Ashok Leyland Ltd of Chennai, has launched an upgraded version of its diesel-powered Star truck in the Intermediate Commercial Vehicle (ICV) 11- to 16-tonne GVW segment.

Ashok Leyland Ltd of Chennai says it has delivered ten 12-metre ultra-low entry BS VI compliant CNG buses to IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation) for operations at New Delhi airport. This airport bus featuring CNG power is a new variant.

The 13.6-metre semi-trailer, built in Manchester, boasts a range of components, including lightweight materials, Schmitz-branded axles and chassis, and telematics system, which the trailer manfuacturer hopes will improve its standing in the UK and Irish markets.

The five-year contract between New Flyer and CapMetro provides for the supply of up to 171 electric buses, which NFI claims is the largest such contract in the USA to date.

Bedeo will leverage Protean Electric's in-wheel motor technology in the electrification of light commercial vehicles.

25 Design Verification prototypes of the 16t truck are to be produced imminently in preparedness for testing in early 2022.

Recipients of the federal research funding include PACCAR, Volvo Group North America, Daimler Trucks North America, Ford, and General Motors.

Yutong announces a net-zero emission target which is ten years ahead of the People's Republic of China's national target, a first for the Chinese bus industry.

The two companies plan to build a hydrogen production facility in Kent, set to begin operation by mid-2023.

Traton brands have sold 53% more trucks and buses and have achieved revenue growth of 38% (EUR21.7bn) in the year-to-date.

Perrone Robotics will employ Ouster's lidar technology in autonomous vehicles it has developed in collaboration with its partners, including Local Motors' 'Olli' passenger shuttle.

The company recorded a 4.3% growth in revenues (USD5.15bn) and a 2% drop in its net income (USD377.7m).