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

The order represents .4 megawatts (MW) of total rated power and comes at a welcome time as the company has delayed hydrogen infrastructure development due to the slower-than-expected adoption of fuel cell technology.

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.

The bus is equipped with the Allison T280 transmission from Allisons' Torqmatic Series* of transmissions.

Deliveries will be completed by Spring 2026 before the region serves as host to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

This capital will help the company scale manufacturing at its 250,000 square foot production facility in Ohio. This strategic investment aims to meet the growing demand for zero-emission specialty vehicles, particularly in the American electric school bus sector.

The company announced 2024 sales figures of USD 10.3 billion, a decrease of USD 300 million compared to 2023 figures of USD 10.6 billion. Adjusted EBITA rose by USD 40 million, to USD 885 million in 2024 (2023: USD 845 million). Financially, the company is healthy with an operating cash flow of USD 476 million and a sales backlog of USD 650 million.

The tyre comes with key performance assurances such as stone protector ledges that help protect the casing from stone penetration. Five rib tread promotes even wear whilst scrub ground compound helps resist tyre wear/abrasion.

BorgWarner’s full-year financial year results included net sales of USD 14,086 million, a decrease of 0.8% compared to 2023 (14,198 million). Gross profit was up in 2024 with a figure of USD 2,648 million compared to 2023 figures of USD 2,568 million with an operating income of USD 1,417 million, or 10.1% of net sales.

Ijaz’s reappointment coincides with the closing of ONE’s latest funding round, which was led by Crescent Ventures LLC.