Cummins Inc, through its UK subsidiary, Cummins Turbo Technologies Ltd, is to lead a consortium focused on decarbonising heavy-duty powertrains in a UK-government and industry funded project, called TRIDENT.

Allison Transmission Holdings Inc of Indianapolis, Indiana and Cummins Inc of Columbus, Indiana, received annual certification from the California Air Resources Board (ARB) for model year 2021 Allison Hybrid 40/50 Electric Propulsion (H 40/50 EP) system paired with the Cummins B6.7 and L9 diesel-electric hybrid engines. 

Allison Transmission Inc of Indianapolis, Indiana next generation eGen Flex electric hybrid propulsion solution is to enter revenue service at New York City Transit in May.

Dana Incorporated has expanded and upgraded its range of Dana TM4 SUMO HP electric motors and inverters, including the HV1000 and HV2500.

Allison Transmission Inc and bus manufacturer, Gillig Corporation have signed an agreement allowing Gillig to offer Allison’s eGen Flex electric hybrid propulsion system from 2021.

Parker Hannifin has announced the latest addition to its Global Vehicle Motor family of high-power, permanent magnet AC electric motors.

Alexander Dennis Ltd in December announced delivery of the first of an initial order for 100, Enviro400ER plug-in hybrid double deck buses to the Republic of Ireland’s National Transport Authority; the first vehicles are expected to enter service in early 2021, 74 with Dublin Bus in the Irish capital, and a further 26 with Bus Éireann in Galway.

Gainsborough-based emissions control specialist, Eminox Ltd is entering a project with Sheffield-based magnetic drive components manufacturer, Magnomatics to enable passenger transport vehicles to reduce their environmental impact when in operation.

Alexander Dennis Ltd has announced its zero-emission capable Enviro400ER double deck bus has been fully certified as an Ultra-Low Emission Bus by the UK’s Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership.

IndyGo, the Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation, which has selected the H40EP electric hybrid propulsion solution from Allison Transmission Inc to power 27 new buses is to become a development partner for the remaining three vehicles that are to feature Allison’s new electric hybrid product, eGen Flex.

Scania AB has launched its first series production range of electric trucks.  

VDL Bus & Coach BV of Valkenswaard, Netherlands is to supply Flemish operator, De Lijn with 70, Citea SLFA-180 hybrid buses.