This is the first order for the Ebusco 3.0 13.5-metre, which is a new addition to the line-up of the lightweight Ebusco 3.0 and reaches the maximum length with a single rear axle.

The manufacturer’s ‘Thermoplastic Refrigerant Lines’ technology eliminates the rubber hose and crimp assembly components which would be required in a conventional aluminium-and-rubber arrangement, making it 60% lighter.

The company announced a USD4m investment in a new powertrain test facility located at its engineering centre in Michigan, as well as a GBP15m total investment in two test facilities in Northampton, UK.

Electromin, a turnkey e-mobility provider, will act as Quantron’s distribution partner in Saudi Arabia for the ‘Qargo 4 EV’, which was launched in April 2022.

The Czech company is bringing these separate activities together in a new division (led by Petr Novotný), believing them to have significant and connected growth potential.

ADL previewed new battery-electric city bus models, the Enviro400EV double deck and the Enviro100EV midibus, both with in-house

e-tractors with swappable battery packs could be the answer for China's regional and long haul trucking operations.

The first class 8 battery electric Freightliner eCascadia truck has now been delivered to food distribution company, Sysco Corporation, following an order in May for 800 units.

Farizon Auto, the new energy commercial vehicle brand name of Zhejiang Geely New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group (a subsidiary of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group of Hangzhou), has raised USD300m in a pre-A round of fundraising, which it said will be used to strengthen its range of low- and zero-emission vehicles.

Professor Schaller was Chief Technology Officer at MAN Truck & Bus, where he had previously served as Director of the Heavy Trucks business unit.

Energy Absolute continued its expansion into the zero-emissions vehicle market with the launch of a new battery-powered small truck in the local market.

Under the terms of the agreement, Nikola and its dealers will be authorised to resell ChargePoint’s portfolio of charging infrastructure and software products to its customers in the USA.