The American autonomous driving technology company is looking to recruit software developers at its Texan offices to support its development of autonomous trucks with parent Daimler Truck.

The P7 modular platform is designed to serve as a Class 3-5 commercial vehicle, with its fully-flat chassis providing a maximum payload of 8,800 lbs.

Meritor will supply the Foton-Daimler joint venture with custom versions of its long-haul tandem and rear-drive axles, to be fitted on tractor units for the Chinese market.

The sum is to be paid in five instalments, following the resolution of a government investigation which was initiated by fraud allegations against the company's founder, Trevor Milton.

Heniff Transportation will lease 10 trucks on a 'fleet-as-a-service' basis, with 90 more units to follow upon successful deployment of the initial order.

Customers of Loveland, Colorado-based electrification specialists Lightning eMotors Corp have travelled a combined total of one million miles, the firm has announced.

Cummins Inc of Columbus, Indiana, has announced the formation of a 50:50 joint venture with China Petrochemical Corp, a subsidiary of the Sinopec Group based in Beijing, China.

Columbus, Indiana-based power systems manufacturer Cummins Inc has released a new electric powertrain for terminal tractors. The new PowerDrive 8000 will support gross vehicle weights from 36 tonnes to 88.5 tonnes.

BAE Systems plc, headquartered in London and Farnborough, UK, has signed an agreement with Meritor Inc of Troy, Michigan, to jointly develop an integrated electric drivetrain for the commercial and defence sectors.

Ford Motor Co of Dearborn, Michigan, has announced it plans to nearly double production capacity of the electric F-150 Lightning pickup to 150,000 units per year.

Dana Inc of Maumee, Ohio, has announced it has entered into an agreement with investor Icahn Capital, whereby Brett Icahn and Gary Hu, two portfolio managers at Icahn, will join Dana’s Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Loveland, Colorado-based electrification specialist Lightning eMotors Inc has announced it is now offering the Lightning eChassis for Class 4 and 5 commercial vehicles.