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.

Cummins Inc, based in Columbus, Indiana, has released its Q4 2021 and full-year financial results. Overall, the year saw total revenues grow by 21% from the same figure in 2020, for a total of USD24 billion. Sales from North America grew by 17% whereas international revenues grew by 27%.

Nikola reported net losses of USD159m in Q4 2021 and USD690m for FY 2021.

Lohscheller joins the American firm from Vietnamese automotive manufacturer VinFast.

220 BAE-powered Xcelsior hybrid buses will be delivered to Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, with options to purchase up to 120 more.

Up to 114 Xcelsior CHARGE and CHARGE NG electric buses have been ordered by public transport operators based in New Jersey, Colorado, and Rhode Island.

Traxen claims that its smart-adaptive cruise control for Class 8 trucks can reduce annual fuel consumption by 10%.

Hyliion Holdings Corp, an e-powertrain provider for Class 8 trucks based in Austin, Texas, has announced that Jeffrey “Jay” Craig will join its board of directors.