Siemens will support Skeleton in developing and implementing a fully-automated and digitised production line for supercapacitors at a projected facility in Markranstädt, Germany.

The battery cell manufacturer has acquired a 4.22% stake in the electrification specialist, with whom KORE Power signed a partnership agreement for joint battery management development and battery cell supply last year. 

Nikola believes that, by bringing battery development and production for its Class 8 electric trucks in-house, it will be able to accelerate rollout and to bring down costs by USD350m per year from 2026.

At its event, 'Celebrate the Sun' the German tech firm unveiled a solar-powered retrofit solution, the 'Solar Bus Kit', which is targeted at operators of diesel buses who want to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and save on fuel.

ZF do Brasil Ltda of Sorocaba has launched iEBS, ZF's intelligent trailer braking platform to bring greater stability, increased safety and operational efficiency of semi-trailers and tractor-trailer combinations to South America.

The Polish manufacturer has signed contracts with operators in over 140 towns and cities in 21 European countries since its first battery-electric city bus, the 8.9-metre Urbino electric, went on sale over ten years ago.

The Canadian government has launched a new four-year incentive scheme offering up to CAD550m to purchasers of new medium- and heavy-duty zero emission vehicles which fit the criteria for eligibility.

The joint venture firm released details of its ‘Hymotive’ global strategy, involving the ramp up of production and research at its first Gigafactory in Saint-Fons, currently under construction.

CaetanoBus to make major investments in products and manufacturing to expand production and sales of its zero emission buses.

The 26-tonne vehicle successfully traversed a 48-kilometre stretch between the city of Salzburg in the northern foothills of the Alps and the lookout point of Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe, becoming the very first fully-electric truck to do so.

High demand for CaetanoBus's H2.CityGold hydrogen fuel cell city bus, especially from German cities

Hybrid drive systems with smart zero emission capability remains in demand for propulsions and accessory systems supplier BAE Systems.