Imbema Holland, a specialist in truck and trailer security systems has received official certification for its new SBS Secured Trailer Solution used to protect high value cargo such as electronics, medicines, and excisable goods.

Irizar e-mobility, the Irizar Group's Aduna-based electric vehicle division, is to supply the Strasbourg Eurometropole, operated by CTS, with 49 zero-emission 12m ie new generation buses.

Valeo SA claims to have developed the world's most powerful air sterilisation system for bus and coach saloons. When activated, the system eliminates, in a single airflow cycle, more than 95% of viruses, including Covid-19, as well as any bacteria or mould present in the air circulating in the cabin.

Ecobat Battery Technologies Ltd acquired Easystart Batteries Ireland in August 2020.

Polser International, a global manufacturer of fibreglass reinforced plastic products for RVs, CVs and other transportation industry vehicles, is investing in a warehouse distribution facility in Elkhart having formed a subsidiary company there called Polser USA Inc.

Bearing manufacturer, AB SKF and the University of Twente of Enschede, have created a dedicated technology centre in which they will combine their research efforts to drive advances in grease lubrication for rotating machinery.

Volta Trucks is assembling a strong board management team with two new appointments: Essa Al-Saleh has been appointed chairman of its board of directors and is joined on the management team by Peter Bardenfleth-Hansen, who is also appointed board member.

Alexander Dennis Ltd and Chinese-owned BYD Europe BV, has supplied ten electric double deck buses to National Express for operation in Coventry, as part of a wider investment in 29 zero emission BYD ADL Enviro400EV double deck buses.

Munich-based truck and trailer tipper and body specialist, F X MEILLER Fahrzeug-und Maschinenfabrik-GmbH & Co KG this month is unveiling a range of new and upgraded products. 

21st Century (a brand of passenger systems’ company, Journeo Plc) is now able to offer full on-board CCTV systems, which have been assessed to be fully compliant with the new UN Vehicle Regulation ECE 118 (Fire, and Safety Regulation).

Alexander Dennis Ltd, the bus and coach building subsidiary of NFI Group Inc, has begun the formal consultation of its previously announced restructuring programme in response to the significant fall in demand for new buses and coaches in the United Kingdom as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. 

Daimler Trucks says its subsidiary, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corporation, recently demonstrated a new electric concept truck with several advanced technologies at its so called “Fuso Future Innovation Lab” event at its headquarters in Kawasaki, Japan.