BYD Inc, the US subsidiary of Shenzhen-based BYD Auto Co Ltd, headquartered in Los Angeles, California, has announced the launch of its Type A electric school bus for the North American market.

BorgWarner Inc, based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA, has announced the completion of its previously announced takeover of German battery manufacturer AKASOL AG, headquartered in Darmstadt.

Cummins' acquisition of the drivetrain and brakes manufacturer will entrench its position as one of the major suppliers of components to the commercial vehicle industry.

Automated technology specialist ABB Ltd of Zürich, Switzerland, has announced the acquisition of a 60% stake in commercial EV charging firm InCharge Energy, based in Santa Monica, California, USA. The transaction builds on ABB’s initial investment as part of Series A venture capital funding in InCharge.

Plug Power will be working with Atlas Copco and Fives to liquefy and distribute 500 tons of hydrogen every day across the USA by 2025.

The largest order yet received for the LFSe+, 20 units will be delivered by Q4 2022 to Houston, Texas.

The package, offered through Mack Financial Services, will provide customers with a chassis, refuse body, and maintenance plan.

The IQAN-XC4 reportedly allows for simpler integration in mobile hydraulic applications such as refuse trucks and other specialty vehicles.

The TX-18 series, which reportedly provides improved driveability and efficiency, is designed to work exclusively with MX engines in heavy-duty Peterbilt trucks.

Production will begin initially in Charleston, South Carolina, USA in the second half of 2023 and subsequently at two German plants.

The components manufacturer reported sales of USD984m and a net income of USD54m in the three-month period which ended 31 December 2021.

The lighting and harness manufacturer will consolidate its existing operations into a single 200,000 sq ft facility, following fifty years in the business.