Freightliner Trucks, a division of Daimler Truck North America LLC, unveiled its new eCascadia at ACT Expo in Long Beach, California. The eCascadia, built on Freightliner’s popular Cascadia Class 8 platform, is designed for short-haul applications that support depot charging

Cummins Inc, based in Columbus, Indiana, debuted its 15-litre hydrogen internal combustion engine at ACT Expo in Long Beach, California. This hydrogen version of the fuel agnostic platform is expected to enter series production in 2027.

Sea Electric Holdings Pty Ltd, based in Los Angeles, California, showcased a Class 6 EV stripped chassis at the ACT Expo in Long Beach. Named the SV6, the firm states that the chassis is suitable for all urban applications up to a GVWR of 22,000lbs (9,980kg).

Dearborn, Michigan-based Ford Motor Co has received an order from Penske Truck Leasing for 750 units of its E-Transit cargo van. Initially, Penske’s E-Transit vans will be made available in Southern California, with other locations in the US to be phased in later in the year.

Indianapolis-based Allison Transmission Inc has entered a strategic partnership with Xos Inc, based in Los Angeles, to supply heavy-duty e-axle powertrains for Class 7 and 8 electric vehicles.

Rochester, New York-based Hyzon Motors Inc has announced the appointment of Samuel Chong to the role of Chief Financial Officer. Chong will succeed Mark Gordon who had held the position since August 2020.

Swedish technology firm Einride AB, based in Stockholm, has announced the signing of an operational agreement with A.P. Moller-Maersk, to provide its Freight Mobility platform to the Danish shipping giant.

Truck builder Acela Inc, based in Bozeman, Montana, has released a new 4x4 fire truck chassis, named the Straya. The company claims it is the first ever purpose-built wildland/urban fire truck chassis.

Bridgestone Americas Inc has entered into an agreement with LanzaTech NZ Inc, a carbon capture specialist, to co-develop an end-of-life recycling process for used tyres.

CVG has announced two new appointments to its executive team. Jeffrey Tritapoe will take a newly created role as Senior Vice President of Operations, and Daniel Mehringer will serve as Senior Vice President of Strategic Planning and Business Development.

BAE Systems Inc has entered into an agreement with Hometown Manufacturing Inc to supply the firm with full-system electric drivetrains and power electronics for its heavy-duty buses.

Robert Bosch GmbH and Amazon Web Services Inc have entered into a partnership aiming to improve efficiency and sustainability in the transportation and logistics industry.