The European Commission (EC - the executive body of the European Union) together with the European Investment Bank (EIB) have launched the CEF Transport Blending Facility, a new financial instrument to support projects contributing to the environmental sustainability and efficiency of the transport sector in Europe.

Ingersoll Rand-owned Thermo King and Frigoblock plan to reveal new and revised products at this year's Commercial Vehicle Show enabling urban, long haul and home delivery refrigerated transport to remain in compliance with both EU and LEZ requirements covering noise and emissions.

BPW Bergische Achsen is launching its new ECO Disc TS2 at Bauma.

Irizar E-Mobility, the dedicated electric transportation division of the Irizar Group, has signed a contract for ten Irizar ie bus 12m electric buses with operator, Rheinbahn.

Medium and heavy truck market leader, DAF Trucks Ltd, is to present its largest ever line up of trucks at this years’ Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham.

Manchester-based Mwheels, the exclusive European distributor for Wheels India, has launched the next generation 9.00 x 22.5 Xlite and Xbrite forged aluminium wheels.

Climate and temperature control specialist, Eberspächer (UK) Ltd has announced new and revised products alongside an expanded presence for this year's Commercial Vehicle Show.

Carrier Transicold UK Ltd plans to present its flagship next-generation temperature-controlled trailer refrigeration system – the Vector HE 19 – for the first time in the UK at the CV Show.

The Dearman Engine Co Ltd is proposing to develop its liquid nitrogen-powered  emission-free engine as an Auxiliary Power Unit for applications in the electric bus market - providing a way to increase range and offer operators a combination of efficient clean cooling, power and cost-effective enhancement to a vehicle’s systems.

F-Max, the name of the new tractor unit from Ford Otomotiv Sanayi A.Ş. is to go on sale in countries in Western Europe in 2020.

Daimler Trucks and Buses Holding Inc has acquired a majority stake in Torc Robotics, a pioneer in autonomous driving solutions.

Kent-based Brigade Electronics has launched a new pedestrian alert system for electric vehicles called Quiet Vehicle Sounder that uses a speaker system designed to reduce collisions between pedestrians and hybrid/electric vehicles.