The Battery Integration Workshop is a hands-on programme lasting one and a half days which has been designed to teach OEMs in the commercial electric vehicle sector about battery technology and applications.

The German manufacturer tested a prototype city bus fitted with an autonomous driving system which allows the vehicle to independently manoeuvre itself into place at a designated stop.

The new coach platform, fitted with Volvo's latest powertrain and a new cooling system, will power the Volvo 9000 integral range and the B13R for chassis markets.

Access to Samsara’s Connected Operations Cloud platform is now available in early access form to customers in the USA with 2018 model-year or newer Stellantis vehicles installed with eligible telematics devices – including commercial vehicles manufactured by Ram Trucks.

The retrofitted fuel-cell electric bus is currently operating in a ten-week test and demonstration programme in two locations in England, as part of a project supported by UK Research and Innovation.

InoBat Auto, based in Bratislava, Slovakia, has announced it plans on building a battery R&D and production facility in Indiana, USA. The plan is supported by one of InoBat’s investors, Ideanomics, as well as the State of Indiana.

Van Hool used Euro Mobility Expo in Paris, France in June (7-9) to introduce the first edition of a completely new range of 100% zero emission buses onto the European and world markets. Available in four different lengths and equipped with a choice of zero emission powertrains of battery-electric, fuel cell (hydrogen) and trolley.

Bratislava-based InoBat Auto states that it has reached a key milestone in the battery recycling process. With help from its recycling partners, the company says it has used cell optimisation and design mechanisms to prove that recovered active cathode material from end-of-life batteries can be used in the production of new ones. InoBat adds that the batteries produced from recycled materials perform in line with new products made from virgin material.

Its ConnectedSuite portfolio includes its ‘TracKing’ system, which allows for remote control and monitoring of transport refrigeration units and trailers, and which can now be controlled via a mobile app and integrated with selected digital platforms.

The two companies intend to collaborate long term on the integration of Aidrivers’ autonomous driving technology in Terberg’s terminal tractors, targeting the Asian and Middle Eastern markets. 

The French tyre manufacturer has acquired complete ownership of joint-venture firm Royal Lestar Utama, launched in 2015 to develop sustainable production of natural rubber in Indonesia.

The SCT E-motor will allow for continuous high performance without overheating, making it especially suitable for electrifying heavy commercial vehicles and off-road and industrial equipment.