Volvo Group and Daimler Truck AG have signed a binding agreement for a joint venture to develop, produce and commercialise fuel-cell systems for use in heavy-duty trucks as the primary focus, as well as other applications.

Alexander Dennis Ltd, part of NFI Group Inc, has delivered the first two Enviro500 tri-axle double deck buses from a potential initial batch of 198, which could further escalate to a requirement for 430 units under a framework agreement which was signed in October 2018 with Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe.

It is being claimed the world’s largest development and test centre for high-voltage batteries for passenger and commercial vehicles was opened by the FEV Group in Aachen on September 25.

Werlte-based Krone Commercial Vehicles SE has extended its Swap Liner semi-trailer by 8cm, which allows it to transport two 7.45m swap bodies.

MAN Truck & Bus SE, Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, and Nuremberg Tech have signed a co-operation agreement on the research and development of hydrogen-based vehicle drive systems.

The ZF Group has joined forces with Zenzic UK Ltd and its partners to help speed up delivery of Connected Automated Mobility technology for the effective and efficient movement of people and goods.

SBRS GmbH of Dinslaken, provider of turnkey electric vehicle charging infrastructure, has published a case study which highlights the need for efficient cooling alongside electric bus charging facilities.

Krone Commercial Vehicles SE has completely redesigned its general purpose Profi Liner (or curtainsider) trailer, placing special attention to the front wall, the superstructure, floor, load securing and the rear.

ZF Group has presented an overview of its new and latest technologies for cleaner, safer, and connected commercial vehicles.

Hamburg-based Ibeo Automotive Systems GmbH (40% owned by ZF) has commissioned ZF Friedrichshafen AG to produce its next generation “ibeoNEXT” LiDAR system, including the systems’ electronic control unit.

ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Control Systems division has invested around EUR18m expanding the Erich Reinecke Test Track in Jeversen and adding to its commercial vehicle testing capabilities for trucks and buses.

Werlte-based trailer manufacturer, Krone Commercial Vehicles SE is strengthening its co-operation with Dutch electrical refrigeration specialist, THT New Cool to bring to market an electrically powered refrigerated trailer with some energy recuperated using the trailer axle.