FPT Industrial has introduced a new manual transmission, the FT50.6, for light commercial vehicles up to 8 tonnes gvw, which, according to the powertrain division of CNH Industrial, offers a significant upgrade on its previous-generation of rear-wheel drive transmissions.

Two and half years after the world premiere of the eCitaro electric city bus, it is now available in right hand drive for the UK and several other right hand drive markets that permit 2.55m wide city buses. 

Temperature control specialist, Thermo King has introduced its latest, ultra-quiet addition to its Advancer A-Series trailer refrigeration system - the A-500 Whisper Pro.

KAMAZ together with the Bauman Moscow State Technical University have developed an autonomous articulated tipper, KAMAZ-6561, for opencast mining operations.

Alexander Dennis has announced it has reached an agreement with Nexport to assemble bodies from the Alexander Dennis Enviro family, which will be mounted on electric bus chassis from BYD for the local Australian market.

Solaris has confirmed MZK in Konin will become the first public transport operator in Poland to add a hydrogen bus to its fleet.

Chevron USA has signed a memorandum of understanding to explore a strategic alliance with engine manufacturer, Cummins, to develop commercially viable business opportunities in hydrogen and other alternative energy sources.

June 2021 saw ABBA BidCo, a subsidiary of BorgWarner, acquire 89.08% of Darmstadt-based battery producer, AKASOL, for USD648m. 

REE Automotive has completed its merger with 10X Capital Venture Acquisition Corporation on July 22, 2021, following approval of shareholders.

AKASOL has signed a framework agreement to supply batteries to bus, coach and trailer builder, Van Hool NV of Koningshooikt, Belgium.

Vehicle and powertrain hardware and software developer, FEV North America has entered a long-term agreement with electrified powertrain systems provider, Hyliion to support the design, development, integration, and production validation of their innovative Electric Range Extender for Class 8 tractor trailer applications.

Electric vehicle manufacturer, Arrival, has engaged the technology services of Ambarella Inc of Santa Clara, California to offer autonomous driving and ADAS functions in its electric bus and van concepts.