The information is provided by Busworld. Stagecoach South has introduced 22 Yutong U11DD electric double decker buses for operation across Blackwater Valley and Surrey. The vehicles were presented during a launch event in Guildford, about 45 km southwest of central London, marking a further step in the operator’s fleet transition programme. The rollout is part […]
The information is provided by Busworld. Swiss Post has commissioned a modern Kempower DC fast charging system at its new logistics center in Villmergen. Jebsen & Jessen, an official distribution partner of Kempower in Switzerland, supplied the technology. A total of 16 charging points were commissioned to a setup including 14 Kempower Control Units equipped with 14 Kempower Cable Arms. Additionally, […]
The information is provided by Busworld. “For BlaBlaCar Bus, the exit is this way!” reads the headline of an article by Pierre Lancien published in Mobilycités, a French media outlet specializing in the transport sector and well-versed in national dynamics. The website reports a rumor concerning the operator, which has allegedly — as stated — […]
The information is provided by Busworld. The transition to zero-emission buses in Europe is extending into the intercity segment, and this was the topic of the Sustainable Bus Tour session held during Bus2Bus 2026 in Berlin. The panel “From city to intercity: the next step for zero emission bus transition” gathered Malo Benoit, Heavy-Duty Vehicle […]
The information is provided by Busworld. Bus2Bus 2026 registered 3,200 trade visitors, marking a 13% increase compared to the previous edition. Held on 15 and 16 April at the Berlin Exhibition Grounds, the event brought together 156 exhibitors from 25 countries and a total of 3,800 participants, including industry professionals, exhibitors, speakers and institutional representatives. […]
The information is provided by Busworld. Austrian transport operator Blaguss has introduced 12 battery-electric coaches alongside ongoing investments in energy infrastructure and solar integration. The Austrian company is expanding its “Way to Zero” programme, combining the deployment of electric buses across multiple service segments with the development of charging infrastructure and in-house energy production systems. […]
The information is provided by Busworld. A seat made entirely from recycled plastic is being presented by public transport seat producer Lazzerini at Milano Design Week 2026 as part of an industrial collaboration with Nextchem, an Italian technology company within the Maire Group specializing in chemical processes for circular economy and low-carbon solutions. The installation […]
The information is provided by Busworld. ZF has unveiled a new software platform for drivetrain condition monitoring for buses at Bus2Bus 2026 in Berlin. ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions division is presenting a software-based drivetrain monitoring system as the central element of its technology portfolio for city, intercity and coach buses at Bus2Bus 2026, held in […]
The information is provided by Busworld. The BUS2BUS exhibition is live on 15–16 April 2026 at Messe Berlin. The event is organized by Messe Berlin in cooperation with the German bus association BDO and features approximately 60 vehicles alongside a conference program addressing topics such as autonomous driving, on-demand transport and operational concepts (and including […]
The information is provided by Busworld. In 2025, nearly half of newly registered city buses in Germany were zero-emission vehicles. Germany’s public transport sector added 1,397 emission-free buses in 2025, bringing the total fleet to 4,752 vehicles in operation nationwide, according to PwC’s E-Bus Radar 2026. The data positions electric drivetrains at around 14% of […]
The information is provided by Busworld. The city of Riga, capital of Latvia, is preparing to take another significant step in the long-term modernization of its trolleybus system. The city’s public transport operator, Rīgas Satiksme, has launched the preparatory phase for the procurement of up to 100 battery-equipped trolleybuses as part of a multi-year fleet […]
The information is provided by Busworld. More than 1,300 Solaris battery-equipped buses delivered between 2013 and 2019 are now part of an ageing European e-bus fleet. These vehicles are at the centre of a battery retrofit offer launched by Solaris in December 2025, focusing on earlier-generation electric buses currently in operation across multiple European cities. […]
The information is provided by Busworld. BUS2BUS 2026 is set to bring together transport, technology and industry stakeholders in Berlin on 15–16 April, with a program centred on artificial intelligence, automation and sustainable mobility. The event, held at the Berlin Exhibition Grounds, will feature more than 100 sessions across four stages and involve over 120 […]
The information is provided by Busworld. Contribution by Isabel McAllister, Chief Sustainability & Compliance Officer, First Bus The UK has become comfortable talking about electrifying transport. Electric vehicles are now a familiar part of the net-zero conversation, framed largely as a cleaner alternative to petrol and diesel. But a bigger shift is happening beneath the […]
