Daimler Buses has completed delivery of its largest ever order from Sweden: A total of 112 Mercedes-Benz Intouro (106 vehicles) and Setra S 416 LE MultiClass business (6 vehicles) interurban buses have been supplied to Mohlins Bussar.

The Asda supermarket chain is currently taking delivery of 202 Volvo FH LNG tractor units in what is believed to be the single largest order ever placed in the UK for heavy trucks running on renewable fuels.

CV manufacturer, Scania AB, is investing EUR15.5m in a new battery laboratory at its research and development facilities in the grounds of its headquarters in Södertälje.

Volvo Truck Corporation has confirmed that from next year hauliers in Europe can order all-electric versions of its heavy-duty trucks.

Volvo Trucks North America Inc has introduced strategic measures to implement new standards in fuel efficiency and provide best-in-class fuel economy while reducing its products’ greenhouse gas emissions footprint.

French global energy and services group, ENGIE SA, and its subsidiary, EVBox Group, have agreed a partnership with Swedish truck and bus builder, Scania AB to offer transport providers in 13 European countries a customised and complete e-mobility solution.

Solaris Bus & Coach has confirmed its first order for two Urbino 12 hydrogen buses from Sweden: The buses have been bought by TransDev and will be operated on services in and around Sandviken from autumn 2021 by Transdev Sverige AB.

Volvo Trucks Corporation is claiming to be the first manufacturer to introduce Amazon Alexa voice control to FH, FH16, FM and FMX trucks from March 2021.

Scania AB is to invest over SEK1bn (EUR98m) in a purpose-built battery assembly plant at its HQ in Södertälje.

Volvo Trucks North America Inc has been awarded USD21.7m in grants to deploy seventy VNR Electric trucks in Southern California for regional freight distribution and drayage.

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.

Karin Rådström has been appointed a Member of the Board of Management, Daimler Truck AG, responsible for Mercedes-Benz Trucks, effective from February 1, 2021.