September 2020 marks a year of Daimler Trucks North America Inc and Torc Robotics working together after the US-based automated driving technology company became part of Daimler Trucks’ Autonomous Technology Group.

Lock and fastening systems specialist, EMKA Beschlagteile GmbH, has developed a hybrid compression latch featuring a stainless-steel closure with an aluminium housing, which can be used across all industries due to its high weather resistance.

Mahle GmbH and Canadian fuel cell manufacturer, Ballard Power Systems Inc have agreed to work together to develop fuel cell systems for commercial vehicles of various weight classes.

The new all-electric Mercedes-Benz articulated bus eCitaro G can now be ordered with the option of being equipped with solid-state batteries.

Tyre maker, Hankook Tire, is working with SK Planet of Seoul, a data and test subsidiary of SK Telecom, to develop smart tyre technology.

Daimler Trucks AG & Buses is claiming positive feedback from customers worldwide who collectively have passed over seven million kilometres of operation using emission-free battery-powered trucks and buses.

Logistics specialist, Dagab Inköp & Logistik AB, which handles an assortment of purchasing and logistics for the country's second largest food retail group, Axfood, has announced a close collaboration with Scania AB in its move towards electrification.

IndyGo, the Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation, which has selected the H40EP electric hybrid propulsion solution from Allison Transmission Inc to power 27 new buses is to become a development partner for the remaining three vehicles that are to feature Allison’s new electric hybrid product, eGen Flex.

Through the Volvo LIGHTS project, third-party supply chain solutions provider, NFI Industries of Camden, aims to demonstrate the ability for battery-electric trucks to successfully transport freight under a variety of operating conditions.

ARBOC Specialty Vehicles LLC will be the first to include anti-microbial sidewall panels from Polser USA for the interiors of its buses.

Scania AB has launched its first series production range of electric trucks.  

Volvo Group’s American subsidiary, Mack Trucks Inc, is to commercialise the LR Electric, its dedicated refuse collection model equipped with a fully electric integrated Mack drivetrain.