B-ON is the new brand name and logo for Luxembourg-based start-up, Odin Automotive S.à r.l., with plans for supplying last mile zero-emission light-duty delivery vehicle solutions in Europe, Asia, and North America as well as other global markets.

The EVantag Thermal Management Systems range is geared towards regulating battery, traction motor and power electronics temperatures in commercial electric vehicles of all sizes.

Following its acquisition of Graz, Austria-based cryogenic storage specialist Cryoshelter GmbH announced at ACT Expo in Long Beach, California, Truck & Bus Builder spoke to Hexagon Group to discuss its strategy for renewable fuels in the North American and European markets.

Otokar is looking to develop a complete portfolio of electrically-powered vehicles for the on-road commercial vehicle segment within the next two and a half years - it says will be unveiling new products periodically over this timeframe.

T&BB interviewed Gary Patterson, Executive VP of North America at GAUSSIN, where he explained the firm's move into the continent and its plans to develop products for the on-highway segment.

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. 

Otokar unveils full electric 18.75-metre articulated version of e-Kent at Busworld Turkey

The joint partnership between Larbert-based Alexander Dennis Ltd and the UK subsidiary of BYD Auto Co Ltd of Shenzhen, China, has delivered its 1000th electric bus. The BYD ADL Enviro400EV double decker bus was part-funded by the Scottish Government and was handed over to Stagecoach in Aberdeen.

Maumee, Ohio-based Dana Inc has entered an agreement with Lion Electric Co of Saint-Jérôme, Canada, to supply its electric trucks and buses with drive components. The agreement covers electric motors, inverters, controllers, axles, and driveshafts for all of Lion’s electric platforms.

The Swedish manufacturer will introduce fossil-free steel, made using a new technology based on hydrogen by SSAB, into its line of heavy-duty electric trucks, starting in the third quarter of 2022. 

The American electric cab-chassis manufacturer has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with private equity firm Boss Capital Holdings to collaborate in marketing commercial electric vehicles in Australia. 

The filtration technology firm's new business unit will be operationally independent from the rest of the company, based at the UFI Innovation Center near Trento, Italy.