The STAR project – the word STAR is a reversed acronym for Rapid Autonomous Transport System, which is being led by Iveco Bus - is a French funded research programme launched in 2017 that aims to develop the first driverless, autonomous standard bus for Europe capable of operating under conditions similar to real operations, is on track to produce a first prototype in early 2021.

Irizar e-mobility announced at this year's UITP Summit it now has an expanded line-up of zero-emission buses.

UITP in Sweden last month saw Luminator Technologies Group display four new products introduced recently to market.

Scania’s new battery electric self-driving urban concept vehicle, revealed at the UITP Congress last month is designed with the flexibility to shift from ferrying commuters to and from work in mornings and evenings to delivering goods during the day and collecting refuse at night.

Kyocera and BYD Japan Co Ltd have entered a joint project to develop an integrated renewable supply-demand energy system for electric vehicles.

Isuzu Motors Ltd has announced progress with discussions for a partnership with US diesel engine manufacturer, Cummins Inc, culminating in the two companies signing an agreement to form the Isuzu-Cummins Powertrain Partnership at the end of May.

Gainsborough-based emissions reduction specialist, Eminox Ltd has reached a major milestone with more than 5,000 fitments of its SCRT technology.

Electric commercial vehicle and mobility specialist start up, Workhorse Group Inc says it has raised USD25m through a private offering of Series B preferred non-convertible stock (but the holders are entitled to annual dividends payable in shares of common stock) with a group of institutional investors.

Hyundai Motor Company has revealed a system that estimates the gross vehicle weight of a light-duty commercial electric vehicles and optimises performance accordingly.

Jiangsu Alfa Bus Co Ltd was at the UITP exhibition and conference in Stockholm, last month displaying its full electric city bus with overnight charging, known as Alfabus, the company was at the show to raise customer awareness of its plans for Europe.

Mitsubishi-Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation has unveiled its 2019 model-year Canter light-duty truck featuring several advanced features and fitted with engines that meet the latest emissions regulations in Japan.

Voith Group has established a global platform to bring together all the company’s digital services and business-related information in one location.