The criteria for the award was fuel performance and engine efficiency in relation to CO2 emissions, as the magazine performed a range of tests comparing tractor units from the major global brands. 

Since October, some 100 LNG FPT-powered trucks have been sold.

The new facility is part of the company's plans to produce driveline components for both conventional ICE vehicles and electric vehicles.

The two five-year contracts stipulate firm orders for six ‘Xcelsior Charge FC’ fuel cell electric buses and twenty ‘Xcelsior Hybrid’ buses, and provide further options for up to 320 buses, half of which would be fuel cell electric and half of them hybrid electric.

Hendrickson claims that, compared to mechanical suspensions on the market, the elastomeric Ultimaax is up to 250 kilograms lighter.

Jorge Almeida is Continental’s new Head of Sustainability, having taken over from Claus Petschick, who has retired. In his new role, he will be responsible for the sustainability activities of the company’s global tyre operations, with a focus on climate change mitigation, low-emission transportation, the circular economy and sustainable supply chains.

India's light truck sales increased by more than 100,000 units in FY2022-23 from the previous fiscal year.

RACE is an engineering consultancy company and is also T&BB's partner organisation in India.

Einride has ordered the XD Electric “in a wide range of specifications”, which the company says it will use for various customers.

Bluebus has signed a distribution agreement with Indcar, to sell its 6-metre electric buses in Spain and Italy, marking entry into these two markets.

The KKS-U Connector allows the driver to couple a semi-trailer via remote control from inside the cab, increasing safety and saving time. Jost says that this product is aimed at transport companies that often perform coupling processes and drive short distances.

Strong demand for rigid trucks sees reguistrations grow by 30% across India.