Energy Absolute continued its expansion into the zero-emissions vehicle market with the launch of a new battery-powered small truck in the local market.

The brake manufacturer has recommitted itself to its decarbonisation effort by issuing a EUR 700 million Sustainability-Linked Bond (SLB) at the European debt capital markets day in September this year.

Under the terms of the agreement, Nikola and its dealers will be authorised to resell ChargePoint’s portfolio of charging infrastructure and software products to its customers in the USA.

The agreement is to collaborate to build internal combustion hydrogen-powered, fuel cell and battery electric commercial vehicles.

New safety technologies included an upgraded all-electric power steering system (EPS) and new modular SYNACT disc brake.

Konvekta's roof-mounted CO2 heat pump has been adapted for electric buses and can operate in ambient conditions from -20°C to +45°C without requiring an additional separate electric heating system.

HERE announced its partnership with 15 commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturers representing 30 brands, on Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) technology to reduce speeding under the European Union’s (EU) new regulation requiring drivers to have the legal speed limit constantly displayed on the dashboard.

The retrofitting process replaces the Wrightbus’ hybrid drivetrain with a Zero Emission Drivetrain (ZED), which includes Equipmake’s own HTM 3500 electric motor, producing 3,500Nm torque at 1,000rpm and delivering 400kW maximum power.

Marc Llistosella, a former head of Daimler Truck AG Asia division and CEO of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corporation will take over as CEO at Knorr-Bremse in January 2023.

Quantron has announced partnerships with two Indian companies and one British company, who have agreed to help Quantron develop its vehicle subscription service.

Compared with the Giti GAR820, the GSR236 demonstrates a 30% increase in mileage and wet braking performance, a 20% reduction in noise and improvements in crack, chipping and sidewall protection, enhanced rolling resistance and snow performance.

The proposed measures, applying to cars, vans, trucks and buses, are set to come into effect in 2025 and 2027, but they have been criticised by ACEA for being over-stringent, especially for heavier vehicles.