Currently, there are no regulations outlining the use of battery fire suppression systems on electric commercial vehicles. Increasing demand for electric buses is beginning to highlight the need for increased regulation.

Voith reported an increase of 24% in its order intake and a 4% rise in sales revenue.

Ground-breaking at the new manufacturing and technology centre in the Castilla y León region is set for 27 January 2022.

Enel X will collaborate with Optibus to create an end-to-end solution for electric bus operators. The solution will combine Enel X’s EV charging infrastructure with Optibus’ planning and scheduling software.

Hydrogen fuel cell manufacturer Ballard Power Systems has acquired British fuel cell specialist Arcola Energy.

Ebusco has received an order for 90 Ebusco 2.2 12m electric buses from Germany's largest public transport operator, BVG.

Gillig has secured an order for 60 electric transit buses from Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authroity, to be delivered over the next five years.

The Lion Electric Company has received a conditional purchase order for 200 fully electric Lion-C school buses for use in Southern Ontario.

Borgwarner has entered an exclusive licensing agreement with PolyCharge America for the use of capacitor technology in its range of inverters.

Continental has announced it plans to manage part of its purchasing of natural rubber through a digital platform designed to ensure greater transparency and sustainability in the rubber supply chain.

The new 'Sigma' range of integral buses will be offered in six lengths - two of which (7m and 10m) are immediately available to order. Mellor claims they have achieved significant reductions in cost and energy usage by employing lightweight materials throughout.

EverCharge charging stations and smart-charging service will be bundled with Motiv Power Systems' e-chassis product as part of its turnkey EV solution.