Autonomous vehicle specialist Kodiak Robotics Inc, based in Mountain View, California, has announced a fourth generation of its autonomous truck system.

EV automaker BrightDrop (a subsidiary of General Motors Corp.) of Detroit, Michigan, has announced completion of the first series production units of its EV600 light commercial vehicle.

Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company of Akron, Ohio, has partnered with autonomous trucking company, Gatik of Palo Alto, California, with a goal to advance the development of mobility solutions for the autonomous B2B short-haul logistics industry.

Allison Transmission of Indianapolis, Indiana, and the Italian-Chinese JV, SAIC Iveco Hongyan Commercial Vehicle Co Ltd of Chongqing, China, have announced a memorandum of understanding to integrate Allison’s eGen Power 130D e-axle into SAIC Hongyan’s regional and long-haul trucks.

Krone Commerical Vehicle Group of Werlte, and Trailer Dynamics GmbH of Aachen, have announced a strategic partnership with the goal of developing an electrified trailer.

Daimler Truck AG, based in Stuttgart, Germany, is currently conducting testing of Level 4 autonomous trucks on public roads in the USA, alongside its autonomous systems subsidiary, Torc Robotics.

GAZ Group of Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, has unveiled a host of 15 new-generation vehicles at the COMTRANS 2021 show in Moscow. Three of these vehicles are built on zero-emission platforms, with two fuel-cell buses and one battery-electric bus.

The news was announced at Freight in the City Expo following a successful trial with the French manufacturer's D ZE series truck at customer Recycling Lives' recyling park.

Capital Metro of Austin, Texas have placed an order for 26 ZX5 Elextric Bus units, with the option to purchase an additional 126 plus charging equipment over the next five years.

FAW will handle the installation of PlusDrive technology in its customers' vehicles, which will become the very first driver-in autonomous trucks to operate in China.

The Indiana-based firm bought by Nelson Global Products supplies exhaust bellows, metal hoses, and other products to commercial vehicle OEMs around the world.

MAN eManager, available on Traton's RIO digital platform, will allow for the remote management and monitoring of electric fleet charging.