Phillips products which Inland Trailer will install in its new build trailers include camera systems, ‘Permalite’ interior lighting, and the ‘Smart7’ telematics hardware.

The driver connects to the Rear-Vu camera via a mobile application, allowing the driver to use his phone like a rearview mirror.

The prototype step van is the first vehicle of its kind to be built by the school bus manufacturer, with powertrain components supplied by Xos.

Phillips says that its patented design is made from monocrystalline silicon, which is thinner and more flexible than glass.

Kel Kearns - veteran of Ford Motor Company - has been appointed as CEO of the joint venture.

NFI says that the contract follows on from an authorisation by the NJ Transit board in November 2023 to purchase up to 1,300 new buses (including firm orders of 550 units) in order to renew its fleet.

Mullen is now entirely exempt from export duties and taxes by U.S. customs for any Class 1 and 3 vehicles sold abroad which are produced at the Tunica site.

Called ‘PlusProtect’, the new software uses automatic emergency braking to help the driver avoid collisions with other road users and obstacles.

Allison has invested USD 10 million in fellow American VC firm, EnerTech Capital, who focus on helping develop companies that specialise in mobility technologies. A strategic move by Allison, who will aim to leverage these technologies (electrification, connectivity, autonomy and digitalisation) and integrate them into its own business.

4 Gen Logistics will use its new fleet of ‘VNR Electric’ Class 8 trucks in operations throughout the Inland Empire and between the Port of Long Beach and distribution centres in the region.

The rear air suspension system was designed for ride quality and performance in both the on and off highway segment. For the first time, Hendrickson has integrated its Zero Maintenance Damping (ZMD) ride technology which eliminates conventional shock absorbers and integrates a damping function into the air springs helping to reduce maintenance costs and vehicle downtime for the operator.

A USD1.98m grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation will fund a six-month project, called ‘SMART Rider’, to pilot three buses with collision mitigation systems.