Ulm-based Magirus, part of CNH Industrial NV, has launched two new fire trucks in its Excellence Class range, which was first premiered as a completely new vehicle in 2016.

Volta Trucks, the Scandinavian start-up full-electric vehicle manufacturer, has entered a tyre partnership with Japan's Bridgestone tyre manufacturer.

Bustech Pty Ltd has entered a collaboration agreement with Proterra Inc to utilise Proterra’s battery technology platform in its new all-electric ZDi 12.5m bus.

Nikola Corporation, a contender in zero-emission and infrastructure solutions, has announced a minimum order of 2,500 electrified Tre refuse trucks from Republic Services Inc.

Hübner Group has developed a new TÜV-approved driver protection safety-glass screen with Kassel Public Transport Company which, so far, have been installed in 78 of KVG's buses operating in Kassel.

All-electric medium-duty chassis for buses and trucks, Motiv Power Systems Inc, has attracted further growth funding to support technological development, expansion of its manufacturing capabilities and geographic expansion.

Torsus convert VW Crafter and MAN truck chassis and install tracked seating to provide operators with full flexibility on seat configurations.

The Allison T 280 fully automatic transmission from Allison Transmissions Inc has been selected as standard equipment for all new medium-sized city buses manufactured by J-Bus Ltd.

Venlo-based trailer manufacturer, Van Eck Trailers B.V. of Beesd, The Netherlands (a subsidiary of Talson Trailers B.V. of Venlo, Netherlands (April 2019) and part of the Tirsan Group) is participating in the EC-supported Aeroflex Project.

Mercedes-Benz Trucks, a brand subsidiary of Daimler Trucks AG is working on a programme to improve its analysis of accident scenarios by reconstructing real accidents through computer simulation.

Solaris Bus & Coach SA says it is set to treble delivery of electric buses in Poland over the coming months.

Gerald Steinhoff (52) has been appointed as general manager for financial and administrative affairs at Kassel-based Hübner Group.