The autonmous driving technology company has announced that it is opening a new technology and software development centre in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, nearby the headquarters of its parent, Daimler Truck.

The axle and suspension systems supplier has announced it is to invest  BRA20 million (USD4m) in a new automated production line in Caxais do Sul, to increase production capacity of axle beams to 300,000 a year.

The 536 and 537 Peterbilt trucks can now be fitted with Cummins' latest gas engine, the B6.7N, in place of a diesel engine.

Finance will be made available to customers of Nikola's Class 8 electric trucks as well as current and future Nikola dealerships.

Meritor will supply the flatbed trailer manufacturer with MTA and MTA-Tec6 suspensions as well as disc brakes and Tire Inflation Systems over the next three years.

Tupy has reached an agreement to purchase MWM from Navistar for an estimated BRA 865 million (USD180m), subject to customary legal clearances, which is to be paid by Tupy after closing.

‘Vehicle markets worldwide are seeing governments introduce legislation to fast track the shift in powertrain type from vehicles with traditional combustion engine technology to vehicles powered using zero emission electric drive systems,’ writes Voith Turbo of Heidenheim in a recent press release.

Two Dutch bus builders, Ebusco Holding N.V., based in Deurne, and VDL Bus & Coach B.V., headquartered in Valkenswaard, have been awarded the Red Dot Award for their 3.0 and Citea models. VDL has previously won the award for its Citea bus in 2017.

e-Charging company, Enel X, based in Rome, Italy, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Iveco, based in Turin, Italy. As part of the agreement, the two firms will assess the interoperability of Enel X’s charging infrastructure with Iveco Group electric vehicles; they will also evaluate the best ways that Iveco vehicles can support Enel’s transition to a zero-emission vehicle fleet.

Greenpower Motor Co, based in Vancouver, British Columbia, has launched a Type A battery electric school bus named Nano BEAST (Battery Electric Automotive School Transportation) for the US market. The firm claims the Nano BEAST is the only purpose-built zero-emission Type A school bus on the market. In addition, GreenPower claims that the vehicle will feature the largest standard battery pack for a Type A school bus on the market, providing up to 150 miles of range.

Macon, Georgia-based school bus manufacturer Blue Bird Corp has received the largest order of electric school buses in its history from Modesto City Schools in California. The order covers 30 units, enough to convert nearly half of the school district’s fleet to zero emission vehicles. Deliveries of the vehicles are scheduled for Q4 2022.

Fuel cell manufacturer Loop Energy Inc, based in Vancouver, Canada, has announced its financial results for 2021, highlighting a 161% growth in revenue over 2020.