The Higer Azure A12BR is already fully approved by SPTRANS, the transport authority in the city of São Paulo. Local production planned with start of production scheduled for 2023.

The 407,000-sq-ft facility, referred to as the ‘Plug Vista’ facility, reportedly features advanced automation, allowing for greatly increased scale and efficiency in the assembly of fuel cell systems for applications such as trucks.

With this announcement, ZF claims it becomes the first company in the sector to produce the electric parking brake in Brazil.

Through what is being abbreviated to CTC (Cell to Chassis) technology, the main components of the battery and other systems are integrated into the floor of the vehicle, eliminating the need for separate battery packs.

The two companies have agreed to collaborate in the development of large-scale green hydrogen projects in the U.S., but have so far released no concrete details as to their plans.

Terberg will be expanding its Low Volume Assembly hall to increase production of its other vehicle lines, including industrial tractors, container carriers and aircraft loaders.

Howmet is set to install a SACMA 670AL cold forging machine, used to produce its Huck lockbolt pins and collars; a range of two-piece vibration-proof fasteners typically used in safety-critical applications.

The move is a cost-cutting measure which will allow Proterra to concentrate its manufacturing activities at its two sites in South Carolina.

The 9,500 square metre (sqm) plant will employ 150 staff and become the focal point of a global network of gigafactories based on its “cradle-to-cradle” circular value chain, which integrates chemistry research, cell development, battery production and material recycling in one location.

The company has invested GBP 750,000 in a new Curtain ‘Livery’ Printer which has greatly improved efficiency and offers vastly increased throughput.

Lion Electric is to offer a lithium-ion battery pack, produced at its Mirabel facility in Quebec, with final certification of the product set to take place in Q1 2023 before going into series production.

Castertech is developing nano-technology with partners in materials for use in transport applications.