Akasol AG, a developer and manufacturer of high-performance and high-energy lithium-ion battery systems, and supplier of turnkey solutions, is again expanding its US production capacity in Hazel Park city Michigan from 400MWh to around 2GWh.

Daimler AG and its subsidiary, Mercedes-Benz USA LLC, have moved toward resolution of various diesel emissions proceedings with the U.S. regulatory authorities - Environmental Protection Agency, the California Air Resources Board, the Environment and Natural Resources Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, the California Attorney General’s Office, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Daimler Trucks AG & Buses is claiming positive feedback from customers worldwide who collectively have passed over seven million kilometres of operation using emission-free battery-powered trucks and buses.

Logistics specialist, Dagab Inköp & Logistik AB, which handles an assortment of purchasing and logistics for the country's second largest food retail group, Axfood, has announced a close collaboration with Scania AB in its move towards electrification.

IndyGo, the Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation, which has selected the H40EP electric hybrid propulsion solution from Allison Transmission Inc to power 27 new buses is to become a development partner for the remaining three vehicles that are to feature Allison’s new electric hybrid product, eGen Flex.

Through the Volvo LIGHTS project, third-party supply chain solutions provider, NFI Industries of Camden, aims to demonstrate the ability for battery-electric trucks to successfully transport freight under a variety of operating conditions.

Suffolk-based refrigerated transport specialist, Hubbard Products Ltd, is planning to relocate to a new site in Ipswich.

ARBOC Specialty Vehicles LLC will be the first to include anti-microbial sidewall panels from Polser USA for the interiors of its buses.

Scania AB has launched its first series production range of electric trucks.  

Volvo Group’s American subsidiary, Mack Trucks Inc, is to commercialise the LR Electric, its dedicated refuse collection model equipped with a fully electric integrated Mack drivetrain.

Hyva Holding B.V. has appointed two new dealers, Ballinlough and S.M. Components, for its cranes in Republic of Ireland  and Northern Ireland, respectively.

Omniplus On, Daimler Buses' digital services portal, is being expanded with new applications tailored to the needs of bus operating companies and potential customers wishing to hire them.