Vicinity Motor now has exclusive distribution rights to the Optimal S1 and E1, under the 'VMC Optimal' brand-name, in Canada and the USA.

Vicinity Motor and EAVX will collaborate in developing Class 3 and Class 5/6 electric trucks for municipal fleet and walk-in van applications respectively.

The money will be invested in a joint project with Advanced Electric Machines to develop hydrogen-based range extenders for medium- to heavy-duty commercial electric vehicles.

The truck is fitted with an electric motor co-developed with Advanced Electric Machines and an optional fuel-cell range extender which increases the truck's range from 250 to 500 km.

Ballard Power Systems of Vancouver, British Columbia, has announced the company’s proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell technology has now powered medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles for a combined total of over 100 million kilometres.

Global seat manufacturer Grammer AG, based in Amberg, Germany, has unveiled a range of sustainably produced seats for the bus and rail segments, titled the Ubility One Concept. With the launch of this seat and passenger support range, the company announced a significant shift in strategy to deliver sustainable products that feature lightweight, renewable and reusable materials.

Daimler Truck AG, a subsidiary of Daimler AG, based in Stuttgart, Germany, has started series production of its fully electric eActros truck, with the first completed model rolling off the assembly line at the company’s facility in Wörth am Rhein.

Emissions control specialist Eminox Ltd (a subsidiary of Hexadex Group), based in Gainsborough, UK, has announced plans to add a manufacturing facility in Slovakia alongside further investment at its headquarters in Gainsborough.

Linamar Corp., based in Guelph, Ontario, Canada has announced an exclusive manufacturing and licensing agreement with Michigan-based battery pack provider, eMatrix Energy Solutions¹

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.