The information is provided by Busworld. Ballard Power Systems announces it has signed an agreement with New Flyer for 500 fuel cell bus engines totaling 50 MW, with deliveries starting in 2026. Ballard Power Systems and New Flyer, part of NFI Group, announced a commercial agreement for the supply of 500 FCmove-HD+ fuel cell engines […]
The information is provided by Busworld. The UK government has allocated £73.2 million to support 484 zero-emission buses across England. The funding, assigned to councils and combined authorities, is complemented by £94 million from operators and local authorities, bringing total investment to over £167 million. The news is reported on local specialist media Route-one and […]
The information is provided by Busworld. Nexfeld has appointed NextStop as sales partner for its planning and scheduling software solutions across Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The partnership assigns NextStop, led by mobility expert Udo Steinmeier, the role of commercial representative for Nexfeld solutions in the DACH mobility market. The company will support engagement with transport […]
The information is provided by Busworld. FIAA 2026 is shaping up to be the largest edition of Madrid’s show to date, with participation figures already exceeding those of previous events. The event, organised by Ifema Madrid, will take place from 22 to 24 September 2026 at the Madrid exhibition centre and has already secured the […]
The information is provided by Busworld. The Sustainable Bus Tour 2026 will take place in Berlin and Madrid within the frameworks of Bus2Bus and FIAA, marking the fifth edition of the international conference initiative promoted by our media platform. Iveco Bus and Otokar are confirmed as partners of the initiative, with additional partners and sponsors […]
The information is provided by Busworld. Bus, coach and minibus registrations in the UK increased 10.4 percent in 2025 to 9,259 units, with zero-emission vehicles accounting for 27.3% of the total. The UK market closed 2025 at its highest annual level since 2008, according to data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders […]
The information is provided by Busworld. The MAN Lion’s City 12 E LE is now officially available to order in interurban version, with Class II homologation granted at the end of 2025, according to specialist German trade media Omnibusrevue. The vehicle will be exhibited at Mobility Move in Berlin in March. With the opening of […]
The information is provided by Busworld. Stagecoach has confirmed a £29.3 million investment to bring more than 100 battery-electric buses into service across the county, with Barnstaple designated as a primary hub within the programme. The rollout covers the operator’s depots in Torquay, Exeter and Barnstaple and is being delivered in partnership with Devon County […]
The information is provided by Busworld. DLL and BYD Europe have signed a partnership agreement under which DLL will provide financing solutions for BYD electric trucks and buses across multiple European markets. The agreement, announced on February 16th, positions DLL, a global asset finance company specializing in equipment and technology, as BYD’s strategic financing partner […]
The information is provided by Busworld. Turkish manufacturer Temsa stated it closed 2025 with revenue of USD 554 million, marking a 10 percent year-on-year increase in foreign currency terms and the highest figure in the company’s history. The Temsa results 2025 also show international sales exceeding USD 316 million, up 7 percent compared with the […]
The information is provided by Busworld. Daimler Buses closed 2025 with stable unit sales, while Daimler Truck group volumes declined -8%, mainly due to weaker truck demand in North America. Back in 2024, Daimler Buses was the best performing — and almost the only growing — division of the group. Daimler Truck ended the 2025 […]
The information is provided by Busworld. During Busworld Europe 2025, BorgWarner outlined the structure and industrial rationale behind its current and next-generation battery offering. Martin Busche, Vice President Battery R&D, Product Strategy and Program Management, described a family of LFP and NMC battery packs built on shared hardware, software and cell architecture, designed to support […]
The information is provided by Busworld. Connected Energy announces it will invest £2 million in a new second-life EV battery testing facility in the UK, combining a 5MWh BESS with multi-manufacturer battery integration and scheduled to open by mid-2026. Connected Energy is developing what it describes as the UK’s most advanced second-life EV battery testing […]
The information is provided by Busworld. MAN Truck & Bus closed 2025 with 101,600 vehicles delivered (+6%), including over 7,000 buses (+49%) and a record 1,300+ electric city buses (+118%). Bus sales were growing +35% in the first nine months of 2025. After a difficult prior year, MAN’s 2025 results point to a clear recovery […]
