The 13.6-metre semi-trailer, built in Manchester, boasts a range of components, including lightweight materials, Schmitz-branded axles and chassis, and telematics system, which the trailer manfuacturer hopes will improve its standing in the UK and Irish markets.

The five-year contract between New Flyer and CapMetro provides for the supply of up to 171 electric buses, which NFI claims is the largest such contract in the USA to date.

25 Design Verification prototypes of the 16t truck are to be produced imminently in preparedness for testing in early 2022.

Recipients of the federal research funding include PACCAR, Volvo Group North America, Daimler Trucks North America, Ford, and General Motors.

Yutong announces a net-zero emission target which is ten years ahead of the People's Republic of China's national target, a first for the Chinese bus industry.

Traton brands have sold 53% more trucks and buses and have achieved revenue growth of 38% (EUR21.7bn) in the year-to-date.

The company recorded a 4.3% growth in revenues (USD5.15bn) and a 2% drop in its net income (USD377.7m).

Otokar's revenues amounted to TRY2.7bn while net profits totalled TRY516.4m for the year-to-date.

Oshkosh recorded sales growth of 15.9% for Q4 and 12.8% growth for the whole financial year.

The order for 14 units of the Urbino 24 in 'MetroStyle' was placed by Tide Bus Danmark.

The companies aim to produce a truck capable of matching a diesel truck in haulage capacity and with a range allowing for multiple journeys along a 60-km route.

In an interview with Truck & Bus Builder, seat and interior parts manufacturer Grammer emphasised the importance of sustainability to the company's future growth strategy.