The FTA will award grants to public transport operators through two programmes designed to defray the cost of procuring low- and zero-emission buses.

The manufacturer of refrigeration systems will expand its operations by adding nearly 300,000 sq ft to the existing structure by mid-2023.

BAE Systems Inc, based in Endicott, New York, is set to unveil a new e-powertrain solution for the truck market in collaboration with Meritor Inc of Troy, Michigan.As part of the collaboration, Meritor will manufacture the e-axle and its electric motor, with BAE Systems contributing the power electronics and systems integration.

The specialty chassis and truck body manufacturer achieved sales of USD991.8m in 2021 and USD227.3m in Q4.

The EPA has proposed the introduction of more stringent restrictions on the emission of greenhouse gases and nitrogen oxides from heavy-duty vehicles as soon as model year 2027.

Dayco Products, based in Roseville, Michigan, has announced a partnership with Nuvera Fuel Cells LLC, a manufacturer of fuel cells based in Billerica, Massachusetts. Under the agreement, the two firms will jointly develop an integrated fuel cell electric power solution. Nuvera will contribute its eighth-generation fuel stack, with Dayco offering energy management controls and system integration.

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), has announced it has selected a consortium to develop and implement an inductive charging vehicle pilot. The agency claims it is the first of its kind in the USA. Electreon¹, a provider of wireless charging solutions for EVs will lead the group, with support from partners such as Ford Motor Co.

CALSTART has recently published its annual ‘Zeroing in on Zero-Emission Trucks’ report highlighting that, as of December 2021, there have been 1,215 ZETs (zero-emission trucks) deployed on US roads.¹ Crucially, however, CALSTART estimates that over 60% of ZETs deployed in the US are no longer operational. Consequently, the true number of active ZETs is much lower than initially suggested.

Akron, Ohio-based Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co has announced its financial results for 2021. The firm reported net sales of USD17.5 billion, a 42% increase from the 2020 period, primarily due to its acquisition of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, based in Findlay, Ohio.

Columbus, Indiana-based Cummins Inc has announced a new platform of fuel-agnostic engines derived from a common base engine. The firm states that the platform will be available for diesel, natural gas, and hydrogen.

Ballard Power Systems, based in Vancouver, Canada, and Chart Industries Inc of Atlanta, USA, have announced the successful test of a fuel cell powered by liquid hydrogen. The firms added that they will work to identify a potential demonstrator for liquid hydrogen road testing over the coming months.

Columbus, Indiana-based Cummins Inc has elected Jennifer Rumsey, Cummins’ current President and COO, to the firm’s Board of Directors. Rumsey has previously served as Chief Technical Officer and President of Components at Cummins.