EO Charging, based in Stowmarket, UK, has launched an eBus software platform to support the electrification of bus fleets.

The site, expected to be completed in Q3 2022, will be the new home of e-mobility subsidiary Promech Technologies and will have room for manufacturing, R&D, and offices.

EO Charging, based in Stowmarket, UK, has entered a partnership with Mercedes-Benz Vans UK of Milton Keynes to provide Mercedes-Benz customers with electric vehicle chargers, charge point software, and aftersales support.

The transport authority will no longer purchase diesel or hybrid buses, with the aim of transitioning to an entirely zero-emissions fleet by 2034.

Terberg RosRoca Vehicle Manufacturing LLC is based in Dubai Industrial City and has already began producing waste collection vehicles.

Bus manufacturer Wrightbus of Ballymena, Northern Ireland, has announced two single-deck zero emission buses. The company showcased the hydrogen-powered GB Kite Hydroliner at Cenex LCV21, with the same e-systems powering the battery-powered GB Kite Electroliner. Both vehicles are expected to enter series production in Q1 2022.

Following an interview with Truck & Bus Builder, Gainsborough-based emissions solutions firm, Eminox Ltd (a subsidiary of Hexadex Group), has provided additional information on its recently announced joint venture in India with IP Rings Ltd (IPRL)1 - a subsidiary of Amalgamations Group and manufacturer of components for engines, gearboxes and turbochargers based in Chennai, India.

HyNet will supply Ryze Hydrogen with hydrogen produced at Ellesmere Port, which will serve customers of Wrightbus's hydrogen-powered vehicles.

The tipping trailer and tipper body builder was sold to TVS, a builder of specialist commercial vehicles, but will retain its current management.

Electric commercial vehicle producer Lightning eMotors of Loveland, Colorado, USA and Ricardo Plc of Shoreham-by-Sea, UK have announced a strategic partnership to provide electric commercial vehicles to the UK market.

Grantham-based tipping trailer builder Fruehauf Ltd has been bought out of administration by truck supplier MV Commercial, based in Airdrie, Scotland. Fruehauf had traded under the control of administrators for four weeks, with the completed sale protecting 120 jobs at the company’s 674-acre site in Lincolnshire.

The news was announced at Freight in the City Expo following a successful trial with the French manufacturer's D ZE series truck at customer Recycling Lives' recyling park.