Chevron USA has signed a memorandum of understanding to explore a strategic alliance with engine manufacturer, Cummins, to develop commercially viable business opportunities in hydrogen and other alternative energy sources.

Iveco has celebrated the 600,000th Eurocargo produced at its Brescia plant, Italy. The milestone vehicle was powered by compressed natural gas.

June 2021 saw ABBA BidCo, a subsidiary of BorgWarner, acquire 89.08% of Darmstadt-based battery producer, AKASOL, for USD648m. 

REE Automotive has completed its merger with 10X Capital Venture Acquisition Corporation on July 22, 2021, following approval of shareholders.

Bus and coach builder, Temsa, has received a capital injection of funds totalling TRL300m (USD34m) by its parent companies, Sabancı Holding and the PPF Group, thereby increasing its investment capital from TRL210m (USD24m) to TRL510m (USD59m).

AKASOL has signed a framework agreement to supply batteries to bus, coach and trailer builder, Van Hool NV of Koningshooikt, Belgium.

Vehicle and powertrain hardware and software developer, FEV North America has entered a long-term agreement with electrified powertrain systems provider, Hyliion to support the design, development, integration, and production validation of their innovative Electric Range Extender for Class 8 tractor trailer applications.

Electric vehicle manufacturer, Arrival, has engaged the technology services of Ambarella Inc of Santa Clara, California to offer autonomous driving and ADAS functions in its electric bus and van concepts.

Electric bus building partners, Alexander Dennis and BYD UK have signed a framework agreement with the National Transport Authority of Ireland for the delivery of up to 200, BYD ADL Enviro200EV zero emission battery-electric buses.

Electric van, bus and micro-factory developer, Arrival, has appointed Hitachi Europe to help deliver complete fleet bus and infrastructure solutions to the European bus industry.

Kögel Trailer has supplied Gruber Logistics, headquartered in Italy, with 60 of its inter-rmodal Cargo Coil Rail trailers and 20 of its Mega Trailer units from the company's latest generation NOVUM range.

FEV Turkey has developed automated driving functions for TRAGGER, a new generation of battery electric service vehicles aimed at cargo and people transportation in various commercial and industrial settings.