The information is provided by Busworld. PostAuto has signed a framework agreement with Solaris Bus & Coach covering the supply of up to 115 battery-electric buses, with deliveries planned for 2026 and 2027. The Swiss public transport operator selected Solaris following tender procedures for both 12-metre and 18-metre electric buses, Solaris states in a press […]
The information is provided by Busworld. As of 2024, electric buses have reached double-digit fleet shares in Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Denmark, but diesel continues to overwhelmingly dominate Europe’s buses overall (although, as still ACEA reported, between January and September 2025, registrations of electric buses in the European Union reached 6,444 units, up 49 percent […]
The information is provided by Busworld. The public bus operator serving Italy’s Dolomites, Dolomiti Bus, announces it is reinforcing its operational capacity in preparation for the Milano–Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games due to be held in February. According to a press release issued by Dolomiti Bus, the public transport operator serving the province […]
The information is provided by Busworld. Kai Woerner has been appointed Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director of cellcentric, effective January 2026. Cellcentric, the 50:50 fuel cell joint venture of Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group (launched in 2021) has announced a change in its management board with the appointment of Kai Woerner as […]
The information is provided by Busworld. In 2025, the Netherlands counted 2,748 zero-emission buses in operation (+853 on 2024), with electric buses accounting for 26% of all bus kilometres driven. At the same time, the share of diesel fell to 65% (from 69), according to CROW’s latest monitoring of public transport fleets. Still according to […]
The information is provided by Busworld. Irizar e-mobility, EMT Madrid and Iberdrola have launched a pilot project to reuse electric bus batteries in a stationary energy storage system at the EMT operations centre in Fuencarral. The project focuses on extending the useful life of batteries that have reached the end of their first life by […]
The information is provided by Busworld. Alexander Dennis announces it has started trial passenger operations of its autonomous Enviro100AEV electric buses in Cambridge as part of the Connector self-driving transport project. The buses were commissioned in mid-2024. The first vehicle entered service on Wednesday 17 December, with a second Enviro100AEV set to join the trial […]
The information is provided by Busworld. As Italy edges toward a cycle of tenders for public transport concessions, RATP Dev is repositioning its Italian subsidiary to move from a single large concession (the one of Autolinee Toscane in Tuscany) to a broader, market-facing role. The strategy, outlined by RATP Dev Italia’s President Federico Tonetti in […]
The information is provided by Busworld. Star Mobility, the public transport operator of Lodi (Italy) has presented 14 new battery-electric buses, marking the second delivery phase of a wider Next Generation EU-funded fleet renewal programme. The vehicles were officially unveiled on Wednesday 17 December in Piazza della Vittoria in Lodi (40 km south-east of Milan), […]
The information is provided by Busworld. Karin Rådström, President and CEO of Daimler Truck, has been elected Chair of the ACEA Commercial Vehicle Board, effective 1 January 2026. From 2026, the Daimler Truck CEO (in the position since 2024, following a career in Scania) will represent the collective interests of Europe’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers […]
The information is provided by Busworld. The Munich public transport authority MVV has brought 125 zero-emission buses into operation on its regional bus network as of December 14th 2025, according to information published by trade agency electrive. Which adds that “By 2028, a total of nearly 200 zero-emission vehicles are planned to be in operation […]
The information is provided by Busworld. Temsa announces it has signed a partnership with Germany-based Hofmeister & Meincke to distribute spare parts directly across Germany, Austria and Switzerland through a 26-location logistics network. The agreement represents a targeted move by Temsa to reinforce its after-sales infrastructure in Central Europe, with a clear focus on improving […]
The information is provided by Busworld. MPK Lublin and Solaris have signed a contract for the delivery of 20 Trollino 12 trolleybuses, scheduled for the first months of 2027. Lublin is one of three Polish cities—alongside Gdynia and Tychy (where 18 Solaris trolleybuses will be delivered in 2026) —that operate trolleybuses as part of their […]
The information is provided by Busworld. Five Polish cities, including Warsaw and Krakow, have ordered Irizar e-mobility electric buses lately, for a total of 80 units. The Spanish brand announces in fact that it has signed several contracts with Polish public transport operators to supply electric buses, with the Irizar ie bus selected in every […]
