This real-time monitoring software should enhance battery performance and improve the operational efficiency of the e-buses. The new BDS is set to debut in February 2024 in a range of 51 electric buses rolled out by the transport authority Metrobús, based in Mexico City.

Mark Gerardts, Giorgio Mariani, and Nuket Ozgur have been promoted to Business Unit President EMEA, CCO, and CFO respectively.

The UK startup has set up an umbrella company, KleanDrive, to expand into new repowering segments including light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks and marine vessels.

A key focus of the partnership is ensuring smooth communication between the vehicle and the grid via the charging system.

ADL announced that the first Enviro500 double-deck bus manufactured by its new North American build partner (Big Rig Manufacturing) is be delivered to the Appalachian State University campus in North Carolina in 2025.

The UK government has announced an award of GBP7m for the development of a hydrogen fuel station for heavy goods vehicles in the Tees Valley combined authority, following an award last year of GBP8m for the deployment of fuel stations and hydrogen-powered vehicles in the area.

Developed with Amazon Web Services (AWS), the software platform offers logistics companies access to digital services including CV fleet optimisation, goods monitoring and order processing designed to simplify fleet/logistics operations and improve the efficiency and sustainability of vehicle fleets.

It is an ‘E-Tech D Wide 26-tonne’ truck with a special body built by Frappa; the body contains a carousel system which was designed by French engineering services firm Actemium.

Dr Schweitzer has held the role since 1 September 2021.

The new training centre, representing an investment of more than GBP300,000 from Volvo UK, houses three fully-equipped training bays, each large enough to accommodate two trucks, alongside a classroom.

The Hedin Mobility Group is purchasing the dealership and retail services network in the Nordic countries in Sweden (Gothenburg, Helsingborg and Malmö), Norway (Bærum), Finland (Espoo) and Denmark (Odense).

The 231-strong order will be delivered to the Canary Islands in batches over the next two years.