Jones will lead the development of DAF’s electric vehicle (EV) programme in the UK, overseeing sales, aftersales, the dealer network’s EV strategy and the rollout of charging infrastructure. 

The companies have successfully completed field tests of the new Cummins X15N 15-litre natural gas engine in combination with Allison’s 4000 Series fully automatic transmission. The results showed significant improvements in fuel efficiency, engine braking, and power during shifting, making the combination ideal for heavy-duty operations.

A total of thirty charging points are planned, which MAN says would allow for up to five hundred trucks and buses to be recharged per day.

The projects cover five topic areas, including components for hydrogen fuelling of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, and standardised hydrogen refuelling stations.

Domestic sales demonstrated significant growth as well, increasing by 52.8%, while production increased by 24.3%.

GIB EnergyX will license Gotion's LFP technology for lithium-ion cells to Amara Raja for manufacturing LFP cells in both cylindrical and prismatic form factors.

Volvo Trucks has decided to integrate the Goodyear DriverHub application into Volvo's new My Business Apps service (subscription-based service), launching in 2024 across selected European markets. This collaboration enhances Volvo Trucks' digital service portfolio, giving operators more tools to improve vehicle performance and reduce costs.

Sourcewell is a U.S. government agency which handles procurement on behalf of more than 50,000 participating entities.

The light bus and coach market in India, categorized by vehicles of 7.5t gvw & below, exhibited a mixed performance in April to June 2024-25 (Q1 2024/25) compared with the same period of the previous financial year.

The G38 can handle up to 3,800 Nm of torque, making it well-suited to the 16-litre V8, which can deliver a maximum torque of 3,700 Nm.

Designed for heavy loads in rough terrains, the trailer tyre is initially available in size 385/65R22.5, with 265/70R19.5 planned for Q4 2024.

The companies will jointly develop advanced hydrogen generation technology utilising Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells (SOEC) combined with waste heat recovery. The collaboration aims to enhance the efficiency of hydrogen production by leveraging SOEC technology, which operates at high temperatures and uses less energy compared to traditional electrolysis methods.