Daimler AG subsidiary, Mercedes-Benz Energy GmbH and Beijing Electric Vehicle Co Ltd, have entered a development partnership, intending to establish second-life energy storage systems in China.

Hino Motors Ltd in July began construction of a new combined R&D and production base in Bang Bo in Thailand’s Samut Prakarn Province.

South Korean automotive Hyundai Mobis of Seoul, said its advanced forward collision avoidance systems will be fitted to all Hyundai Motor trucks and vans by 2021.

Logistics operator, B&H Logistik, last month received a container trailer chassis featuring a bespoke combination from Thermo King of gen set and solar panels to power refrigerated containers.

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation introduced six new variants of its medium-duty Fighter truck at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show in Jakarta in July.

Mobil Elektronik GmbH, a specialist in electro-hydraulic steer-by-wire systems, has developed a system aimed at increasing manoeuvrability of two axle public transport vehicles.

Hyundai Motor Company announced last month it plans to develop 17 electric-driven commercial vehicles within the next five years in response to increasing global demand for environmentally friendly transportation solutions.

Bernard Krone Holding has officially opened its new business centre in Haselünne.

New bus and coach registrations fell by 29.4% in the second quarter of this year, according to statistics provided by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, with 1,433 vehicles registered.

Further to the takeover of the Knapen Group, moving floor trailer company, last month by Krone Commercial Vehicle Group, Krone employee, Peter Ahlers has been appointed joint managing director effective August 1, 2019.

Registrations of new heavy goods vehicles rose 46.3% in the second quarter of 2019, with 15,605 units registered, according to figures issued by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

Mercedes-Benz Vans has expanded its range of new-generation minibuses with a Sprinter Transfer 45 and Sprinter City 45 urban bus.