The 4-speed transmission for heavy-duty electric commercial vehicles is intended to meet growing demand in several segments, including port drayage, regional and line haul, and vocational applications.

The order for single- and double-deck battery-electric buses, which will enter service in the summer of 2024, is being backed by GBP88m in funding from the UK government.

The 8.7-metre version of the ‘Sigma’ range of battery-electric buses was publicly presented for the first time since it was launched alongside the 9.4-metre Sigma in May.

Gardener Denver has launched the lightweight TX01 onboard air compressor, specifically designed for hybrid, fully electric and fuel cell vehicles.

Sylvain Blaise, President of the Iveco Group Powertrain Business Unit at IAA said, in launching a range of new powertrain products for the CV industry: "FPT Industrial is ready for the future."

The Northern Irish manufacturer has said that the government-backed credit will support its plans to grow exports to over 40% of its annual turnover.

Jema has been contracted by London bus operator, Go-Ahead, owned by Metrobus, to install ‘16 miles’ of opportunity charging on the London 358 bus line.

The new-generation NMC lithium battery packs, which EvoBus produced in partnership with Akasol, contain cylindrical cells that provide 50% greater energy density.

Modine will provide its suite of products under the ‘EVantage’ brand, which include thermal management systems for batteries and cooling systems for electronics.

The strategic partnership aims to build up expertise, process development and construct protypes of electric motors at Daimler’s Gaggenau technical centre for electric drive components.

Between 5-6 October, T&BB attended Busworld Southeast Asia 2022, which was held at the Jakarta International Expo venue in Jakarta, Indonesia. Vehicles from local manufacturers and Chinese firms were on show.

The new building, covering 98,000 square feet, will accommodate the company's main offices as well as vehicle design and testing and prototype development.