Maxion Wheels has partnered with Daimler Truck on a concept refuse collection vehicle that will be presented at IFAT Munich in Germany from May 4 to 7, 2026. The initiative supports efforts to advance sustainability in commercial vehicle manufacturing.
The concept focuses on circular material use, efficient resource

On March 23, Daimler Truck unveiled Mercedes-Benz eCitaro fuel cell, an electric city bus with a hydrogen fuel cell that works as a range extender. It combines the Citaro platform with modular batteries, charging systems, and electric drive technology.
The bus can travel around 600 km and uses a 60 kW fuel cell mount

On March 12, 2026, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) announced that it had established Fuso Tech Centre India Private Limited (FTCI) in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu in India, as its global hub for a wide range of product engineering and operational functions, with operations starting March 9, 2026. The 2,8

On March 10, Allison Transmission announced an expansion in its long-standing partnership with Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) with the introduction of two advanced fully automatic transmission offerings for the Freightliner M2 106 Plus medium-duty truck.
The Allison 3414 Regional Haul Series (RHS) transmission pa

On March 10, ZF Group announced that it is providing PowerLine 8-speed automatic transmission on the Freightliner M2 106 Plus from Daimler Truck North America (DTNA). The Freightliner M2 106 Plus and ZF PowerLine will be on display at Work Truck Week 2026 in Indianapolis. 
Its patented gear ratio spread provides incr

On March 9, Mercedes-Benz Caminhões e Ônibus Argentina announced the relaunch of the Axor heavy-duty truck line, introducing the Axor 2038 4x2 and Axor 2545 6x2 models for medium- and long-distance road freight and logistics operations.
The company described the Axor as a modern, robust and efficient vehicle designed

On March 3, Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Girteka announced an agreement for the delivery of 500 Actros L ProCabin trucks. The trucks will be delivered in stages throughout 2026 to support Girteka's ongoing fleet renewal and the expansion of its long-haul transport activities in Europe. 
The Actros L ProCabin is based on

On February 25, Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) announced that factory production has started for its Exterior Camera System, a new visibility solution that expands DTNA’s existing backup camera capability by adding three new camera views – left side, right side and forward-facing – to enable visibility on all fou

On February 24, Torc Robotics announced the expansion of its autonomous truck testing operations to public roads in Michigan using the latest-generation Daimler Truck autonomous chassis based on the Freightliner Cascadia. 
The expansion in Michigan marks a significant step in Torc’s path to commercialization and cont

On February 24, Daimler Buses announced that it will showcase Mercedes-Benz eCitaro with its new NMC4 battery generation at Mobility Move 2026, Berlin, from March 10–12. Visitors can also explore digital services from Omniplus ON, charging solutions from Omniplus CHARGE, and training programs for workshop staff and d

On February 23, Detroit, Daimler Truck North America’s powertrain brand and leading manufacturer of heavy-duty truck engines, announced its new Gen 6 heavy-duty engine portfolio, comprised of the DD13, DD15 and DD16.
The Detroit Gen 6 engines are fully compliant with the EPA’s 2027 standard and will be available for

On February 19, Daimler Truck announced that its new Mercedes-Benz eArocs 400 has successfully completed tough winter testing near the Finnish Arctic Circle in temperatures as low as -20°C. The electric truck was tested on snow and ice to check traction, driving stability, cold starts, battery performance, charging b

On February 18, Daimler Truck launched its own AI platform, LibreChat, for employees worldwide. The company is developing LibreChat internally and sharing improvements with the open-source community.
LibreChat allows employees to use different AI models such as GPT, Claude, and DALL-E. Employees can also create their

On February 4, FEV announced a partnership with Daimler Buses to create the first coach with a hydrogen fuel cell drive system. The “H₂ Coach” test vehicle is based on a normal Setra coach. It can drive at least 800 kilometers with one tank, refuels quickly, and runs very quietly.
Daimler Buses and FEV jointly carrie

On February 2, 2026, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) to develop a universal driver rating system for commercial driving. The system targets use in commercial driving, insurance, and background checks while develo

On January 26, Daimler Truck introduced Mercedes-Benz NextGenH2 Truck, a new hydrogen-powered truck. As part of a small production run, 100 trucks will be built at the Wörth plant, Germany and will begin real-world use with customers from late 2026.
The new model builds on the strengths of the first GenH2 Truck. It s

On January 22, 2026, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) and Hon Hai Technology Group (“Foxconn”) announced plans to establish a standalone bus company in Japan. The two companies previously signed memorandum of understanding to explore strategic collaboration in zero emission bus.
New company will be e

On January 20, Daimler Truck Europe announced that Mercedes-Benz Trucks is advancing the implementation of the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) for its battery-electric long-haul truck, the eActros 600.
The company is conducting real-world testing with two MCS-compatible vehicles on a 2,400-kilometer route across Germa

On January 19, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation launched the new eCanter, its all-electric light-duty truck, in the UAE. The launch took place in Dubai with Al Habtoor Motors, FUSO’s official distributor in the country.
It is built on FUSO’s proven light-duty platform, the eCanter offers smooth driving, easy