Irizar has launched its very first battery-electric truck, which is billed as the lowest-entry truck on the market and is designed for specialised urban and construction applications. It was exhibited at Solutrans in Lyon, France.

Ford Motor Company has announced the start of a pilot program in the USA to test pre-production models of its new E-Transit van.

Lamberet showcased a range of sustainably-powered refrigerated trailers and bodies at the Solutrans show in Lyon, France.

BYD Inc has received orders for 100 units of its 12m eBus from Israel, and a further 25 units from Spain. The purchase forms a component of the city of Barcelona's wider sustainability strategy.

Equipmake and Beulas to provide in-service trials of the Beulas Jewel E in London, beginning Q1 2022.

Vicinity Motor has received a CAD14m order for 100 VMC 1200 trucks from the Canadian dealer.

Meritor is ramping up sales of its electric powertrain for the North American market - the company is currently working with nine OEM partners. Outside of North America, Meritor is collaborating with partners in Europe, South America, and India.

The order for 14 units of the Urbino 24 in 'MetroStyle' was placed by Tide Bus Danmark.

Yutong announces a net-zero emission target which is ten years ahead of the People's Republic of China's national target, a first for the Chinese bus industry.

The companies aim to produce a truck capable of matching a diesel truck in haulage capacity and with a range allowing for multiple journeys along a 60-km route.

The five-year contract between New Flyer and CapMetro provides for the supply of up to 171 electric buses, which NFI claims is the largest such contract in the USA to date.

Recipients of the federal research funding include PACCAR, Volvo Group North America, Daimler Trucks North America, Ford, and General Motors.