Allison Transmission Inc has launched eGen Flex, its zero-emission capable electric hybrid system which will provide bus fleets with full electric propulsion for zero-emission zones and depot operation.

Navistar International Corporation has announced a new facility in Rochester Hills to house its NEXT eMobility Solutions business unit.

Results released last month (August) of a new study conducted by the University of Florida has confirmed the efficacy of an air and surface purification technology developed by Puradigm LLC of San Diego in inactivating SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

StreetDrone Ltd, a full-stack autonomous technology company, has won UK Government funding as part of a consortium tasked with delivering an autonomous logistics capability to Nissan’s Sunderland car plant.

Stuttgart-based development engineering specialist, Mahle GmbH, in co-operation with sports car manufacturer, Porsche and mechanical engineering company, Trumpf, has produced high-performance aluminium pistons using 3D printing techniques for the first time.

Chinese battery producer, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited, is to supply batteries for the Newton eTrailer being developed by Trailer Dynamics GmbH.

Chinese electric bus manufacturer, BYD Company, is to supply a further 30 ebuses to EMT Madrid.

Volta Trucks, the Scandinavian start-up full-electric vehicle manufacturer, has entered a tyre partnership with Japan's Bridgestone tyre manufacturer.

Electric motor manufacturing company, Saietta Group, which specialises in propulsion motors for a broad range of electric vehicles from scooters to buses has announced it to expand its production facilities in Bicester.

Bustech Pty Ltd has entered a collaboration agreement with Proterra Inc to utilise Proterra’s battery technology platform in its new all-electric ZDi 12.5m bus.

Nikola Corporation, a contender in zero-emission and infrastructure solutions, has announced a minimum order of 2,500 electrified Tre refuse trucks from Republic Services Inc.

All-electric medium-duty chassis for buses and trucks, Motiv Power Systems Inc, has attracted further growth funding to support technological development, expansion of its manufacturing capabilities and geographic expansion.