Advanced Electric Machines Ltd (AEM) based in Washington, UK, has announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Cho Thavee Public Company Limited (CTV) of Khon Khaen, and ASIA CAB Co of Bangkok, for the development of a retrofit solution that will enable ICE cars to be electrified with AEM motors.

The two companies plan to sell around 5,000 retrofitted trucks and buses in France by 2030, supported by over EUR1.5m raised earlier in the year by REV Mobilities.

For the 'Powertrain in a Crate' electrification kit, Wrightspeed will develop the powertrain components while Romeo Power will supply the batteries.

Rawmatt Industries is partnering with luxury coach travel service company GoSuperBus to convert 5,000 diesel-powered buses to bio-LNG to reduce vehicular emissions and promote greener transport over the next three years.

Renault Trucks will launch the enhanced Trafic range in various European markets in the hope of benefiting from the boom in e-commerce and last-mile delivery.

The 'T Robust 13L' is a revamped and reconditioned T series truck with a new engine and an aesthetic update.

MAN Individual began ramp up of production at the new site, dedicated to van customisation and modification, in April 2021.

The company, founded in 2018, aims to create a market for the electrification of vehicles, including vans, buses, and trucks, in France.

NFI will be offering a battery recycling service to all of its North American customers - the deal applies to all of its subsidiaries. This is an extension of a pilot programme between NFI subsidiary New Flyer and Li-Cycle launched earlier this year.

Iveco Latin America has adopted an online platform service for spare parts in Brazil through the Mercado Livre portal, a leader in technology for e-commerce and financial services in Latin America.

Allison Transmission Inc of Indianapolis, USA, has announced an aftermarket order of its FuelSense 2.0 software for a fleet of 493, Dennis Eagle and Mercedes-Benz Econic trucks operated by waste management firm Biffa, based in High Wycombe, UK.

Quantum Fuel Systems will supply Q-Rail CNG fuel storage systems to work with IFS's retrofit Multi Fuel Technology Platform which allows diesel engines to use a mix of diesel and alternative fuels.