Hyundai, which has had a presence in China CV manufacturing sector through joint venture companies for many years, is to use its new MOU with CICC to expand its presence in the region in zero emissions HFC technology.

Impact will manufacture complete battery systems based on a design specified by pepper motion for its electric buses and trucks.

Modine says it worked together with New Flyer to ensure compatibility between the NMC batteries in the 'Xcelsior Charge NG' bus and Modine's ‘EVantage Battery Thermal Management System’.

The ‘D4020 ISTV’ (Inmate Security Transportation Vehicle) is the successor to the ‘D4000 ISTV’ and is based on the newest generation platform for the D series of commuter coaches.

Steve Hoeft, who was previously COO replaces Chris Ripani as President of Bridgestone's CTG division, effective immediately.

Volvo Group, Daimler Truck, and Traton Group have announced that their heavy vehicle charging joint venture will operate under the name Milence BV, based in Amsterdam.

The 30 buses delivered recently are from the ‘Vectio U’ 9-metre intercity range and will be used to transport personnel working for the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

CATL will work together with Phoenix Motor to integrate its "E-rolling" battery technology with Phoenix Motor’s light truck and bus lines.

Perrone will retrofit a 'Zeus 400' electric shuttle bus supplied by Phoenix Motorcars with its 'TONY' autonomous driving kit, which will provide it with Level 4 autonomy.

The ACEA published a position paper which reviews the current European Council directive on the maximum weights and dimensions of heavy-duty vehicles and provides recommendations for changes which it believes would be more accommodating to zero-emission vehicles.

The regulations which have been proposed - comprising packaging and recycling requirements - would cover the entire life cycle of the battery.

T&BB spoke to representatives of Saietta – a British e-powertrain developer – and its Dutch subsidiary (formerly known as e-Traction) about how the group came to make its first steps into the market for heavy-duty vehicles.