Dutch bus builder Ebusco Holding N.V. based in Deurne, The Netherlands, has announced that its 3.0 model has become the first composite bus to achieve EU Vehicle Type Approval.

REE Automotive unveiled an autonomous concept vehicle in order to showcase one of the potential applications of its modular electric vehicle platform.

Scania is working with Svenska Cellulosa AB to develop the very first electric truck adapted to the transportation of timber. Prototype testing in northern Sweden is set to begin in 2022.

Vicinity Motor has entered a distributor agreement with ABC Bus Companies for its line of heavy-duty mid-size buses and battery-electric buses in the USA.

Allison Transmission has partnered with Dakar Rally winning Team de Rooy to develop electric trucks for motorsport competitions.

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.