Librelato S.A.1 of Içara, Santa Catarina state has launched a new generation of trailers under the name EVOLUT, comprising tippers, bulkers, tank semi-trailers, curtainsiders and aluminium box vans designed for a variety of industrial segments from agriculture and construction to the transport of beverages and fuels.

Cummins Brasil Ltda, a wholly owned manufacturing and sales subsidiary of Cummins Inc based in Guarulhos, São Paulo State, has announced that it has invested around BRA170 million (USD30m) in the development of its new engine platform to comply with the PROCONVE 8 (Euro 6) emissions standard, scheduled for introduction in Brazil from January 1, 2023.

ZF do Brasil Ltda, headquartered in Sorocaba, São Paulo state, announced its parent company, ZF Group is the main drivetrain supplier to Higer Bus Company of Suzhou, China, for an electric bus that has started trials / tests with a city bus operator in the city of São Paulo; full scale operations of several electric Higer Bus buses are expected to start during the first half of 2022.

The components manufacturer began production of the electric powertrain for Class 5-8 CVs in December 2021. It also announced supply agreements with Thomas Built Buses and Hexagon Purus.

Arrival has announced the start of proving ground trials for its battery electric Arrival Bus.

Credobus has relaunched its articulated bus range with the offering of the Econell 18 Next at the 51st Bus and Coach Expert Consultation in Budapest.

Parsan Electrical Bus Manufacturing Company has announced the completion of the first-ever Iranian-produced electric bus.

Peterbilt's ARTech overlays technical information and objects on the real environment, using 3D and augmented reality views of chassis-specific trucks.

The Vivaro-e HYDROGEN, with a range of up to 400 km, will be delivered to Miele for service in the Rhine-Main region.

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

The two companies aim to support customers in manufacturing EVs, setting up charging infrastructure, and managing their fleets by providing 'Data as a Service' and 'Analysis as a Service'.

The two companies will work together to develop fuel cells and associated software, control systems, and thermal management.