The retrofit subsidiary is now launching truck retrofits as a commercial service from its Bicester facility, claiming it can replace the diesel engine with an electric powertrain in just four weeks.

The initiative combines subsidies on Tesla Semi purchases (scheduled to go into series production in 2026) with multi-year dedicated contracts through Uber Freight’s network, giving carriers both financial support and guaranteed freight demand.

With its smaller dimensions compared to the 12-metre, the Urbino 10,5 boasts a turning radius of 16.7m, making it better suited to dense urban areas.

BYD has launched its third-generation electric bus platform, designed around a 1000 Volt electrical architecture to deliver higher efficiency, faster charging, and improved performance across its next wave of battery-electric buses.

MAN will work with its longstanding local partner, Improtex Trucks & Buses LLC, to establish an assembly site in the capital city of Baku.

Caetano Bus to supply 30 e.City Gold electric buses and the necessary charging infrastructure to STCP, for operation in Porto, Portugal in the first half of 2026.

Full scale production of HFC buses in 2027.

Designed from the ground up for electrification, the XD and XF Electric are aimed at both regional distribution and long-haul applications. Orders are now open through the DAF dealer network, with the first deliveries scheduled for late 2025.

Harris Bus & Coach is the name of a new company for selling and supporting Higer-branded buses and coach in the UK and Ireland.

The vehicle was extensively tested at Ottawa’s Area X.O facility, a proving ground for connected and autonomous vehicles. It is scheduled to enter service in October 2025, operating on public roads in mixed traffic.

Formally inaugurated on 16 September, the production line is housed in a 10,000-square-metre building near MCV’s existing facilities.

Each vehicle is powered by a 145 kW electric motor paired with an Allison T280R fully automatic six-speed transmission. The transmission plays a key role in ensuring smooth, jolt-free acceleration, reduced energy consumption, and improved driving comfort, particularly in stop-start urban traffic.