UK bus operator First Bus will retrofit 220 vehicles with new transmissions from Allison Transmission Inc following trials that resulted in 8.5% fuel consumption gains.

The 'First Movers Coalition' is a government-supported initiative to create market demand for low-carbon medium- and heavy-duty trucks through purchase commitments.

Scania has launched a new 6x2/2 tractor unit powered by LNG for the UK market, available immediately.

Yutong announces a net-zero emission target which is ten years ahead of the People's Republic of China's national target, a first for the Chinese bus industry.

25 Design Verification prototypes of the 16t truck are to be produced imminently in preparedness for testing in early 2022.

Bedeo will leverage Protean Electric's in-wheel motor technology in the electrification of light commercial vehicles.

The 13.6-metre semi-trailer, built in Manchester, boasts a range of components, including lightweight materials, Schmitz-branded axles and chassis, and telematics system, which the trailer manfuacturer hopes will improve its standing in the UK and Irish markets.

The figures record a 1.8% increase following a 35.1% decline in production in the previous month.

The two companies plan to build a hydrogen production facility in Kent, set to begin operation by mid-2023.

The chemicals company is investing in electrolysers across continental Europe and hydrogen infrastructure in the North West of England and north-eastern Wales.

Freedman will take the lead in developing the company brand and achieving Switch's sustainability targets.

10,000 semi-trailers have been manufactured at Toomebridge in Northern Ireland since the site opened three years ago.