Dana Incorporated of Maumee, Ohio, USA is applying its fuel cell expertise to designing and manufacturing composite and metallic bipolar plates for use in fuel systems in public transportation systems, such as electric bus (eBus) and Hydrail* applications.

Jacobs Vehicle Systems, a manufacturer of diesel and natural gas engine retarding systems and valve actuation mechanisms, has launched a compression release engine brake for Hino Motor’s all-new 2020 Hino XL Series Truck, which is to go into series production later this year.

Commercial Vehicle Group Inc is implementing a strategic reorganisation of its operations into two business segments of Electrical Systems and Global Seating.

Commercial Vehicle Group Inc has announced new customer and product supply agreements in China for its Global Seating division.

Phillips & Temro Industries Inc, has acquired EVoCharge Inc for an undisclosed sum.

Electric bus manufacturer, Proterra Inc, has completed an evaluation programme at the Altoona Bus Research & Testing facility with its 35ft Catalyst E2, fitted with 440kWh of on-board energy storage; the most energy on board a 35-foot bus tested at Altoona.

ORBCOMM Inc, provider of Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, has launched its next generation solar-powered GT 1200 series of devices as part of a comprehensive telematics solution for hassle-free trailer and container tracking including multiple sensor options, user-friendly applications and reliable cellular and optional satellite connectivity.

Daimler Trucks and Buses Holding Inc has acquired a majority stake in Torc Robotics, a pioneer in autonomous driving solutions.

Dana Incorporated has entered a strategic partnership with Class 8 electrification company, Hyliion Incorporated.

Ford of Europe AG has signed a memorandum of understanding on a significant restructuring of its Ford Sollers joint venture in Russia, focusing exclusively on expanding its commercial vehicle business there.

The Volvo Group has participated in a connected vehicle technology demonstration with a Volvo VNL along two connected freight corridors in Carson.

New Flyer Industries Group has unveiled both 40ft single and 60ft articulated zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell-electric buses, under the name Xcelsior Charge H2.