Israeli firms GenCell and E.V. Motors have announced a partnership to develop off-grid EV charging stations powered by hydrogen and ammonia.

The 'First Movers Coalition' is a government-supported initiative to create market demand for low-carbon medium- and heavy-duty trucks through purchase commitments.

Scania has launched a new 6x2/2 tractor unit powered by LNG for the UK market, available immediately.

Phillips joins Vicinity Motor from Alliance Bus Group and will be responsible for sales in North America.

Vicinity Motor has received a CAD14m order for 100 VMC 1200 trucks from the Canadian dealer.

Catharina Modal Nilsson replaces Michael Grahe as CTO, effective 1 January 2022.

Terberg Specials, purchased from the Royal Terberg Group, will now carry out modifications of light commercial vehicles under the 'Veth Automotive' brand.

The company recorded a 21% increase in net sales (SEK107.6m) and a 146% operating income rise (SEK12.8m).

Up to 25 units, manufactured at the Ulm manufacturing facility jointly supported with Iveco, will be delivered to dealers and customers by the end of 2021.

The company reported a 34% increase in sales (USD272.6m) and a gross profit margin of 20.6%.

Meritor is ramping up sales of its electric powertrain for the North American market - the company is currently working with nine OEM partners. Outside of North America, Meritor is collaborating with partners in Europe, South America, and India.

Tractor sales in India increased by 526.5% during the half of FY 2021-22 to register 8,884 units compared with 1,418 units in the same period of the previous year (1H/FY 2020-21). Tractor production increased by 595.6% overall from 1,384 units to 9,627 units and export sales up by 1161.8%.