Orion supplies fully electric, Level‑4 autonomous buses that enable zero‑emission transit operations with dynamic routing and integrated telematics. The modular vehicles deliver up to 250 km range, fast charging, OTA software updates, and optional service contracts for predictive maintenance and fleet‑management analytics.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Urban transit operators face rising fuel costs, stringent emissions regulations, and the need for higher service frequency, while traditional diesel fleets require intensive maintenance and lack flexibility for dynamic routing.
Solution
Orion delivers fully electric, autonomous buses that combine high‑energy‑density lithium‑ion battery packs with a Level‑4 self‑driving stack. The vehicles operate without tailpipe emissions, lowering total cost of ownership and meeting regulatory targets. Integrated telematics and AI‑driven route‑optimization software enable dynamic dispatch and higher passenger throughput. Over‑the‑air (OTA) updates keep autonomous software and vehicle diagnostics current without depot downtime. Optional service contracts provide predictive maintenance, battery‑health monitoring, and fleet‑management support, allowing operators to scale deployments with minimal operational disruption.
Target Audience
Primary customers are municipal transit agencies, private shuttle operators, and mobility‑as‑a‑service providers seeking zero‑emission, high‑utilization bus fleets.
Features
- Modular chassis supporting 30–80 passenger configurations with customizable interior layouts
- 400 kWh battery system delivering up to 250 km range per charge and fast‑charge capability (80 % in 45 min)
- Level‑4 autonomous driving suite: 64‑beam LiDAR, radar, and 12‑camera sensor array with redundant computing platform
- Regenerative braking and energy‑management algorithms that recover up to 30 % of kinetic energy
- Cloud‑based telematics platform offering real‑time vehicle health, predictive maintenance alerts, and route‑efficiency analytics
- OTA software delivery for autonomous stack upgrades, security patches, and feature enhancements
- Compliance with Euro VI/US EPA Tier 4 emission standards and ISO 26262 functional safety certification
- Integrated passenger‑information system with Wi‑Fi, USB charging, and accessibility features