IAV and MIT will compare and evaluate electric and alternative fuel-based drivelines in a project which will run until Spring 2022.

The Department of Transport promises to offer incentives to purchase zero-emission trucks, but it will also promote shifting freight from roads to rail and inland waterways.

Ian Harnett will support the UK-based e-truck company's growth strategy as it expands its fleet and market presence.

The nine-month study will test trucks charged while in motion by roof-mounted pantographs attached to overhead cables, a technology contributed by Siemens Mobility.

The money will be awarded to fund the purhcase of fully- and hybrid-electric vehicles and the installation of requisite charging/fuelling infrastructure.

The financial service, covering the Wrightbus range of electric vehicles, will provide leasing packages including charging infrastructure and maintenance as part of a turnkey e-mobility solution.

Valeo has equipped its 250 commuter shuttles it operates for employees worldwide with its Valeo UV technology to help eliminate bacteria and viruses, including SARS-CoV-2.

IP Rings has entered into an agreement with Eminox to set up a 50:50 joint venture in Chennai for the design, development and manufacture of full Exhaust Aftertreatment Systems to effectively meet the Indian BS/TREM V off-highway and BS VI Stage 2 on-highway emissions standards.

The money has been awarded as part of the Scottish Ultra-Low Emission Bus Scheme, providing support for the purchase of low and zero-emission buses and associated infrastructure.

The buses, fitted with Symbio's "plug and play" hydrogen fuel-cell systems, are slated to become available from December 2021.

The Municipality of Oradea will trial Solaris buses using an Ultra-Fast Charger developed by Nidec ASI.

EV Dynamics will hold a 14% ownership stake in the German electrification retrofit company, with which it is collaborating in the development of EV components.