Hyundai Motor Group of Seoul, is investing heavily in two main zero-emission technologies, battery-powered electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), as major markets across the world look to phase out internal combustion engines in the next 15 years.

Thai renewable energy company, Energy Absolute Plc (EA) in July said it planned to deliver 600 battery-powered buses to a public transport fleet operator in Bangkok by the end of 2021.

Foxtron Vehicle Technologies, the electric vehicle subsidiary of Taiwan’s Hon Hai Technology Group – also widely known locally as Apple Inc’s main iPhone contract manufacturer, Foxconn – has announced a partnership with local energy company, North-Star International Company and bus operator, Kaohsiung Bus Company to develop a battery-powered bus transportation network.

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), based in Kawasaki, Japan, said its truck plant in Tramagal, Portugal, would become  carbon neutral by 2022, well ahead of its plants in Japan which are expected to achieve this status by 2039 at the latest

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) in June strengthened its truck line-up in Australia with the launch of its new medium/heavy-duty Fighter truck range and a new Shogun heavy-duty truck model.

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) in June announced the launch of a new model in its heavy-duty Super Great truck range, equipped with several Japan-first diver-assistance features to enhance road safety.

Japan’s Isuzu Motors Ltd said in June that it had reached an agreement  to supply light/medium-duty N-series trucks between 6-9 tons gvw to Hino Motor for sale in North America from October to help its rival deal with a production short-fall.

Hino Motors Ltd, headquartered in Tokyo, announced in June it would launch a battery-powered version of its popular, Poncho medium-duty bus in Japan in early 2022 as it looks to expand its portfolio of zero-emission vehicles.

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) of Singapore later this year is expected to start operating a new and specifically designed version of the Alexander Dennis Enviro500 double-deck bus, configured with three doors, two staircases and full low floor.

UD Trucks, headquartered in Ageo in Japan’s Saitama prefecture ( a subsidiary of Isuzu Motors since March 2021 following the disposal by the Volvo Group) announced in July that it has introduced its UD Active Steering system in its domestic heavy-duty Quon trucks, which the company claims vastly improves steering precision and driver comfort.

The International eMV is a battery-electric version of the MV range which will be produced in Mexico and in Texas.

The HEAT passenger shuttle employs IAV's autonomous driving technology and will be tested to assess the efficacy of communicating with roadside infrastructure.