The new firm order for 97 45-foot ‘D45 CRT’ commuter coaches makes use of the additional options granted in the original contract.

The company reportedly acquired 113 fuel cell trucks along with spare parts, proprietary software, and intellectual property sold in a bankruptcy auction for an undisclosed amount.

The French engineering and testing services company has announced a “major expansion” of its facilities, particularly its electric vehicle testing capabilities.

The ‘625 Hybrid’ (single-temp) and ‘655MT Hybrid’ (multi-temp) units now come with the microchannel condenser and radiator as standard components.

Under the terms of the agreement, Protium will supply green hydrogen directly to local transport operators and depots that employ ULEMCo’s vehicles.

For an undisclosed sum, Lyten will acquire three sites from the bankrupt Northvolt concern: ‘Northvolt Ett’ in Skellefteå, ‘Northvolt Labs’ in Västeras (both in Sweden), and ‘Northvolt Drei’ in Germany.

New plant scheduled to be completed in 2026.

The new generation will support the vehicle’s safety functions, namely its blind spot and moving-off information systems, which are required in commercial vehicles subject to the EU General Safety Regulation.

The company says it has developed new assembly procedures for the Pioneer’s distinctive features, including its grille, headlamp defrost system, and advanced digital systems, including the ‘MackProtect’ ADAS suite.

In addition, Schmitz has committed to sharing its innovations in temperature-controlled transportation with Sub Zero and helping it to modernise its facility in Pune, Maharashtra.

Upgraded bus has 960 km driving range.

Plus says it will investigate how data from Goodyear’s “intelligent” tyre technology suite, ‘SightLine’, can enhance its ‘SuperDrive’ autonomous system.