Mercedes-Benz Brazil has unveiled a fully electric bus chassis named the eO500U, which is specifically designed for use in Latin American cities and will be manufactured at the São Bernado do Campo plant from 2022 onwards.

JAC has completed an initial order of three JAC iEV 1200T delivery vans, to be operated by Brazilian drinks manufacturer, Fruki Beverages in Rio Grande do Sul.

Beverage company Ambev announced the acquisition of another 150 JAC iEV 1200T trucks from JAC Motors Brasil which are scheduled to be delivered by the end of this year.

The 18-tonne version of the D ZE and D Wide ZE series also comes with a fridge-connection option and a wider range of wheelbase options.

Allison Transmission Inc, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, has announced the signing of a global strategic partnership with Beijing-based electric motor and drive component manufacturer, Jing-Jin Electric.

Chinese e-bus builder, BYD Inc., based in Shenzhen, China, has announced the delivery of two 8.7m Midi eBuses to the city of Ancona. The two units are the first fully-electric buses in operation across the Marche Region.

Automaker BYD Inc., based in Shenzhen, China, has announced a partnership with Petros Petropoulos to supply and service its electric trucks in Greece.

Chereau Trailers of Ducey, France, has announced a new electric reefer featuring solar panels, a regenerative axle, and a battery pack to power the cooling unit. The new reefer is yet to be given a name and will be available for early-adopter testing after it is shown at Lyon’s Solutrans show in November 2021.

Two Model 579EV trucks have been purchased by Kruger Energy and will begin operation in Quebec province by the end of the year.

Bolloré, Irizar, and Iveco will supply RATP with up to 451 12-metre electric buses, with options to purchase more from these and other manufacturers through 2025.

The 40,000 sq ft facility will play host to R&D unit Shyft Innovations, which is currently developing an all-electric chassis platform for medium-duty CVs.

The battery-electric 4.5-tonne SEA 300-45, produced in Dandenong in Australia, is designed for short-distance, last-mile delivery applications.