Acelera powertrains to be used in US-made F-series truck

Two 11-metre models undergoing certification.

Anckaert has held several roles in the company over the past 25 years, including vice president of Commercial Europe, vice president of Consumer Replacement Europe and most recently vice president of the Europe, Middle East and Africa Consumer business.

The partnership aims to simplify the transition to electric fleets by addressing challenges related to infrastructure, scalability, and cost. Bollinger's dealer network will offer EO Charging's solutions to ensure seamless electrification for businesses of all sizes.

Kiepe announced that its U.S. engineering team was working with German battery manufacturer, the BMZ Group to customise its MAGNUS+ battery to fit with its own electric systems.  

The two companies will partner to develop a software platform shared across Traton’s brands, including MAN, Scania, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus.

The ‘MD6’ and ‘MD7’ Class 6-7 trucks will now be offered with a heavier rear axle and the Cummins ‘B6.7’ engine, which has a rating of 325 horsepower.

The Californian trailer manufacturer has made two separate moves to change the structure of its distribution network: it acquired a trailer sales company in the state of Oregon, and it merged two of its dealer groups in the western United States into a single entity.

The new VNR will be installed with the ‘D13’ variable geometry turbo engine as standard.

The B7.2 will enter series production in 2027 at the Rocky Mount Engine Plant in North Carolina.

The two companies have drawn up a plan to establish a dedicated truck upfit and modification centre which will be run by Shyft and located near Isuzu’s planned factory in Greenville, South Carolina.

The company announced its 2024 financial report, with record full-year sales of USD 3.2 billion (2023: USD 3 billion), which increased the Earnings Per Share (EPS) to a record USD 8.31, up 12 percent from 2023. 2024 net income was USD 731 million, compared with 2023 figures of USD 673 million.