Cummins Inc has provided eight all-electric drivetrains installed in vans for operation with the United States Postal Service.

Following the announcement more than 18 months ago by Cummins Inc at the NACV Show 2017 in Atlanta, that it would be working with the Livermore bus builder, Gillig Corporation, to produce a fully-electric transit bus, last month saw the companies officially hold a preview of the 40ft GILLIG Battery Electric Bus at the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Bus & Paratransit Mobility Conference held in Louisville.

Cummins Inc is to supply electric powertrains to Kalmar, part of Cargotec, for its latest terminal tractor aimed at European markets.

The Commercial Vehicle Show 2019 held in Birmingham in late April saw the Dublin-based distributor; LDV UK & Ireland Ltd unveil its second all-electric purpose-built van, the EV30.

Robert Bosch GmbH has formed a strategic alliance with fuel cell stack manufacturer, Powercell Sweden AB.

Winnipeg-based NFI Group has launched, what it is calling its Autonomous Technology Programme which is to be developed by its New Flyer of America Inc and New Flyer Industries Canada ULC subsidiaries.

Mellor Coachcraft, part of Woodall Nicholson's bus division, revealed its second generation all electric bus, the new Orion E, at the CV Show in Birmingham.

Operator, DB Schenker, vehicle manufacturer, MAN Truck & Bus SE and research body, Hochschule Fresenius – University of Applied Sciences have completed successfully what this consortium of companies claims to be the world's first field test with truck platoons (electronically linked trucks or truck trailer combinations) in real logistics operations.

FEV, the Aachen-based engineering services consultancy specialist revealed a new 48-volt electric drive axle system at the Vienna Motor Symposium in May.

Trailar Ltd, a new producer of solar-powered electric systems used to provide supplementary electrical energy for use with on-board ancillary equipment in trucks and buses, is seeing fast-growing demand for its products.

Hino Motors Corporation has agreed to join the Monet Technologies Corporation partnership between Toyota, Softbank and now also Honda of Minato, Tokyo, Japan, which is focused on the development of new mobility technologies and services including autonomous driving.

VPG Onboard Weighing Systems Ltd is rolling out its latest on-board weighing systems for vans and trucks, representatives at the company at Tip-Ex 2019 in Harrogate announced last month.