ZF do Brasil Ltda of Sorocaba has launched iEBS, ZF's intelligent trailer braking platform to bring greater stability, increased safety and operational efficiency of semi-trailers and tractor-trailer combinations to South America.

The Polish manufacturer has signed contracts with operators in over 140 towns and cities in 21 European countries since its first battery-electric city bus, the 8.9-metre Urbino electric, went on sale over ten years ago.

The Canadian government has launched a new four-year incentive scheme offering up to CAD550m to purchasers of new medium- and heavy-duty zero emission vehicles which fit the criteria for eligibility.

The joint venture firm released details of its ‘Hymotive’ global strategy, involving the ramp up of production and research at its first Gigafactory in Saint-Fons, currently under construction.

CaetanoBus to make major investments in products and manufacturing to expand production and sales of its zero emission buses.

The 26-tonne vehicle successfully traversed a 48-kilometre stretch between the city of Salzburg in the northern foothills of the Alps and the lookout point of Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe, becoming the very first fully-electric truck to do so.

Volvo Group North America, with various partners, are participating in a state-funded project to develop a publicly-accessible charging network for medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles which will cover a major haulage route in the Central Valley of California.

Hybrid drive systems with smart zero emission capability remains in demand for propulsions and accessory systems supplier BAE Systems.

The battery manufacturer has relocated to a new site in Cypress, a move which it hopes will facilitate the expansion of its share in the electric vehicle battery market in the commercial, industrial/off-highway and marine sectors.

Karsan Autonomous e-ATAK Level 4 shuttle bus now in operation in the USA and Norway.

The so-called 'Volta Trucks Studio', is unconventionally situated in the heart of the French capital, will be customer-facing and focused on sales in the Paris region.

Renault will collaborate with Phoenix Mobility to develop a proof-of-concept retrofit kit for converting Renault Master vans to electric power.