The Shyft Group Inc announced it is to produce its first production order of electric vehicles for two major parcel delivery companies on its new flexible body assembly line later this year.

Westport Fuel Systems Inc has entered an agreement with Swedish engine and heavy-duty CV maker, Scania AB to commence a research project to apply its HPDI 2.0 fuel system with hydrogen to the latest Scania commercial vehicle engine.

Solaris Bus & Coach SA has joined the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance. Its aim is to scale-up, by 2030, production and deployment of hydrogen as a fuel, produced by means of low-emission technologies and renewable energy sources.

ZF Friedrichshafen AG says Big Data is fast becoming the new currency of global business.

Volvo Buses has introduced a new version of its 9700 double deck coach.

The Shyft Group Inc has acquired F3 MFG Inc, a manufacturer of aluminium truck bodies and accessories light-duty trucks

DAF Trucks NV has introduced a new 19t zero-emission urban delivery truck capable of a range of up to 280km on a single charge.

School bus manufacturer, Blue Bird Corporation, is to begin production of its latest propane and gasoline Vision school buses integrating Ford’s all-new 7.3-litre V8 engine incorporating a purpose-built fuel system designed specifically for school-bus application.

Volvo Truck Corporation has announced new Volvo FM and FMX trucks with a crew cab for up to nine people.

Volta Trucks, the manufacturer of the dedicated 16t gvw distribution electric Volta Zero truck, has announced it has successfully concluded a funding round, bringing new investment, shareholders, and soon, a new Board member into the company.

Omniplus is offering retrofit of the safety device, Sideguard Assist, on its Mercedes-Benz and Setra buses.

Daimler Trucks has announced two new Mercedes-Benz Actros variants, the Actros F, and the Edition 2, models, that it intends to bring to market in April this year.