The Supervisory Board has unanimously appointed Bernd Eulitz (53) to be the new CEO of Knorr-Bremse AG.

Volvo Dynamic Steering from Volvo Truck Corporation in Sweden, which is an ultra-responsive steering system designed to lessen steering force by up to 85%, helping reduce driver fatigue and increase road safety, will be available as an option in the Volvo VNL and VNR models in early 2020. 

Alexander Dennis Ltd has supplied an Enviro200 to the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority in Atlanta, for a six-month revenue trial.

Scania AB has pledged to respond to the call from the United Nations for business to take bolder actions in tackling climate change.

Daimler Trucks North America Inc and Torc Robotics (a remote-control, digital-control, and autonomous robotics technologies and systems provider and subsidiary of Daimler) are actively developing and testing automated trucks with SAE Level 4 intent technology on public roads.

Small and medium-duty bus builder, Volare SA, a subsidiary of Marcopolo S.A., is planning to intensify export sales to countries in Africa.

Hyundai Motor Company and Cummins Inc have signed a memorandum of understanding to evaluate jointly opportunities to develop and commercialize electric and fuel cell powertrains. 

Plus.ai, a provider of self-driving trucking technology, has announced a joint venture with China’s FAW Jiefang Automotive Co Ltd to develop autonomous trucks for China.

Cummins Inc has concluded its purchase of fuel cell and hydrogen production technologies provider, Hydrogenics Corporation.

Terberg Special Vehicles, through its Canadian distributor, Train Trailer, has delivered an electric Terberg YT202-EV yard tractor (shunt truck) to food and pharmacy logistics specialist, Loblaw Companies Ltd.

Haldex AB has issued a statement saying its largest shareholder, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, intends to divest its 20% shareholding in Haldex, reportedly consisting of 8.9 million shares.

Scania AB has developed an autonomous self-driving driverless truck called AXL.