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

On January 16, Daimler Truck Group announced it sold 117,974 units in Q4 2025, i.e., down by 5% YoY compared to 124,386 units in Q4 2024. In 2025, the total sales reached 422,510 units, i.e., also down by 8% YoY compared to 460,409 units in 2024.
BEV truck sales increased by 52% YoY to 2,902 units in Q4 2025, compare

On December 15, Daimler Buses announced that it has signed a framework agreement with the Flemish public transport company De Lijn for the supply of up to 500 electric buses.
Under the agreement, De Lijn has already ordered 80 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro electric buses, with deliveries starting in early 2027.
Based on Dai

On December 11, Daimler Truck announced that it has launched a semi-public charging facilities for battery-electric trucks under the TruckCharge brand. The first pilot customer, transport company Wessels in Rhede in North Rhine-Westphalia, has been live since the beginning of October, followed in December by freight

On December 9, Daimler Truck started series production of the second-generation eActros 400 at its Wörth plant in early December 2025. The model is part of a broader rollout of new electric truck variants from the end of 2025, all based on the eActros 600 platform, which has been in production since late 2024.
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On December 8, 2025, BharatBenz launched the BB1924, a 19.5‑ton heavy‑duty bus for intercity passenger transport, at an event in Chennai. The BB1924 bus is powered by a BS‑VI OBD‑II OM926 6‑cylinder diesel engine with turbocharger and intercooler, producing 241 hp and 850 Nm of torque, paired with a 6‑speed synchrome

On December 1, Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Buses Argentina announced that the Juan Manuel Fangio Industrial Center in Virrey del Pino has ended production and will begin the transition of operations to the Industrial Center in Zárate, which will start operations in 2026.
The new plant will initially manufacture the Acce

Innoviz Technologies Ltd. announced that Daimler Truck and its subsidiary, Torc Robotics, selected Innoviz as their short-range lidar supplier for the future series production of SAE Level 4 autonomous Class 8 trucks. Innoviz will supply its InnovizTwo Short-Range lidar sensors, integrating them into the autonomous F

On November 19, Mercedes-Benz Trucks, a business unit of Daimler Trucks, unveiled the two upgraded systems i.e., Active Brake Assist 6 Plus and Attention Assist 2, will be available from February 2026. The company is now showing its latest technology in the new Safety Truck.
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has added a new elect

On November 18, RIZON announced new customer deliveries and dealership expansions in the U.S. More than 20 RIZON trucks will enter service with fleets and municipalities in California, while new dealerships have been established in Arizona, New York, New Jersey and Washington State.
Besides private companies, RIZON h

On November 13, Daimler Truck announced that it is starting the second test phase for Mercedes-Benz GenH2 fuel-cell trucks with 5 new partner companies i.e. Hornbach, Reber Logistik, Teva Germany (ratiopharm), Rhenus, and DHL Supply Chain. The aim is to test the trucks in different industries and real-world situation

On November 12, Mercedes-Benz Trucks, a business unit of Daimler Trucks, announced that it will introduce upgraded driver assistance systems that already meet future safety regulations from February 2026.
The new Active Brake Assist 6 Plus will replace the current version and already complies with the European AEBS (

On November 11, Daimler Trucks announced that it is assisting Amazon in modernizing its parcel delivery operations in Great Britain. Earlier this year, Amazon placed its largest global electric truck order i.e. over 200 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600s for Germany and UK.
The first of these trucks are now on the road in UK

On November 5, Daimler Trucks’ Detroit brand, a leader in integrated powertrain innovation, announced the launch of the DT12-VL, the latest addition to its DT12 Vocational transmission portfolio.
This purpose-built automated manual transmission is engineered for heavy-duty vocational applications where maximizing pay

On November 6, Comau announced that it has delivered a fully automated body-in-white welding and material handling system for Foton Daimler’s next-generation A6 heavy-duty truck platform. The new production line supports modular manufacturing, faster launch times, and greater flexibility for Foton Auman trucks.
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