On August 24, Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd (Foton Motor) announced that it held the 2026 Foton Motor Technology and Culture Festival and Technology Innovation Conference, showcasing its latest technological innovations and future development plans.
At the conference, Foton Motor unveiled seven in-house-developed techno
EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies GmbH (EKPO), a joint venture of ElringKlinger and OPmobility, has launched a collaborative project with Akkodis to test the NM20 fuel cell stack under real-world driving conditions.
Akkodis is integrating EKPO’s NM20 stack into a 40-ton hydrogen-powered truck, expected to be deployed in lo
On August 24, Tesla announced it will officially inaugurate its new Semi plant at Gigafactory Nevada in September. The Tesla Semi account posted the announcement on X, with a graphic titled “Semi Rollout” and a date of September 24.
While Tesla’s dedicated Semi plant, adjacent to Gigafactory Nevada, opened back in A
On August 25, Gatik, the Santa Clara, California-based leader in autonomous trucking, announced completion of a USD 200 million Series D round as demand accelerates for driverless commercial freight across the U.S.
The Series D round was led by Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and Koch Disruptive Technologies (KDT).
On August 26, the International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) issued its first compliance certificate for a 15-metre multi-axle sleeper bus under AIS-119 and AIS-153, in line with the applicable Central Motor Vehicles Rules. The certificate was awarded to Synaty Automotive Pvt. Ltd. for its 15-metre multi-a
On August 25, multiple sources reported that Saeed Mohammed Al-Bassami Company (SMB) signed a partnership agreement with Chinese truck manufacturer SHACMAN International. The agreement includes the supply of 500 new trucks to enhance SMB’s transport fleet and support its operational capabilities. This partnership als
On August 26, BasiGo and NCBA Group announced a partnership to scale financing of electric vans for Kenya’s public transport operators. Through this partnership, BasiGo and NCBA Group will finance 1,000 electric vehicles. The partnership builds on NCBA’s growing commitment to leading in e-mobility financing in Keny
On August 20, the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Science of the Ulyanovsk Region announced that the first truck chassis under the URAMAN brand, assembled in the special economic zone, had rolled off the assembly line at the Veles Automobile Plant.
AZ Veles, as an automaker, produces some of these specialized bo
Announced on August 19, 2026, Kim Long Motor presented its vehicle brand in Thailand at an event commemorating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Thailand.
Kim Long Motor expanded its presence in Thailand under an agreement to supply 1,000 KIM LONG-brand buses to KIJSETTHI Mobility in De
On August 26, ARCHION announced the launch of new medium-duty truck models for the Japanese market under Hino and Mitsubishi Fuso brands as the first step in its Integrated Platform Strategy.
The new trucks represent a near term initiative under ARCHION’s Integrated Platform Strategy, through which Hino will supply i
On August 25, Hyundai Translead announced the addition of Range Zero Emissions to its authorized commercial vehicle dealer network, expanding customer access to Hyundai Motor's Xcient Fuel Cell truck and advancing hydrogen mobility in North America.
Range Zero Emissions, the nation’s largest multi-OEM commercial EV d
On August 17, Ghandhara Industries Limited signed an agreement with UD Trucks Corporation to import, market, and distribute completely built-up (CBU) UD Trucks in Pakistan.
The company expects to begin importing and distributing UD Trucks in the country from the first quarter of calendar year 2027. The partnership wi
On August 20, Global Automotive Research Centre (GARC) awarded full vehicle type approval certificates to Megha AutoElectric Pvt. Ltd. for its electric bus models. The approval was granted to the Pure EV City – M3 Type I Midi Bus 9M (34+D) and Pulse EV Commute – M3 Type II Midi Bus 9M (34+D).
GARC is a state-of-the-a
On August 22, the Industrial Development and Renovation Organization of Iran (IDRO) visited Saipadiesel production facilities. IRDO’s official stated that IRDO will support Saipadiesel in continuing production and maintaining employment, as well as support its goal of achieving second place in the commercial vehicle
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