Allison launched the eGen Power 85S for the electric truck market, the latest addition to its range of fully electric CV axles. Furthermore, the company introduced its new 9-speed fully automatic transmission, designed for commercial vehicles operating in stop-and-go conditions, offering improved fuel economy, enhanced performance, and lower maintenance costs.

From a factory in Metro Detroit, Roush will set up production of the by-wire vehicles for the American market, aiming for annual capacity of 5,000 units.

The expansion into North America will be enabled by the recent establishment of a manufacturing facility for EV charging stations in Columbia, South Carolina. This new factory aims to produce up to 10,000 chargers per year, serving both the passenger and CV markets.

Tom’s Truck Center in Santa Fe Springs is located on Interstate 5, which connects California to Washington and runs through the Los Angeles County.

Papé Kenworth will distribute Mullen’s two commercial electric vehicle ranges, the ‘Mullen One’ van and the ‘Mullen three’ light-duty truck.

Upon closure of the transaction between Platform Science and Trimble, Trimble Transportation customers will gain access to the ‘Virtual Vehicle’ platform, enabling access to real-time vehicle data and third-party applications directly from the onboard telematics.

Modine says that both ‘EVantage’ products are designed to work “seamlessly” in the thermal management of batteries and power electronics, as well as providing air conditioning for the vehicle interior.

Blue Bird’s electric school buses have already driven over eight million kms (5 million miles) across 41 U.S. states and four Canadian provinces. The company is also expanding its production capabilities with significant investment in its main electric school bus facility in Fort Valley, Georgia as it aims to capitalise on the significant State and Federal zero-emission school bus funding packages.

Navistar’s adoption of the International name is intended to “complement” the strategic changes which the company is making to serve customers of its ‘International’ branded trucks and buses, according to Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer Tobias Glitterstam.

The new truck is a revamp of the ‘International HV’ range which was launched in 2019 to replace the ‘WorkStar’.

These hydrogen storage tanks will be produced at the Hexagon Purus facility in Westminster, Maryland and will be used in Gillig’s new fuel cell-powered transit buses.

The modified van, which was reportedly paid for with a USD600,000 grant, can carry up to eight passengers and three wheelchair occupants, who access the vehicle via the dual-sliding bus door on the side.