This sustainable spare-parts solution provides operators with a cost-effective, “like-new alternative” to new batteries while cutting lifecycle emissions by one-third.

Reynolds is reportedly splitting his time between the main facility in Northern Ireland and the new retrofit location in Bicester.

According to Trailar, pilot tests proved that each vehicle could reduce its fuel usage by up to 1,040 litres and its CO2 emissions by up to 2.8 tonnes per year by drawing power from the solar panels.

The French engineering and testing services company has announced a “major expansion” of its facilities, particularly its electric vehicle testing capabilities.

Under the terms of the agreement, Protium will supply green hydrogen directly to local transport operators and depots that employ ULEMCo’s vehicles.

For an undisclosed sum, Lyten will acquire three sites from the bankrupt Northvolt concern: ‘Northvolt Ett’ in Skellefteå, ‘Northvolt Labs’ in Västeras (both in Sweden), and ‘Northvolt Drei’ in Germany.

New plant scheduled to be completed in 2026.

The new generation will support the vehicle’s safety functions, namely its blind spot and moving-off information systems, which are required in commercial vehicles subject to the EU General Safety Regulation.

In addition, Schmitz has committed to sharing its innovations in temperature-controlled transportation with Sub Zero and helping it to modernise its facility in Pune, Maharashtra.

The company completed comprehensive testing of a Level 4 autonomous ‘e-Centro’ midi bus carried out by TÜV Rheinland at its “Smart City” test track in Hungary.

Buses are designed and tested by Dinobus with manufacturing contracted to Xiamen Kinglong.

Montracon’s managing director, Ray McSorley, emphasised that there will be no changes to the way the company operates following its acquisition by the Martin Group.