ChargePoint Holdings Inc has announced the closing of its previously announced USD300 million investment through the purchase of convertible senior notes by funds managed by Antara Capital LP. The gross proceeds from the sale of the notes were approximately USD300 million prior to deducting fees and estimated offering expenses.

Proterra has announced that it has been awarded multiple ‘TRUE’ (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) certificates for its manufacturing facilities – a first in the electric vehicle industry, according to Green Business Certification Inc.

The Israeli designer of zero-emission vehicle platforms has appointed Josh Tech as Chief Operations Officer, replacing Michael Charlton, who will now serve as strategic advisor on manufacturing.

The new ‘Blue Arc’ brand of electric delivery vans by The Shyft Group will be powered by batteries supplied by Proterra Inc, following a multi-year agreement struck between the two companies.

The autonmous driving technology company has announced that it is opening a new technology and software development centre in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, nearby the headquarters of its parent, Daimler Truck.

The American trailer manufacturer has announced that it will upgrade its ‘Low-Pro Flatdeck with Duals’ flatbed trailer with additional features, including updated gooseneck and frame designs and a new coupler and suspension. 

Finance will be made available to customers of Nikola's Class 8 electric trucks as well as current and future Nikola dealerships.

The 536 and 537 Peterbilt trucks can now be fitted with Cummins' latest gas engine, the B6.7N, in place of a diesel engine.

Meritor will supply the flatbed trailer manufacturer with MTA and MTA-Tec6 suspensions as well as disc brakes and Tire Inflation Systems over the next three years.

Tupy has reached an agreement to purchase MWM from Navistar for an estimated BRA 865 million (USD180m), subject to customary legal clearances, which is to be paid by Tupy after closing.

Greenpower Motor Co, based in Vancouver, British Columbia, has launched a Type A battery electric school bus named Nano BEAST (Battery Electric Automotive School Transportation) for the US market. The firm claims the Nano BEAST is the only purpose-built zero-emission Type A school bus on the market. In addition, GreenPower claims that the vehicle will feature the largest standard battery pack for a Type A school bus on the market, providing up to 150 miles of range.

Macon, Georgia-based school bus manufacturer Blue Bird Corp has received the largest order of electric school buses in its history from Modesto City Schools in California. The order covers 30 units, enough to convert nearly half of the school district’s fleet to zero emission vehicles. Deliveries of the vehicles are scheduled for Q4 2022.