Irizar announced that UK transport operator the Go-Ahead Group has ordered 28 ie tram electric buses, which will operate as part of Kent’s “Fastrack service” on its BRT line in November of this year.

Having announced its ‘E-Mobility kit’ in 2023 – a portfolio of advanced electric drives, auxiliary components and complete systems for medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles – ZF says it plans to ramp up production from 2025 to meet demand.

The digital tyre management tool (“app”) can be accessed through any smart device and is free to use with five connected vehicles or less.  

The new ‘Volvo FH Aero’, announced earlier this year, will launch in EMEA and Asia-Pacific markets over the next two years with Stoneridge’s mirror-camera system installed.

ABB has opened its newly refitted U.S. robotics facility in Michigan for manufacturing AI-enabled robotics and automation technology to help EV OEMs manufacture products more efficiently.

DFDS has already purchased 125 electric trucks from Volvo and is now running the largest fleet of heavy-duty electric trucks in Europe.

Mannok is set to trial Hydrogen Vehicle Systems, Hydrogen Fuel Cell HGVs in Q4 2025. After the trials, Mannok will assess the performance of the vehicles and explore the potential eligibility to be integrated into its fleet. Furthermore, the trial encompasses refuelling infrastructure, finance options, government incentives and warranty coverage.

Karsan is entering the Dutch market for the first time after signing an agreement to export two level 4 autonomous e-Atak electric buses in Q4 2024, to Rotterdam-based public transport operator RET (Rotterdamse Elektrische Tram).

Relaunch of the business is now underway with a team of around 150 employees who are focusing on bringing the 16-tonne and 18-tonne battery electric truck models back to the European market.

Amanda Figg is now AAG’s new Chief Technology Officer. Figg is tasked with leveraging data and new technologies to unlock new business opportunities as well as better support AAG’s existing customers.

CaetanoBus to supply 10 H2.City Gold electric hydrogen-powered buses to Austrian public transport operator Wiener Linien.

ADL launched its next-generation electric Enviro400EV double-decker in late 2023. Stagecoach ordered 55 units, with full delivery over the course of 2024. The buses will operate in Oxford's low-emission Smart Zone.