Electric vehicle manufacturer, Arrival, has engaged the technology services of Ambarella Inc of Santa Clara, California to offer autonomous driving and ADAS functions in its electric bus and van concepts.

Leyland Trucks of Leyland, the UK manufacturing hub for DAF Trucks, is taking part in a UK government initiative designed to help UK operators make the transition to battery electric trucks.

Vehicle and powertrain hardware and software developer, FEV North America has entered a long-term agreement with electrified powertrain systems provider, Hyliion to support the design, development, integration, and production validation of their innovative Electric Range Extender for Class 8 tractor trailer applications.

REE Automotive has completed its merger with 10X Capital Venture Acquisition Corporation on July 22, 2021, following approval of shareholders.

Alexander Dennis has announced it has reached an agreement with Nexport to assemble bodies from the Alexander Dennis Enviro family, which will be mounted on electric bus chassis from BYD for the local Australian market.

Warburtons has taken delivery of its first 16-tonne D Z.E. electric truck from Renault Trucks for its bread fleet operation in Enfield, London.

Renault Trucks used the ITT Hub to introduce its new, Low Entry Cab on its full electric 26 tonne D Wide chassis for urban applications for the UK and Irish markets.

Renault Trucks has confirmed it will offer a complete range of electric trucks from 2023, addressing each segment, covering distribution, construction and long distance.

Volta Trucks, a specialist start-up looking to manufacture electric commercial vehicles for the medium-duty delivery segment, took a step further to these ambitions last month with its announcement of its first running prototype chassis of the Volta Zero.

Electric truck protagonist, Volta Trucks, has appointed Italian producer of lightweight composites, CPC Group, to develop and supply sustainable and recyclable composite exterior body panels for the Volta Zero.

Following the same path adopted by drinks company, Ambev, which in April announced it was converting 102 diesel trucks to electric, another Brazilian operator is following suit.

BYD Brasil Ltd, in partnership with body builder, Marcopolo SA, have launched the first intercity electric coach, which went on trial for 90 days in June with transport operator, Expresso Princesa dos Campos.