The ML-30s+ provides greater peripheral vision around the sides of the vehicle than a conventional LiDAR with a field of view of 120 degrees, meaning it can detect other vehicles approaching from behind much sooner.

The German company unveiled a new range of autonomous shuttles designed for use in urban mixed-traffic scenarios, and announced a distribution agreement with mobility services provider Beep for the American market.

Tevva stated that it secured type approvals for both the EU and the UK from the Swedish Transport Agency and the Vehicle Certification Agency for its 7.5-tonne battery-electric truck.

In 2025 HVS plans pilot production of purpose-built hydrogen fuel cell tractor unit for the UK and markets of Continental Europe.

The first batch of Ford E-Transit panel vans has already been delivered and will operate in Europe and the Americas.

The contract with Winnipeg Transit stipulates a firm order for 16 electric buses, comprising an equal proportion of battery- and fuel-cell-electric drivelines.

David Perdomo Hollatz will Head of Sales for Mercedes-Benz Vans Europe as well as head of management for Vans Germany, and Nicolette Lambrechts will become Head of Sales & Marking for Vans Region Overseas.

The contract includes a firm order for 69 sixty-foot buses, 15 of which are battery-electric ‘Xcelsior CHARGE NG’ buses, while the other 54 buses are diesel.

The two J4500 CHARGE coaches were handed over to an unnamed operator in the California Bay Area, where they will be used by commuters working in the tech industry.

The two companies have reached a definitive agreement to set up a joint venture to provide Class 8 fuel cell trucks along with services and green hydrogen infrastructure as part of a single package from 2027.

The Dutch automotive corporation has entered negotiations to acquire a substantial stake in the Michelin-Faurecia joint venture and expects to complete the transaction within the first six months of 2023.

The tender is worth almost EUR60m and will see Solaris delivering 100 12-metre Trollinos at the end of 2024.