Robert Bosch GmbH is set to acquire Five AI Ltd, a start-up specialising in autonomous driving software based in Cambridge, UK. The acquisition adds to Bosch’s autonomous mobility portfolio following the announcement that it was acquiring German firm Altatec GmbH earlier in April of this year.

The UK-based EV manufacturer plants to invest over GBP300m in its business operations in both the UK and India, which it claims will lead to the creation of over 4,000 skilled jobs.

The logistics firm is trialling Sunswap's TRU, called 'The Endurance', which is built to derive 65-80% of its required running power from solar panels mounted on the roof of the trailer.

Scania Ltd, the UK-subsidiary of Scania AB, based in Milton Keynes, has launched Scania Go, the firm’s new programme for used vehicles. The scheme is designed to bring peace of mind to customers purchasing used vehicles from Scania UK.

Two battery technology start-ups, InoBat Auto and Gigamine Ltd, have announced a joint agreement to develop a process and supporting infrastructure to deliver cost-effective collection and re-utilisation of critical materials from battery manufacturing and used batteries.

The Israeli designer of zero-emission vehicle platforms has appointed Josh Tech as Chief Operations Officer, replacing Michael Charlton, who will now serve as strategic advisor on manufacturing.

Switch Mobility has announced that it is certified as carbon neutral by environmental consultancy Climate Partner UK, following investments in renewable energy and carbon offsets.

Compression system specialist Haskel International, a subsidiary of Ingersoll Rand, based in Sunderland, UK, has released a white paper stating the firm’s outlook towards hydrogen fuel and its role in decarbonising heavy goods vehicles. In the report, Haskel examines hydrogen infrastructure funding and global projects that are currently underway.

Shell plc, now headquartered in London, UK, and BYD Auto Co Ltd of Shenzhen, China, have signed a cooperation agreement focusing on the supply of electric vehicle charging infrastructure across Europe and China. As part of the agreement, the two firms will also establish a joint venture to develop EV charging networks in China.

Vancouver, British Columbia-based First Hydrogen Corp has announced that its green hydrogen van will begin demonstrator testing in June 2022. First Hydrogen has partnered with Ballard Power Systems Inc of Vancouver, Canada, and the UK subsidiary of AVL List GmbH, AVL Powertrain UK Ltd of Hartlebury, to provide the drive components for the vehicle. The two demonstrator vans have been sourced from MAN SE, based in Munich, Germany, and are currently at AVL’s UK headquarters.

Speaking to Truck and Bus Builder, Stephen (Paddy) Dyson, Marketing Manager at HMG Paints Ltd, based in Manchester, UK, discussed the benefits of operating a family-run coatings business that manufactures locally in the UK.

SAF-Holland has acquired truck and trailer parts supplier IMS Ltd from Dutch firm IMS Group, with the view of expanding its market share in Britain and Ireland.