The aim of this network is to share data regarding EV batteries in line with new European regulation disclosing battery CO2 emissions and the resource recycling rate throughout battery lifecycles to comply with the necessary legislation, so that Japanese manufacturers can sell EVs and HEVs into European markets.

The two companies have pledged to continue developing autonomous driving technology in mining trucks, focusing on operations at Rio Tinto’s iron ore mine, called Channar mine, in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

Space at the assembly plant has been expanded from 8,000-square-metres to 15,000-square-metres, now allowing for eight trucks to be assembled every day.

After three years of planning, Dutch e-bus builder, Ebusco, has launched a right-hand drive version of its Ebusco 2.2 electric bus model in Australia.

The South Korean battery manufacturer will source battery grade cobalt sulphate and lithium hydroxide from three firms based in Canada.

Hyundai and Iveco displayed fuel cell 7.2t gvw truck together at Europe's largest commercial vehicle show in Hanover.

South Korean market falls by 8% and 12% in the second quater and first half of 2022.

Indonesian CV market rose by 30% in first half of 2022.

Fuso sets up trials of latest eCanter in Indonesia. Indonesian government sets out strategy to decarbonise transport.

Jakarta engages UK powertrain maker, Equipmake, to aid retrofitment of e-powertains in city fleet.

Markets decrease in Vietnam in the first half of 2022 after a strong rebound in 2021.

Thai demand CV enjoys steady growth in 1H/2022 after a decrease in 2021.