The information is provided by Busworld. Northern Irish bus manufacturer Wrightbus has officially launched the second-generation Electroliner battery-electric bus. According to UK trade media Bus-news, the new model delivers a longer range, faster charging, improved heating and cooling, extended battery life, and a longer warranty, with operators expected to achieve an estimated 11% reduction in […]
The information is provided by Busworld. Como public transport operator ASF has introduced seven new Yutong electric buses — models E10 and E12 — officially presented on November 11. These electric buses in Como will operate on the city’s urban network, as reported on Italian trade media – and our sister platform – Autobus. Charging […]
The information is provided by Busworld. A few days ago, the first Iveco Bus E-Way electric buses began service on the streets of Milan (Italy), is reported on Italian trade media – and our sister platform – Autobus (with pictures by social media page and website Passione Trasporti). The manufacturer was awarded in late 2023 […]
The information is provided by Busworld. AUMOVIO continues the business of the former Continental group sector Automotive as an independent company with its spin-off in September 2025. The technology and electronics company offers a wide-ranging portfolio that makes mobility safe, exciting, connected and autonomous. Mirrors are the past – cameras are the future. With ProViu® […]
The information is provided by Busworld. After establishing its presence in the European automotive market, VinFast is now taking its first concrete step into public transport. At Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels, the Vietnamese manufacturer unveiled its EB 8 and EB 12 electric buses, marking the official start of its activities in the continent’s electric […]
The information is provided by Busworld. The Busworld Europe 2025 Congress, held from 6 to 9 October 2025 in Brussels, drew 1,242 unique participants to its sessions. The event ran in parallel with the exhibition Busworld Europe 2025, which welcomed 45,427 visitors (+12% compared to the 40,100 registered at Busworld 2023), representing 101 countries, according to the final […]
The information is provided by Busworld. Arriva Italia has published a major open tender for the supply of urban and interurban buses to serve its operating areas in Aosta, Turin, Bergamo, Brescia, and Cremona, as well as Arriva Udine. The tender, divided into nine separate lots, covers the supply of 316 vehicles — 171 firm […]
The information is provided by Busworld. Solaris Bus & Coach has signed a contract with GZM Metropolis, an association of municipalities in Silesia (Poland), for the delivery of 42 Solaris Urbino electric buses equipped with a modular drive. Under the agreement, the local operator PKM Świerklaniec will receive 24 Solaris Urbino 12 electric and 18 […]
The information is provided by Busworld. Horse Powertrain was among the leading companies at Busworld Europe in Brussels, where it unveiled its new range of REEV (Range Extended Electric Vehicle) powertrain systems — electric engines with an integrated generator that extends driving range up to 450 km. Among the main models showcased were the Horse […]
The information is provided by Busworld. Czech public transport operator Dopravní podnik Ostrava (DPO) and Škoda Group have signed a framework agreement for up to 16 new Škoda 26Tr battery trolleybuses. Fourteen vehicles are part of the base order, with two additional units as an option. Deliveries will begin in 2027 in Ostrava, the third […]
The information is provided by Busworld. Busworld launches Busworld Plaza, a new digital marketplace dedicated to the bus and coach manufacturing industry. The platform is presented not as replacement for Busworld’s exhibitions, but a complement, created to keep the community of buyers and suppliers connected all year round. The upcoming Busworld Europe 2025 will be […]
The information is provided by Busworld. Scania announces the launch of a new powertrain platform, based on the Super truck engine, in internal combustion and plug-in hybrid configurations for buses and coaches. The new Scania Super powertrain is claimed as being “Scania’s most efficient, cost-effective and long-lasting yet”. It features two distinct alternatives in the ICE and PHEV solutions. The […]
The information is provided by Busworld. This content belongs to the series Busworld Spotlight, offering a dedicated space to companies presenting their vision, products, strategies and innovative solutions in the run-up to Busworld Europe 2025, from October 4–9 in Brussels, Belgium – and beyond. Grayson is exhibiting in in Hall 5, Stand 532 Grayson Thermal […]
The information is provided by Busworld. Representatives of Solaris Bus & Coach and MZA Warsaw have signed a contract for the delivery of 79 electric buses. It’s Solaris itself to announce the new awarding. Under a new agreement, the manufacturer will supply 50 Urbino 18 electric articulated buses and 29 Urbino 12 electric buses to the Polish capital. The contract also includes an option to purchase an additional 79 […]
