Paris-based Keolis Group has announced the creation of a wholly owned subsidiary, called Hove, for the design and deployment of digital tools to assist shared mobility. The digital product offering is targeted at public transport authorities and is based on the analysis of mobility data, aiming to improve the understanding of public mobility within a local region. Created out of a merger between Kisio Digital and the Kisi Services & Consulting data team, the new company brings together 110 mobility data staff from the Keolis Group.

Grzegorz Patynek, CEO and Co-founder of digital monitoring start-up CO3* (a software supplier for transport and logistics) explains to Truck & Bus Builder how the logistics industry must adapt to take advantage of new technologies.

The German manufacturer will employ Siemens' Simcenter STAR-CCM+ to accurately model air flow around a vehicle concept in order to improve aerodynamics and thermal management.

Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) and Iveco Group have agreed to explore opportunities to collaborate in several key areas ranging from advanced vehicle technologies to joint component sourcing and mutual vehicle supply. Senior figures from both companies signed the MoU agreements in Seoul.

BYD Co Ltd, based in Shenzhen, China, has announced a partnership with autonomous vehicle specialist Nuro of Mountain View, California, USA to manufacture the firm’s third generation autonomous delivery vehicle.

Goodyear Europe B.V. (the Amsterdam-based subsidiary of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co, based in Akron, Ohio) and HERE Technologies, based in Eindhoven, Netherlands, have announced a partnership to integrate HERE’s location services into Goodyear’s Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

Randon's new automation and digitalization division, RTS has acquired a controlling stake (80%) in the robotics automation division of Auttom for BRA14 million.

Hankook Tire & Technology has announced it will take part in PROJECT TREE, a sustainability project aimed establishing the traceability of natural rubber using blockchain technology.

Peterbilt's ARTech overlays technical information and objects on the real environment, using 3D and augmented reality views of chassis-specific trucks.

The two companies aim to support customers in manufacturing EVs, setting up charging infrastructure, and managing their fleets by providing 'Data as a Service' and 'Analysis as a Service'.

The two companies will collaborate in the development of automated yard logistics and intelligent predictive cruise control.

Enel X will collaborate with Optibus to create an end-to-end solution for electric bus operators. The solution will combine Enel X’s EV charging infrastructure with Optibus’ planning and scheduling software.