Volvo Trucks Corporation is claiming to be the first manufacturer to introduce Amazon Alexa voice control to FH, FH16, FM and FMX trucks from March 2021.

Following the launch at Solutrans in November 2019, Jost-Werke GmbH has been rolling out an easy assemble ‘Plug & Play’ tyre inflation system with fast installation to reduce costs for truck operators.

Proterra Inc has launched its new battery-electric transit bus, the Proterra ZX5.

Solaris Bus & Coach has launched a new 15m battery-electric Urbino city bus, the Urbino 15 LE electric, which is aimed at both urban and intercity operation.

Carrier Transicold Europe, part of Carrier Global Corporation, has launched what it calls its first fully ‘autonomous,’ all-electric engineless refrigerated trailer system, the Vector eCool.

Electric bus builder, Proterra Inc, also a producer of batteries, has unveiled its very latest series of battery packs, called the H Series, which offer customisable energy storage systems to power a wide range of heavy-duty commercial vehicles.

Werlte-based Krone Commercial Vehicles SE has extended its Swap Liner semi-trailer by 8cm, which allows it to transport two 7.45m swap bodies.

New additions to Shell's specialised fluids portfolio – Shell E-Fluids – support battery electric vehicle as well as fuel cell electric vehicle powertrains for commercial light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles.

Indianapolis-based Allison Transmission Inc has launched eGen Power, a new series of fully integrated zero emission electric axles.

Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems Inc has partnered with Daimler Trucks North America Inc’s subsidiary, Western Star Trucks to offer a portfolio of premium rear suspension systems as part of chassis enhancements of the upgraded Western Star 49X truck model range.

Krone Commercial Vehicles SE has completely redesigned its general purpose Profi Liner (or curtainsider) trailer, placing special attention to the front wall, the superstructure, floor, load securing and the rear.

Link Manufacturing Ltd, the Iowa-based manufacturer of bespoke suspensions, has launched a broader and updated range of Redline Performance Series suspensions for its Air Link tandem drive axle suspension and Atlas single drive axle suspension used in aerial fire and rescue trucks.