The information is provided by Busworld. Paradiso G8 1200. This is the name of the coach that Marcopolo will present at Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels, relaunching its commercial operations in the European market. A touring coach that the Brazilian OEM developed in its home country, specifically designed for tourism mobility in the Old Continent. […]
The information is provided by Busworld. Below, a contribution by Sian Leydon, Managing Director for Mainland Europe at Arriva Group (from June 2022), on the occasion of the European Mobility Week. The transport company is celebrating the European Mobility Week 2025 by highlighting the central role of buses, as part of an integrated public transport […]
The information is provided by Busworld. Autonomous driving starts in the depot, according to Autonomous Systems, which has developed an urban bus capable of moving autonomously within depot areas. Its name says it all: Smartbus. Thanks to SmartDEPOT™ technology, the vehicle can move freely, drive itself to the washing station, park, and recharge — all […]
The information is provided by Busworld. The 6th edition of the Zero Emission Bus Conference (ZEB 2025) will take place in October at Busworld Europe, from 7th to 9th. Organised by ERM in partnership with the Busworld Foundation, the event will bring together transport operators, policymakers, manufacturers, and industry experts to tackle the practical and […]
The information is provided by Busworld. Tata Motors and Iveco Group have announced an agreement that will lead to the creation of a global commercial vehicle manufacturer, with transaction to be concluded by Q2 2026. The transaction, valued at approximately EUR 3.8 billion, involves a voluntary tender offer by Tata Motors for all common shares […]
The information is provided by Busworld. The city of Bari, in Italy, announces it has provisionally awarded a contract for 42 fully electric articulated buses to Karsan, through its Italian distributor KMobility, which submitted the most competitive offer among five bidders. The contract is financed by Italy’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR). According to […]
The information is provided by Busworld. CaetanoBus announces it has secured a new contract from STCP, the public operator of the city of Porto, in Portugal, for the supply of 30 electric buses, in a deal valued at €11.6 million, following the procurement issued in early 2025. This marks the third time that STCP has […]
The information is provided by Busworld. Yutong new IC12E electric intercity bus has officially landed in Europe, with the first unit delivered to operator V.I.T.A. in Italy’s Aosta Valley. We had the chance to test the vehicle on 30th June – watch the video here: This marks Yutong’s entry into the electric intercity segment on […]
The information is provided by Busworld. Since early 2022, IVECO BUS has equipped 90% of its electric bus fleet with Iveco ON telematics, enabling real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance across more than 600 public transport fleets in Europe. Connected buses have accumulated over one billion kilometres of operation data. IVECO BUS combines this digital connectivity […]
The information is provided by Busworld. The first unit of the Yutong IC12E has been officially delivered in Europe. The vehicle, announced earlier this year and showcased at UITP Summit 2025, was recently handed over to the Italian operator V.I.T.A. in the Aosta Valley, an Alpine region in the north west of Italy. We had […]
The information is provided by Busworld. Battery-electric bus registrations in Europe reached 5,315 units in the first half of 2025, extending the upward trajectory seen over the past three years and marking a +41% increase on the first half of 2024 (when 3,751 were registered), based on data provided by DVV Media Group. Just a […]
The information is provided by Busworld. Iveco Bus announces it has signed a new contract with OTW, the public transport operator of Wallonia (Belgium), for the supply of 127 Crossway Low Entry buses. The vehicles will be deployed in the Liège and Namur regions in two phases: 83 units will be delivered from the first […]
The information is provided by Busworld. Polish manufacturer Solaris Bus & Coach has signed a contract to supply 73 articulated Trollino 18 trolleybuses to the Lithuanian capital Vilnius. The agreement forms part of a broader strategy to upgrade the city’s electric public transport system and support its long-term zero-emission mobility goals. The signature on the […]
The information is provided by Busworld. Arriva Group has completed a £17m electrification project at its Norwood Depot in South London, UK. The electrification of the Norwood depot, delivered through Arriva UK Bus and in partnership with fleet electrification specialist Zenobē, includes state-of-the-art smart charging facilities and significant upgrades to the site’s power infrastructure. This […]
The information is provided by Busworld. Chinese electric bus manufacturer Higer Bus has inaugurated its first European spare parts center and service station in Luxembourg. The new facility, officially unveiled on July 7, aims to strengthen after-sales support and logistics capabilities for customers across the continent. The same Chinese group presented the FENCER F1 Integral […]
