The Traton group's strategy is to increase profitability and efficiency by reorganising and consolidating its business operations, targeting a 9% return on sales for the entire group in 2024. 

Stuttgart-based Daimler Truck AG has announced that its Daimler Buses division will offer CO2-neutral vehicles in every segment by 2030. Initially, the division is focusing its electrification strategy on the core markets of Europe and Latin America.

Companies such as Stellantis, SKF and Mercedes-Benz took the decision to suspend their business operations in Russia, in the continuing aftermath of the Russian-led invasion of Ukraine.

Macon, Georgia-based school bus builder Blue Bird Corp has entered the truck segment with the announcement of its Class 5-6 EV stripped chassis at ACT Expo in Long Beach, California.

Sea Electric Holdings Pty Ltd, based in Los Angeles, California, showcased a Class 6 EV stripped chassis at the ACT Expo in Long Beach. Named the SV6, the firm states that the chassis is suitable for all urban applications up to a GVWR of 22,000lbs (9,980kg).

First Hydrogen Corp, based in Vancouver, Canada, has announced its hydrogen strategy for the UK market. The firm plans to build four hydrogen production facilities across the UK, each featuring a refuelling station to serve commercial vehicles.

Daimler India has entered a partnership with CERO, a scrappage and steel recycling joint venture with facilities to help operators to ‘recycle’ their older vehicles as a part of the purchasing process of new BharatBenz vehicles.

The parent of brands such as Maxion Wheels and Maxion Structural Components has announced a set of sustainability commitments under its ‘ROADMAP ZERO’ strategy, which aims to make the components supplier into a carbon neutral business by 2040.

Knorr-Bremse AG, based in Munich, Germany, has achieved a key climate milestone of carbon neutrality across all group sites. The firm states that, considering carbon offsets, its operations have been carbon neutral since the end of 2021.

The producer of fuel-cell systems and electrolysers relaunched its brand with a new logo and website on 19 April, with the intention of underscoring its commitment to energy efficiency and decarbonisation.

Finnish electric charging provider Kempower Oyj has announced it is bringing its Kempower C- and S-Series range of electric chargers to the North American market.

Speaking to Truck and Bus Builder, Stephen (Paddy) Dyson, Marketing Manager at HMG Paints Ltd, based in Manchester, UK, discussed the benefits of operating a family-run coatings business that manufactures locally in the UK.