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.

The 3.5-4.5 tonne LCV, based on Iveco and Mercedes chassis platforms, is the first such hydrogen-powered vehicle on the market in Europe, according to Quantron.

The Urbino 9 LE electric, which is suited for narrow urban and mountainous routes, will become the smallest model in the Urbino electric line once production of the 8.9m ceases in 2024.

The platform, created in collaboration with PTC Inc, is intended to harmonise research and development across the Volvo Group.

The autonomous driving technology was jointly developed by Aurora and Volvo Autonomous Solutions, and will be integrated with Volvo VNLs at the New River Valley Assembly Operations in Virginia.

The 200-kW powertrain, to be marketed across the world, is developed entirely by Volvo and is suited for single deck and double deck applications.