The company has announced it is set to supply fuel cell systems to an unnamed hydrogen-electric fire truck OEM, marking a milestone for the company. Loop Energy will install two of its T505 fuel cell systems in the fire truck.  

By the end of 2023, the factory will be producing up to 2,500 electric school buses a year whilst employing 1,400 new staff members.

The cement and concrete manufacturer, based in Calgary, Alberta, is looking to transition its fleet to 100% electric vehicles with Vicinity Motor’s Class 3 ‘VMC 1200’ trucks.

The joint venture, which will make use of Westport assets and intellectual property, will receive an initial USD28m investment from Volvo, giving it a 45% stake.

Hydrogenics’ fuel cell and electrolyser capabilities will be incorporated within Cummins’ new business unit for zero-emission technologies called ‘Accelera’.

This now extends Loop’s footprint beyond South Korea, Italy and Australia and now into Poland. The company calculates that its fuel cells are being used in 12,000 buses, a number that is only growing.

The tests will enable First Hydrogen to gather data on fuel consumption, usage and efficiency, to therefore calculate the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) more accurately.

Project G is an AI-powered fleet management software that uses a chatbot assistant which enables customers to ask questions through a chat interface about their vehicle fleet on areas including vehicle performance, vehicle usage, fuel economy, cost savings and more.

Foton to invest USD1bn in new truck in Mexico with plans to enter the markets of Canda and USA via NAFTA.

The decision was reportedly motivated by the weak profitability of the Plattsburgh, New York operations over several years.

He replaces Martin Weissburg, who steps down from the group board to join the board of another Volvo subsidiary, Nova Bus.

The contract stipulates a firm order for 124 ‘LFSe+’ 40-foot buses, with the option to add a further 12 units over the next two years; TTC will also be able to order up to 405 more buses longer-term.