The e-truck company has been awarded USD2m for research into integrated autonomous fuelling systems designed to speed up refuelling of heavy-duty hydrogen vehicles.

IAV and MIT will compare and evaluate electric and alternative fuel-based drivelines in a project which will run until Spring 2022.

As part of its drive towards fossil-free transport by 2040, Renault Trucks SAS is building a new R&D centre near its headquarters in Lyon, France.

KAMAZ together with the Bauman Moscow State Technical University have developed an autonomous articulated tipper, KAMAZ-6561, for opencast mining operations.

AB Volvo Penta Industrial of Gothenburg, the marine and industrial powertrain division of the Volvo Group, has entered a strategic project partnership with TICO (Terminal Investment Corporation) of Savanah, Georgia, USA to electrify its terminal tractor range.

Hyzon Motors and Chart Industries are teaming up to develop liquid hydrogen fuelled long-haul trucks.

Chevron USA has signed a memorandum of understanding to explore a strategic alliance with engine manufacturer, Cummins, to develop commercially viable business opportunities in hydrogen and other alternative energy sources.

July 2021 saw Cummins begin testing a hydrogen-fuelled internal combustion engine as part of its proof-of-concept testing and to build on existing expertise in gaseous-fuel applications and powertrain products.

Cummins Brasil Ltda recently acquired a T-Scan Zeiss 3D scanning device (a handheld laser scanner) for digitally measuring equipment and products.

TUPY SA, Westport Fuel Systems Inc and AVL List GmbH have announced a collaboration to develop a hydrogen internal combustion engine for heavy goods transportation.

Westport Fuel Systems Inc on June 8, 2021, through public offerings on the US Nasdaq Exchange and Canadian Toronto Stock Exchange of 20,930,000 shares at USD5.50 a share, generated USD115,115,000.00 in gross proceeds.

Volvo Group has announced investment of USD33m during a groundbreaking ceremony by Volvo Trucks North America at one of its main production sites in Hagerstown, Maryland.