T/CCI Manufacturing of Decatur, Illinois, a specialist in compressor technology is introducing a range of electric compressors for heavy-duty and mass transportation markets. The new range extends the company’s existing robust product portfolio with electric and variable compressor capabilities to meet growing industry demand globally.

Suspension specialist, Link Manufacturing Ltd of Sioux Center, Iowa, has reached agreement to buy the valve and suspension control product lines and related expertise from Michigan-based Hadley Products Corp. Hadley has been a manufacturer and supplier to commercial truck, bus, RV, military and special vehicle markets since the 1940s. Its brands include SmartValve Electronic Height Control System and Smart Air Management System (SAMS).

Navistar International Corporation of Lisle, Illinois, USA is offering a free one-year factory-backed warranty for engine and after-treatment systems on its most popular used on-highway vehicles. The warranty is available on units purchased from any retail outlet through to December 2021 with service backed by a dealer support network of over 700 locations.

Shareholders of the US-based truck manufacturer, Navistar International Corporation, have approved the purchase price and offer made by Traton SE to acquire all the remaining common shares of Navistar at a price of USD44.50 per share in cash.

Hyzon Motors, a global supplier of hydrogen fuel cell powered commercial vehicles, has entered a strategic alliance with Australian energy supplier, Viva Energy.

Dennis Eagle, part of the Terberg RosRoca Group, is entering the US waste disposal and refuse collection market with a new specialist truck.

Dana has acquired Detroit-based Pi Innovo, a specialist in embedded software solutions and electronic control units to support the light vehicle, commercial vehicle and off-highway markets.

ARBOC Specialty Vehicles LLC (Arboc), a mobility accessible midi-bus builder and subsidiary of NFI Group Inc based in Middlebury, Indiana, USA has launched a battery-electric low-floor bus called the Equess CHARGE.

Highland Electric Transportation (Highland) of Hamilton, Massachusetts, a provider of turnkey electric fleet solutions has been awarded a contract by the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Board of Education (Maryland) to change its entire school bus fleet to electric, starting with 326 school buses over the next four years.

Omnitek Engineering Corporation (Omnitek) of Vista, California, USA has received Euro VI Phase-E certification for its OT13 heavy-duty natural gas engine.

Peterbilt Motors Company of Denton, Texas has introduced significant updates to its vocational Model 567 and 520 trucks.

Cummins Inc of Columbus, Indiana, USA used Busworld last month to introduce the X12 engine with up to 480hp (360kW) output for powering full size touring and intercity 12-to-15m coaches.