Production will begin initially in Charleston, South Carolina, USA in the second half of 2023 and subsequently at two German plants.

The components manufacturer reported sales of USD984m and a net income of USD54m in the three-month period which ended 31 December 2021.

The lighting and harness manufacturer will consolidate its existing operations into a single 200,000 sq ft facility, following fifty years in the business.

Meritor will continue supplying PACCAR's Kenworth and Peterbilt ranges with the 14Xe ePowertrain for Class 8 electric trucks.

The agreement concerning the supply of axles, brakes, suspensions, and tyre inflation systems has been extended for a further five years.

The transaction makes Cummins the sole owner of the 'Cummins Wesport Inc' joint venture specialising in spark ignition gas engines.

Two sites run by Camions Volvo Montreal and Paré Centre du Camion are now certified to sell and service the Volvo VNR Electric series of Class 8 battery-electric trucks.

Bus body builder, Gemilang International Ltd (GML) has reported strong orders for bus bodies and finished buses in the first two months of 2022, particularly from international clients, following contract delays over the last two years due to the pandemic. 

100 commercial vehicle service facilities are now certified by ZF, which plans to add a further 150 new locations in the coming year.

The microgrid, which will serve the Valley Transportation Authority in Santa Clara County, California, will be able to charge up to 34 electric buses at a time.

Tighe joins the Australian-American electrification specialist from Blue Bird Corporation.

The truck manufacturer recorded revnues of USD23.52bn and net income of USD1.9bn for the year.