Utility Trailer opens Texas final assembly site for Cargobull TRUs

By Bradley Osborne – 2nd July 2024

The new plant is located next to the Utility Trailer Southeast Texas dealer location and will be operated by ‘Cargobull North America’, the joint venture established by the two companies last year.

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ADAS & Safety Systems

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Phillips telematics to be installed on Inland trailers

By Bradley Osborne – 18th June 2024

Phillips products which Inland Trailer will install in its new build trailers include camera systems, ‘Permalite’ interior lighting, and the ‘Smart7’ telematics hardware.

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ADAS & Safety Systems

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Phillips launches rearview trailer camera with mobile phone connectivity

By Bradley Osborne – 18th June 2024

The driver connects to the Rear-Vu camera via a mobile application, allowing the driver to use his phone like a rearview mirror.

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Battery Systems, Supercapacitors & Solar

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Phillips launches more flexible and durable solar panels for trucks and trailers

By Bradley Osborne – 13th June 2024

Phillips says that its patented design is made from monocrystalline silicon, which is thinner and more flexible than glass.