Winnipeg-based NFI Group has launched, what it is calling its Autonomous Technology Programme which is to be developed by its New Flyer of America Inc and New Flyer Industries Canada ULC subsidiaries.

Cummins Inc has announced Columbus is to become the manufacturing centre and corporate hub for its Cummins Electrified Power Business.

Jacobs Vehicle Systems Inc, a manufacturer of diesel and natural gas engine retarding systems and valve actuation mechanisms says its engine brake model 5783A is now standard equipment on the Navistar International A26 13-litre engine.

Parker Hannifin Corporation, a specialist in motion and control technologies, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire global conglomerate, Lord Corporation, for approximately USD3.675bn in cash.

Keith Walking Floor Europe UK Ltd has introduced a new V-floor slat design that offers the customer numerous advantages over its previous design.

Dana Incorporated launched its latest direct-drive electric powertrain, the TM4 SUMO LD at the ACT Expo 2019.

Peterbilt Motors Company expects to have no fewer than 30 pre-production medium and heavy-duty trucks in operation by the end of this year.

Huntsman Advanced Materials has announced availability to the European commercial vehicle market, two new fast curing acrylate adhesives, Araldite 2050 and Araldite 2051, as the latest additions to its expanding structural adhesives portfolio.

Transportation Power Inc, an advanced clean transportation technology company, established in 2010 and based in Escondido, and Meritor Inc of Troy, a manufacturer of axles and brake systems announced last month completion of two multi-year projects for the development, testing and evaluation of advanced, zero-emission electric yard tractors and Class 8 trucks.

Matt Scheuler has been put in charge of all sales and strategic planning across the bus companies at the REV Group, which is headquartered in Wisconsin and which has bus subsidiaries located in Salina, Kansas; South Hutchinson, Kansas; and Imlay City, Michigan.

In February this year, a number of leading brands involved in the supply of hydrogen and in fuel cell electric vehicle manufacture - namely Air Liquide, Hyundai, NEL, Nikola Motor, Shell and Toyota - signed a Memorandum of Understanding for hydrogen fuelling components, for the purpose of testing state of the art heavy duty hydrogen fuelling hardware to assist in standardization and speed to market of fuel cell electric trucks.

Dana Incorporated is partnering with Canada’s electric drive and charging infrastructure specialist, Nordresa, to integrate its Spicer Electrified eS9000r e-Axle on the Isuzu Truck North America Inc N-Series chassis for commercial fleet applications.