Sibros OTA Deep Logger software will be integrated with the Volta Zero, providing real-time vehicle and fleet data relating to navigation, maintenance, and charging to drivers and fleet operators.

The Swedish electric truck designer received EUR37m from investors, including electric vehicle and battery manufacturer Proterra.

The new Touring, made in China, has an increased front-axle load capacity of 500 kg along with improvements to the powertrain and an adaptive cruise control function.

The new engine will be provided as an option for Scania's new high-floor K-chassis for coaches.

The single reduction tandem bogie, designed for trucks towing gross trailer weights of up to 90 tonnes, has an axle which can be automatically disengaged to achieve fuel and driveability gains.

Volta Trucks signed a contract manufacturing agreement to produce the Volta Zero at the Steyr plant (formerly owned by MAN) from the end of 2022.

The former general manager of Arriva will take over from Klaus Hansen.

The trial with Posten Norge will test the range, energy consumption, and operating costs of the battery-electric truck in the extreme cold within the Arctic Circle.

SKF will be able to leverage Rubico Consulting's expertise in collecting and analysing data for R&D, testing, and maintenance purposes.

Volvo Group Venture Capital AB has announced a new investment in Foretellix, a company specialising in the verification of autonomous driving systems, based in Tel Aviv, Israel.

The plug-in hybrid will be used by American logistics firm HAVI in Stockholm for a project looking into the benefits and challenges of conducting night-time and off-peak deliveries.

The "Volta Minus One", fitted with batteries by Proterra and a powertrain by Meritor, is being tested at the MIRA Technology Park in Nuneaton, UK.