Allison has invested USD 10 million in fellow American VC firm, EnerTech Capital, which focus on helping develop companies that specialise in mobility technologies. A strategic move by Allison, which aims 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 company’s electric heavy goods division has moved into a new HQ in Brighouse, West Yorkshire, UK.

Karl Deppen has been a member of the Board of Management since 2021 and is responsible for Daimler Truck Asia, including the Chinese,  Japanese and Indian markets where Daimler is primarily represented by its Mitsubishi Fuso, BharatBenz and the RIZON truck brands. 

The specialist facility offers HVS complete build capabilities encompassing a complex toolroom ensuring quality design and prototyping. Each of the prototypes will be used to test specific aspects of the vehicle involving strength, durability and efficiency.

The operator will reportedly take an initial delivery of 11 vehicles at the end of this year for deployment in the city, while the remaining 35 will follow in 2025 for use in the local Spree-Neiße district.

Van den Oetelaar will be replacing Patrick Dean, who will leave to the U.S. to take up the position of Director of Paccar Electronics.

The ST1 (Service Type 1) battery-powered LCV platform is the name of a new, purpose-designed platform of battery-powered light commercial vehicles from Hyundai for the local delivery market segment.

Krone says its Dry Box Swap Body container has increased ease of use and more protection against damage than previous generations.

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.

The 2024 Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham from 23 – 25 April, was a somewhat sombre affair without the truck OEMs, yet plenty of exhibitors turned up to display their new product offerings. Of course, the T&BB team was in attendance to bring you all the latest news from the show.

INEOS Inovyn says it is supply the liquid hydrogen to power the five customer trials of the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Trucks next month. The first of the five customer trials will see logistics partner VERVAEKE, transport various chemicals to numerous INEOS clients around Germany. This one year test will give Daimler valuable real-world insight into the capability and reliability of the vehicle.