Japanese lifestyle retailer, MUJI and Finnish autonomous driving company, Sensible 4, have launched GACHA, which they claim is the first autonomous driving bus (minibus pod) for all weather conditions.

The Dearman-Hubbard transport refrigeration unit, designed by the Dearman Engine Co Ltd, built by Hubbard Products Ltd and which is fitted to a Paneltex semi-trailer, has started a one month demonstration tour in Europe.

Battery maker, Akasol AG, which opened a new EUR10m headquarters and production facility in Langen during 2018, is now making further investment to build a new and larger facility in Darmstadt.

Ingersoll Rand-owned Thermo King and Frigoblock plan to reveal new and revised products at this year's Commercial Vehicle Show enabling urban, long haul and home delivery refrigerated transport to remain in compliance with both EU and LEZ requirements covering noise and emissions.

Carrier Transicold UK Ltd plans to present its flagship next-generation temperature-controlled trailer refrigeration system – the Vector HE 19 – for the first time in the UK at the CV Show.

The Dearman Engine Co Ltd is proposing to develop its liquid nitrogen-powered  emission-free engine as an Auxiliary Power Unit for applications in the electric bus market - providing a way to increase range and offer operators a combination of efficient clean cooling, power and cost-effective enhancement to a vehicle’s systems.

DAF Trucks NV has placed electric and plug-in hybrid trucks in service with Simon Loos and Peter Appel Transport.

Dana Incorporated has entered a strategic partnership with Class 8 electrification company, Hyliion Incorporated.

The Lion Electric Company has launched its first electric truck – the Lion8 – signifying its Class 8 classification.

New Flyer Industries Group has unveiled both 40ft single and 60ft articulated zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell-electric buses, under the name Xcelsior Charge H2.

A pilot study to test silent overnight deliveries has been launched at six McDonald’s restaurants in Stockholm.

Irizar Group has confirmed its entry into the electric truck market following its first public showing of the Irizar ie truck at the Sustainable Urban Mobility Congress, which was held in Bilbao on February 22-23.