Volta Trucks is accelerating the roll-out of its purpose-built battery-electric trucks in Europe. When will we see them in the U.S.?
A free Webinar, produced by Automotive Fleet, will be held on Monday, April 19, 2021, discussing how to harmonize global fleet policies, how to standardize safety programs and technology, and best practices in establishing global fleet management governance.
The Traton Group (which is in the process of buying Navistar) announced it is investing $1.9 billion in research and development of e-mobility by 2025, and cutting its investment in traditional drivetrains.
Cummins will take over the development, production and delivery of medium-duty engines for Daimler Trucks and Buses around the world by the second half of the decade.
Daimler plans to spin off Daimler Truck as a separate business and establish two independent pure-play companies for truck/bus and autos, “designed to unlock the full potential of its businesses in a zero-emissions, software-driven future.”
Stellantis, the merger between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Groupe PSA, will “embrace electrification, connectivity, autonomous driving, and shared ownership,” the company said.
Two global commercial vehicle makers, Germany’s Traton SE and Japan’s Hino Motors Ltd., have signed a joint venture agreement to develop electric commercial vehicles, both battery-electric and fuel-cell versions.
Karin Rådström will start her appointment as Member of the Board of Management, Daimler Truck AG, responsible for Mercedes-Benz Trucks, on 1 February 2021
The delivery of Hyundai Xcient Fuel Cell electric trucks to customers in Switzerland this year represents the Korean truck maker's first steps toward putting 2,000 fuel-cell trucks into customers' hands around the world by the end of 2021 – including the U.S.
Traton on Sept. 10 upped the ante in its offer to buy all outstanding shares of common stock of Navistar International Corp.
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