Robert Bosch GmbH is introducing 5G communications technology at its Industry 4.0 lead plant in Stuttgart-Feuerbach.

Brake specialist, Jacobs Vehicle Systems, has confirmed its High Power Density engine brake has gone into production with Chinese truck manufacturer, China National Heavy Duty Truck Company.

October 2020 saw MAN Truck & Bus AG start series production of its 12m solo version of its Lion’s City E bus at its dedicated city bus plant at MAN Bus Sp. z o. o. in Starachowice, Poland.

Scania AB is to invest over SEK1bn (EUR98m) in a purpose-built battery assembly plant at its HQ in Södertälje.

Meritor Inc of Troy has announced Chris Villavarayan, currently executive vice president and chief operating officer, will become chief executive officer and president on January 28, 2021.

Bus and coach builder, VDL Bus & Coach BV of Valkenswaard, and ElringKlinger AG, have agreed on a strategic partnership to develop and industrialise fuel cell stacks and systems for mobile and stationary applications.

Ford Motor Company of Detroit is investing USD100m in its Kansas City assembly plant and adding approximately 150 full-time jobs to begin producing the all-new electric Transit van, called E-Transit, which is expected to be available from late 2021.

Voith GmbH and e-truck manufacturer, Orten Electric-Trucks, have entered a strategic partnership to retrofit single deck, double deck and articulated buses, plus light or medium-duty trucks with electric drivelines.

Cummins Inc, which began developing its fuel cell and related technologies more than 20 years ago, is continuing to invest in developing fully integrated fuel cell powertrains, fuel cell range-extender powertrains and stationary fuel cell systems.

Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW Group, will lead the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association next year.

Following the launch at Solutrans in November 2019, Jost-Werke GmbH has been rolling out an easy assemble ‘Plug & Play’ tyre inflation system with fast installation to reduce costs for truck operators.

In its centenary year in Brazil, Ford Brasil Ltda surprised the market in February by announcing it is to close its factory in São Bernardo do Campo where it produces the Ford F-Series F-350 and F-4000 truck models and Ford Cargo truck, as well as the Ford Fiesta car, whose production will cease as soon as inventories run out.