The Urbino 9 LE electric, which is suited for narrow urban and mountainous routes, will become the smallest model in the Urbino electric line once production of the 8.9m ceases in 2024.

MAN eManager, available on Traton's RIO digital platform, will allow for the remote management and monitoring of electric fleet charging.

The news was announced at Freight in the City Expo following a successful trial with the French manufacturer's D ZE series truck at customer Recycling Lives' recyling park.

The truck is fitted with an electric motor co-developed with Advanced Electric Machines and an optional fuel-cell range extender which increases the truck's range from 250 to 500 km.

The two companies will work together to develop a battery cell passive thermal management system which will conserve power and optimise battery performance.

Vicinity Motor now has exclusive distribution rights to the Optimal S1 and E1, under the 'VMC Optimal' brand-name, in Canada and the USA.

The 3.5-4.5 tonne LCV, based on Iveco and Mercedes chassis platforms, is the first such hydrogen-powered vehicle on the market in Europe, according to Quantron.

The money will be invested in a joint project with Advanced Electric Machines to develop hydrogen-based range extenders for medium- to heavy-duty commercial electric vehicles.

Mercedes-Benz Brazil has unveiled a fully electric bus chassis named the eO500U, which is specifically designed for use in Latin American cities and will be manufactured at the São Bernado do Campo plant from 2022 onwards.

Guerra confirmed its return to the Brazilian market in September with the start of production in Caxias do Sul of its first bulk semi-trailer designed for transporting grain, which is called Série Origens.

Mercedes-Benz Brazil has announced the Arocs construction truck is now available, for which it has already received orders for 200 units, set to be delivered by the end of December 2021.

VWCO has expanded its truck portfolio in Angola with the launch of the Delivery light truck range, which is already available in fifteen countries in South and Central America.