Babu replaces Dr Andy Palmer, who is stepping down from his active roles at the company, stating his wish to dedicate his time to “a plurality of organisations and projects operating in the EV space.”

An investigation carried out by a committee of independent experts found the truck-maker, controlled by Toyota Motor Corporation, had falsified emissions and fuel-efficiency tests since the early 2000s in order to obtain engine certification.

Quantron has announced partnerships with two Indian companies and one British company, who have agreed to help Quantron develop its vehicle subscription service.

The proposed measures, applying to cars, vans, trucks and buses, are set to come into effect in 2025 and 2027, but they have been criticised by ACEA for being over-stringent, especially for heavier vehicles.

Imanol Rego becomes Irizar Group’s new CEO. With more than 20 years of extensive international experience in different positions of responsibility he returns to Irizar Group to assume the position of CEO.

Around 120 battery packs with capacities of 18.6 kWh will be handed over to an unnamed energy storage firm, to evaluate whether used truck batteries are suitable for stationary energy storage applications.

Covering an area of over 400,000 square metres, the depot – which will be managed by Yutong – is composed of 24 structures with parking bays for 478 buses to dock and recharge simultaneously.

The order for single- and double-deck battery-electric buses, which will enter service in the summer of 2024, is being backed by GBP88m in funding from the UK government.

The 8.7-metre version of the ‘Sigma’ range of battery-electric buses was publicly presented for the first time since it was launched alongside the 9.4-metre Sigma in May.

Sylvain Blaise, President of the Iveco Group Powertrain Business Unit at IAA said, in launching a range of new powertrain products for the CV industry: "FPT Industrial is ready for the future."

The Northern Irish manufacturer has said that the government-backed credit will support its plans to grow exports to over 40% of its annual turnover.

Jema has been contracted by London bus operator, Go-Ahead, owned by Metrobus, to install ‘16 miles’ of opportunity charging on the London 358 bus line.