Scania is working with Svenska Cellulosa AB to develop the very first electric truck adapted to the transportation of timber. Prototype testing in northern Sweden is set to begin in 2022.

NFI will be offering a battery recycling service to all of its North American customers - the deal applies to all of its subsidiaries. This is an extension of a pilot programme between NFI subsidiary New Flyer and Li-Cycle launched earlier this year.

Lamberet showcased a range of sustainably-powered refrigerated trailers and bodies at the Solutrans show in Lyon, France.

Daikin Europe has unveiled its first range of Daikin branded refrigerated cooling units at the Solutrans show in Lyon, France.

Carrier Transicold has exhibited a range of products targeting the sustainable refrigeration market at the Solutrans show in Lyon, France.

Iveco S.p.A has announced an order of 1,064 S-WAY CNG trucks to support Amazon’s European operations.    

Chereau has unveiled its new electric reefer featuring solar panel and a regenerative axle at the Solutrans show in Lyon.

BYD Inc has received orders for 100 units of its 12m eBus from Israel, and a further 25 units from Spain. The purchase forms a component of the city of Barcelona's wider sustainability strategy.

UK bus operator First Bus will retrofit 220 vehicles with new transmissions from Allison Transmission Inc following trials that resulted in 8.5% fuel consumption gains.

Ford Motor Company has announced the start of a pilot program in the USA to test pre-production models of its new E-Transit van.

Iveco, sender Technologies, and CO³ have announced a new tracking solution aimed at increasing journey visibility for the European trucking market.

Gillig and Akasol partner to provide new low-floor transit buses with larger batteries up to a maximum capacity of 686kWh.