The information is provided by Busworld. Valencia‘s municipal transport company EMT has ordered 57 electric buses from MAN within a wider order of 84 vehicles, the remaining 27 being Lion’s City 18 with MAN EfficientHybrid technology. They will be delivered and put into operation in stages from the end of 2026. This is the largest […]
The information is provided by Busworld. Belgrade, capital city of the Eastern European country of Serbia, will deploy 100 electric buses in preparation for EXPO 2027. The new vehicles will be used to connect the exhibition site in Surčin with multiple key locations across the city, according to local media. The fleet will include 15 […]
The information is provided by Busworld. At Busworld Europe 2025, Actia is introducing the BOP G5/Hypervision platform, its latest development in onboard video surveillance for public transport networks. This fifth-generation connected system is designed to support operational monitoring across urban and intercity transport fleets by enabling both real-time and retrospective video tracking. Actia at Busworld […]
The information is provided by Busworld. Iveco Bus is showcasing at UITP Summit 2025 in Hamburg its comprehensive approach to supporting all electrification projects. The company also took part in a FORUM session on 17 June at 14:30 pm on the topic: “Next Generation Bus Technologies: Optimising Battery and Hydrogen Systems for Safety and Sustainability.” […]
The information is provided by Busworld. EMT – Malaga Transport Company’s fleet, which already has more than 80 electric buses, now also welcomes 13 battery-powered Iveco Bus midibuses, model E-Way, while 6 will be delivered soon. The total investment of more than 12 million euros is partially financed by European Next Generation funds, which cover […]
The information is provided by Busworld. A new life for the Prestij, Temsa‘s flagship tourist coach, which made its debut on the bus market in 1992 and now has nearly 20 thousand units sold worldwide. Nine years after its 2016 redesign, the Turkish Oem has further revamped its compact coach (just over 7 meters, in […]
The information is provided by Busworld. At the UITP Summit 2025 in Hamburg, MAN Truck & Bus is placing the spotlight vehicle automation and a new generation of home-made battery packs for electric buses. MAN Truck & Bus has set an ambitious goal: launching a fully automated city bus by 2030. According to the manufacturer, […]
The information is provided by Busworld. BYD has launched in Hamburg, on the occasion of UITP Summit 2025, the intercity Low Entry model B13.b. Based on BYD’s self-developed Blade Battery technology (which is manufactured with BorgWarner) and 13.2-meters long, the BYD eBus B13.b offers a maximum battery capacity of 560 kWh. With a top speed […]
The information is provided by Busworld. First Bus-owned carrier Solent has introduced four newly converted electric buses into service in Portsmouth, Fareham and Gosport. These are the first of a order by First Bus for 32 units. The repowered vehicles have been fully refurbished to a near-new standard and converted to electric power, the group […]
The information is provided by Busworld. German operator Wupsi, operating in Leverkusen area (between Cologne and Dusseldorf) is pushing ahead with its plan to fully transition to zero-emission buses by 2034. As part of this shift, the company ordered 56 electric buses at the end of 2023 — 46 battery-electric buses from MAN and 10 […]
The information is provided by Busworld. In Burgdorf, within the Hannover Region, the autonomous bus project “albus” has entered its test phase. The trial involves the Karsan Autonomous e-Atak, an 8-metre electric bus equipped by Adastec for fully automated operation, within what Karsan claims being the first large-format autonomous bus in Germany to receive Level-4 […]
The information is provided by Busworld. ZF is set to present its latest advancements at the UITP Summit Hamburg 2025 (June 15-18, 2025) showing some if its bus technologies including the next-generation family of electric central and axle drives, the just-announced new air compressor e-comp Scroll, intelligent ADAS safety solutions as well as technical advancements […]
The information is provided by Busworld. The run-up to the UITP Summit 2025 in Hamburg, scheduled to take place from 15 to 18 June, continues inexorably. For four days, the city in northern Germany will become the epicentre of the global mobility debate: conferences, press conferences, product launches and networking make the UITP Summit the […]
The information is provided by Busworld. MAN Truck & Bus first electric coach model will be the Lion’s Coach 14 E, as announced during a press and customer event at the company’s Product Development Center in Ankara. MAN therefore positions itself as the first European manufacturer to introduce a battery-electric coach (if talking about zero […]
