OEMs and ‘PIK’ scientists offer roadmap and policy advice (conditions) to governments to achieve fossil-free road transport over the next two decades

Announcing that in 2021, the German Federal Government intends to further promote investments in modern trailer technologies as part of the ‘Fleet Renewal Programme for Commercial Vehicles’, Europe’s largest trailer builder Schmitz Cargobull AG is offering a tyre pressure monitoring system to tipper trailer operators; it is well known that under-inflated tyres or tyre pressure not matching the load on any vehicle can waste fuel and increase carbon footprint.

Toyota Motor Corporation has joined the recently formed Japan Hydrogen Association, a body created to promote global collaboration and the formation of a hydrogen supply chain in the field.

Gainsborough-based emissions control specialist, Eminox Ltd is entering a project with Sheffield-based magnetic drive components manufacturer, Magnomatics to enable passenger transport vehicles to reduce their environmental impact when in operation.

Zero-emission coaches produced by Canada’s NFI Group US subsidiary, Motor Coach Industries Inc are now approved for the maximum California HVIP purchase incentive of USD150,000 for each of its battery-electric coaches sold in the State of California.

Bus and coach manufacturer, Alexander Dennis Ltd, has welcomed the Scottish Government’s award of GBP7.4m in funding to bus operators through the first round of the Scottish Ultra-Low Emission Bus Scheme.

Allison Transmission Inc has opened its new Vehicle Environmental Test centre to conduct year-round testing, replicating vehicle environments and duty cycles, compressing product development times and supporting innovation for the industry.

Covestro AG (formerly Bayer AG), producer of industrial adhesives and plastics has developed a means to incorporate recycled CO2 as a substitute for oil-based polymers in manufacturing foam materials.

The electric hybrid propulsion system supplied by BAE Systems which bridges the gap between conventional drives and full electric or fuel cell systems, remains a viable option for reducing emissions and saving fuel in areas where charging infrastructure is unavailable, maintains BAE Systems.

Stockholm-based Volta Trucks, the developer of the Volta Zero electric truck concept, has revealed additional information on the vehicle's construction.

Renault Trucks SAS is progressing its transition to a circular economy through a partnership with vehicle recycling specialist company, Indra Automobile Recycling in the Rhône-Alpes region.

Germany’s Federal Council (Bundesrat) on World Environment Day last month extended the motorway toll exemption for compressed and liquefied natural gas (CNG and LNG) heavy-duty trucks over 7.5 tons until December 31st, 2023.