BYD Europe, the subsidiary of BYD Auto Co, has received an order for 48 units of its 12-metre low-entry e-bus from Hungary’s largest public transport operator, Volánbusz Zrt.

Brembo SpA has expanded its offering of brake products for heavy duty applications across the truck, bus, and trailer segments. The firm states that it has introduced 100 new unique part numbers, including 67 new brake pads.

BAE Systems Inc has entered into an agreement with Hometown Manufacturing Inc to supply the firm with full-system electric drivetrains and power electronics for its heavy-duty buses.

The UK designer of zero-emission vehicle concepts has acquired a base for research and development at MIRA Technology Park in Nuneaton, giving it access to specialist engineering and testing capabilities.

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.

Fuel cell manufacturer Loop Energy Inc has been named as the winner of a tender process to supply Tevva Motors Ltd with its 50kW T505 fuel cell system for Tevva’s 7.5 tonne electric truck platform. The two companies state they are now working towards finalising a broader supply agreement.

Robert Bosch GmbH and Amazon Web Services Inc have entered into a partnership aiming to improve efficiency and sustainability in the transportation and logistics industry.

Continental AG has announced a new high-mileage trailer tyre aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions. The firm states that the EcoPlus HT3+ offers 10% higher mileage due to a lower rolling resistance and improved retreadability.

Osman Boyner, CEO and founder of London-based electric powertrain developer BEDEO, has stated that he believes EV incentives are too focused on passenger cars and must be adjusted to focus on the commercial vehicle sector if governments want to make meaningful change.

Continental AG has inaugurated a new surface materials plant in Pune, India, to focus on the production of interior components in the commercial vehicle and automotive segments for the Indian market.

GreenCell Mobility is set to run its first intercity bus, under the brand name NueGo, for Maharashtra Regional State Transport (MSRTC), along the route between Pune and Admednagar, on June 1, 2022.

Enviro200 buses from Alexander Dennis Ltd have taken part in a pilot on-road autonomous passenger-less scheme, ahead of operations with passengers that are scheduled for later this year. Bus operator Stagecoach has been conducting the passenger-less tests over the course of two weeks