The two companies have agreed to collaborate in the development of purpose-built vehicles (PBVs) optimised for delivery of goods.

Under the expanded deal, MAN will use protective gases during the precision welding process, and then apply multiple coats: first, cataphoretic paint for corrosion protection, then varnish, and then a final coat of paint.

Big Rig Manufacturing will assemble both diesel Enviro500 and battery-electric Enviro500EV Charge models.

The deal between the two companies is aimed at helping legacy fleet operators transition to electric by providing a comprehensive offering for fleet deployment and charging infrastructure. The data provided will offer operators information on the status of their vehicles, batteries and charging infrastructure, enabling them to optimise their fleets.

A GreenPower ‘AV Star’ minibus, retrofitted with Perrone’s ‘TONY’ self-driving technology, will transport up to 14 passengers in normal operations across the airport.

The first project, beginning this year, will take place at a mine in Garpenberg, Sweden.

Volvo says it will begin receiving steel products from the mill in mid-2026, though H2 Green Steel has stated that customer deliveries will start in 2027.

Ballard will supply fuel cell systems as part of the development of a Ford FCEV prototype truck in Turkey. The deal initially will see Ballard supply two FCmove XD 120 kW fuel cell engines planned for Q4, 2023 delivery. The engines will be integrated into Ford F-Max 44-tonne long-haul tractors as part of developing the Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) F-MAX prototype.

ITD Industries, a trailer manufacturer, will set aside room for a Nikola truck showroom and service operations at its site, and it will promote the vehicles through its sales channels.

This deal will involve integrating the real-time trailer generated by Krone's telematics system with the TIP trailer telematics software to produce more reliable data.

The exhibition, which took place from the 6th to the 7th of September, attracted over 150 exhibitors involved in low-carbon mobility. The exhibition had a small collection of companies dedicated to the commercial vehicle market sector.

The intention is to market Terex Advance Commander Series trucks with diesel and hydrogen engine options once series production of the Cummins ‘X15H’ begins as planned in the latter part of this decade.