The European e-bus market gathered in Bonn, Germany to test drive several OEM’s new electric bus (some articulated) offerings. T&BB was in attendance as we gathered at the Stadtwerke Bonn bus depot to begin comparison testing.

With more than 100 locations authorised to sell and service its electric vehicles, 30% of Navistar’s dealer network is now EV certified.

Aurora shared progress on the upcoming commercial launch of its level 4 autonomous truck driving software (Aurora Driver) and for the very first time, publicly displayed the Aurora Driver in a Volvo VNL truck (without a driver), navigating different driving and safety scenarios on a closed circuit track. 

The company says that customers will have a wide choice of Scania trucks, buses, and coaches to choose from through its 'Scania Go' approved used vehicle programme.

The digital tyre management tool (“app”) can be accessed through any smart device and is free to use with five connected vehicles or less.  

Amanda Figg is now AAG’s new Chief Technology Officer. Figg is tasked with leveraging data and new technologies to unlock new business opportunities as well as better support AAG’s existing customers.

‘Ford Pro Upfitter’ is the automotive manufacturer’s new accreditation programme, replacing its ‘Qualified Vehicle Modifier’ system.

The investment will fund the further development of Range Energy’s electric axle technology for semi-trailers, which can reduce fuel consumption in a diesel tractor-trailer combo or energy consumption in a fully-electric one.

Indomobil is the Indonesian assembly and distribution partner for several overseas vehicle brands, as well as commercial vehicle companies such as Hino, Renault Trucks and Volvo Trucks.

‘T/T Pair’ is a 7-way socket which is designed to replace Phillips’ ‘QCS2’ socket for hooking up a semi-trailer to a tractor unit.

Delegates of Hydrogen UK’s annual conference, held at the National Conference Centre in Birmingham on 12 March, left the event with no doubts about the future of the burgeoning hydrogen economy. Opening the conference, Clare Jackson, CEO of Hydrogen UK, declared that “net zero is not possible without hydrogen”. The burning question is, will the UK have any significant part in its development?

Certification requires the necessary aftermarket services including maintenance and repairs, expert consulting services and replacement parts distribution. Furthermore, the centres require charging infrastructure with dedicated BEV serving bays as well as staff upskilling to meet the requirements of BEV fleet maintenance. This enhances DTNA’s aftermarket services across North America.