The 8.7-metre version of the ‘Sigma’ range of battery-electric buses was publicly presented for the first time since it was launched alongside the 9.4-metre Sigma in May.

The 12-metre bus is a hydrogen-powered variant of the ‘e-ATA’ line of battery-electric buses, fitted with a 70-kW fuel cell providing a range of 500 kilometres.

The company said the design philosophy of the new XD was built on the same values as the “International Truck of the Year 2022” winning XF and XG long-haul commercial vehicles, in terms of driver comfort, quality, efficiency and safety.

The new-generation NMC lithium battery packs, which EvoBus produced in partnership with Akasol, contain cylindrical cells that provide 50% greater energy density.

Modine will provide its suite of products under the ‘EVantage’ brand, which include thermal management systems for batteries and cooling systems for electronics.

A JV called Terberg Tractors Malaysia Sdn Bhd (TTM) of Puchong, Selangor, is testing an autonomous terminal tractor in a container terminal in Johor this month, using artificial intelligence (AI) and software supplied by Aidrivers Ltd of Uxbridge, UK.

All vehicles will have engines with Mercedes-Benz’s proven BlueTec 6 technology, which incorporates a more robust gas after-treatment system, and which reduces nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions by up to 80% and particulate matter emissions by 50%.

Cummins used the IAA to reveal its new medium-duty hydrogen-fuelled internal combustion engine, which has been developed as part of the European H2-ICE project and Destination Zero Initiative.

The trials follow the announcement of a new manufacturing site to be built in Pecém.

The new Crossway Low Entry Hybrid, available in XTL1 (X-To-Liquid) renewable fuel and Natural Gas versions, as Class I for city use and Class II for suburban, with deliveries expected in early 2023.

Via Motors says it will share engineering expertise and best practices with Boss Capital subsidiary ‘AUSEV’, which will handle the remanufacture of Via Motors’ vehicles for the right-hand drive market.

Nauto's software is capable of accurately identifying collision risks and can recognise distractedness or drowsiness in drivers in real time; it employs sensors and alerts to warn the driver of potential risks.