The information is provided by Busworld. Connected Energy and Forsee Power have signed a Partnership Agreement to jointly design and develop an energy storage solution powered with second life batteries. This will in fact combine Connected Energy’s second life technology with Forsee Power’s ZEN 35 and ZEN 42 battery packs, which are deployed in about […]
The information is provided by Busworld. The city of Ljubljana, capital of Slovenia, will expand its electric bus fleet with the purchase of 16 new battery-electric vehicles as part of a project co-financed by the European Union. The investment includes six 18-metre articulated buses, five 12-metre buses, and five 9-metre buses, according to a press […]
The information is provided by Busworld. Electrification, infrastructure upgrades, and the introduction of autonomous driving are key challenges for public transport operators across Europe. BVG, Berlin’s transport company, is no exception. Resource constraints, evolving regulations, and the need for long-term planning are shaping the pace and scope of this transition. Daniel Hesse, Head of Technology […]
The information is provided by Busworld. After commissioning fuel cell modules to Ballard, MCV has placed an order for hydrogen tanks with Hexagon Purus. The deal, Hexagon states in a press note, is worth approximately EUR 2.4 million. Hexagon Purus’ hydrogen fuel storage systems will be manufactured in Kassel, Germany, and delivered in 2025 “for […]
The information is provided by Busworld. On 5th May 2025, the first of the new Solaris trolleybuses (with Skoda electric equipment) purchased by Genoese carrier AMT, as part of the 4 Axes of Strength project, entered service on line 20. The news is reported on Italian trade media and our sister platform Autobusweb. Photo: Pambianchi […]
The information is provided by Busworld. Public transport company ZET, responsible for operating Zagreb’s bus network, has launched a preliminary consultation for the purchase of 70 electric buses, as reported on the web media Balkan Green Energy News. This procurement follows the introduction of the first electric bus (a Iveco Bus Crossway Le City Elec […]
The information is provided by Busworld. ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division is launching a new air compressor model aimed at medium and heavy-duty hybrid, battery electric and fuel cell trucks, buses and coaches. The new product has been unveiled at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo currently held in California, USA, and at the […]
The information is provided by Busworld. MAN Truck & Bus closed the first quarter of 2025 reporting a -14% in terms of units sold (20,600) compared to Q1 2024. Bus sales were 1,381 vs 1.492 last year (-8%). On the other hand, the figure concerning incoming orders is consolidating as “it was 50% higher than […]
The information is provided by Busworld. Volvo Buses is in the midst of a significant transition. Two years after announcing a major shift in its European business model, the company is now moving into series production with a new partner, reshaping its manufacturing footprint, and adjusting its market focus to secure long-term profitability. In this […]
The information is provided by Busworld. The first of a 10-units order of Mercedes eCitaro G with the new pure hydrogen H2 drive mode has been delivered to Stuttgarter Straßenbahnen AG (SSB) in 2025, the state capital of Baden-Württemberg. SSB has been a development partner of Daimler Buses for the Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G fuel cell […]
The information is provided by Busworld. Karsan announces that the 10,000th Jest was unloaded from the lines of the Hasanağa Factory in Bursa. Production of the 6-meter model started in 2013. The electric version e-Jest dates back to 2018. It’s powered by the electrical equipment provided by BMW i and was introduced for the first […]
The information is provided by Busworld. The trolleybus network of Linz, an Austrian city with 204,800 inhabitants, will soon be expanded by a new line: on Thursday, 6 March, the Linz City Senate approved the financing plans for the new trolleybus line 48. Currently, Linz operates four trolleybus lines, which in practice constitute a major […]
The information is provided by Busworld. The Irizar i6S Efficient Hydrogen coach traveled 2,500 kilometers between the cities of Ormaiztegi, Spain, and Briançon, in the French Alps, showing a range of 900 kilometers during the road test. With this test, Irizar broke the record for the longest distance ever traveled by a hydrogen-powered bus in […]
The information is provided by Busworld. Iveco Group shareholders have approved all the resolutions proposed by the Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting held in Amsterdam. Well, but what were the resolutions on the agenda? Or rather, what was resolved by the Board of Directors of Iveco Group? Simply put, shareholders have: adopted […]
The information is provided by Busworld. Do you remember Dancer Bus? The Lithuanian Oem (Vėjo projektai consortium) had landed on the market in 2018 with a revolutionary bus: transparent and wind-powered. Then, in 2023, at Busworld in Brussels, it was back to make headlines with another very special vehicle: a 12-meter electric, with an unladen […]