Steel wheel and steel components producer, Iochpe-Maxion SA, is consolidating its North American steel wheels manufacturing operations from three plants to two.

Workhorse Group Inc is to supply newly-formed logistics firm, eTrucks, with 20 of its C1000¹ electric delivery vehicles.

Results released last month (August) of a new study conducted by the University of Florida has confirmed the efficacy of an air and surface purification technology developed by Puradigm LLC of San Diego in inactivating SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

Nuvve Corporation, a specialist green energy technology company in vehicle-to-grid electric energy management, is providing complete solutions for school districts and utilities to deploy electric school buses which can provide significant benefits to the electricity grid and help curb the need for utility providers to force rolling blackouts on customers.

Bustech Pty Ltd has entered a collaboration agreement with Proterra Inc to utilise Proterra’s battery technology platform in its new all-electric ZDi 12.5m bus.

Nikola Corporation, a contender in zero-emission and infrastructure solutions, has announced a minimum order of 2,500 electrified Tre refuse trucks from Republic Services Inc.

Volvo Trucks North America Inc has announced it has facilitated wide-scale electrification of medium and heavy-duty trucks in North America through the expansion of charging options for fleet operators.

All-electric medium-duty chassis for buses and trucks, Motiv Power Systems Inc, has attracted further growth funding to support technological development, expansion of its manufacturing capabilities and geographic expansion.

NFI Parts, subsidiary of NFI Group Inc has developed an ultra-violet lighting system that mounts inside the heating air conditioning and ventilation ductwork on its MCI J4500 model to sanitize the air.

Bus and coach manufacturer, NFI Group Inc, is introducing an initiative, called NFI Forward which, following the unforeseen and devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the industry, is designed to transition the business from a holding company to a fully integrated operating entity.

Lightning Systems, a developer and manufacturer of zero-emission commercial electric vehicles has announced it has diversified its business and technology portfolio by launching a new division called Lightning Energy.

The electric hybrid propulsion system supplied by BAE Systems which bridges the gap between conventional drives and full electric or fuel cell systems, remains a viable option for reducing emissions and saving fuel in areas where charging infrastructure is unavailable, maintains BAE Systems.