The deal between the two companies is aimed at helping legacy fleet operators transition to electric by providing a comprehensive offering for fleet deployment and charging infrastructure. The data provided will offer operators information on the status of their vehicles, batteries and charging infrastructure, enabling them to optimise their fleets.

The Malaysian commercial vehicle market over 2 tons gvw weakened slightly in the second quarter of 2023, with sales falling by 3% after volumes almost doubled in the same period of last year as the economy rebounded from the previous year’s lockdowns.

Cummins said the acquisition would secure long-term access to the technology and facilities required by Cummins Emissions Solutions to meet the demand for low-emission products.

Mellor Bus was just another vehicle conversion specialist before it started taking Ducato vans and installing them with electric powertrains. Now, according to Gustavo Marqueta-Siibert, Group Business Development Director for Mellor’s parent, WN VTech Ltd, Mellor is challenging the major European bus manufacturers in segments and applications which have thus far been neglected in the transition to electric vehicles.

The company has announced a lineup of no fewer than eight buses and coaches from Mercedes-Benz and Setra, including two models making their debuts.

Japan’s commercial vehicle market over 2 tons gvw continued to recover in the second quarter of 2023, with sales rising by 11%compared with the same period a year earlier.

The company this week presents its BP95E battery as it makes its European bus debut at Busworld Europe (7 – 12 October in Brussels), stand number 775 – Hall 7.

The commercial launch coincided with the completion of Phase-2 construction of the manufacturing facility in Coolidge, Arizona.

Owned by the Iveco Group, the company is focusing on battery packs and battery management systems for minibuses and buses.

Sales of commercial vehicles over 2 tons gvw in East Asia’s seven main markets, excluding China, declined by almost 9% to 308,421 units in the second quarter of 2023 from 338,668 units.

The company is showcasing three new CO2 heat pump modules all aimed at improving overall efficiency as well as new products engineered for double-decker electric buses.

Tanganelli has worked for UBS in the Investment Banking Division, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles in Business Development, CFO and Head of automotive components manufacturer, Magneti Marelli and most recently, assumed the role of CFO and Head of M&A at the Iren Group.