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Solaris Urbino 18 hydrogen has been elected Bus of the Year 2025

The international Bus of the Year jury has awarded the title of Bus of the Year 2025 to the Solaris Urbino 18 hydrogen. This marks the second title for a Solaris vehicle and the first time in the competition’s history, which has been held since 1989, that a zero-emission hydrogen-powered vehicle has…

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India, EKA Mobility to deliver 250 e-buses in Nagpur

Indian EV manufacturer EKA Mobility (belonging to Pinnacle Mobility Solutions) has achieved a new order from the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), in Maharashtra state, for supplying 250 electric buses. The company unveiled its 9-meter e-bus model earlier this year at Prawaas 4.0 expo in Bangalore…

Provisional insolvency proceedings for Quantron

Augsburg-based zero-emission vehicle manufacturer Quantron has been in provisional insolvency proceedings since last week. The company has released an official note about it on 31st October. Quantron was initially seen as a rising star in alternative fuel trucks with goals to expand to North America…

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India, EKA Mobility to deliver 250 e-buses in Nagpur

Indian EV manufacturer EKA Mobility (belonging to Pinnacle Mobility Solutions) has achieved a new order from the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), in Maharashtra state, for supplying 250 electric buses. The company unveiled its 9-meter e-bus model earlier this year at Prawaas 4.0 expo in Bangalore…

Hungary, Volánbusz to deploy further 20 Ikarus electric buses

Hungarian operator Volánbusz is set to expand its fleet with 20 Ikarus 120e buses. Supported by the Ministry of Energy and the HUMDA Hungarian Mobility Development Agency, part of the Széchenyi University Group, the bus fleets will be deployed in Balatonfüred, Hajdúszoboszló, Keszthely, Komárom, Kom…

Irizar launches new i3 intercity e-bus model at FIAA

Irizar has launched the new i3 intercity e-bus model at FIAA in Madrid. On show there are: also a new generation Irizar i6S Efficient unit, an i6S Efficient Hydrogen, and an Irizar ie tram urban electric vehicle. The bodywork of the new electric Irizar i3 is available in an integral self-supporting …

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California, SamTrans procures 108 fuel cell buses from New Flyer

New Flyer received a new firm order for 108 zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell Xcelsior Charge FC 40-foot transit buses from San Mateo County Transit (SamTrans), marking the largest single fuel cell bus order in New Flyer’s history. The contract for 108 buses was added to New Flyer’s backlog in Q2 202…

Solaris Urbino 18 hydrogen has been elected Bus of the Year 2025

The international Bus of the Year jury has awarded the title of Bus of the Year 2025 to the Solaris Urbino 18 hydrogen. This marks the second title for a Solaris vehicle and the first time in the competition’s history, which has been held since 1989, that a zero-emission hydrogen-powered vehicle has…

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+2,000-units diesel-to-CNG retrofitting project in Egypt, by Geyushi

Egyptian bus OEM Geyushi announces advancements of a major diesel-to-CNG retrofitting project in Cairo and Alexandria: as many as 2,262 are involved in the conversion process. Such a project leverages on Egypt’s abundant natural gas resources and sees Geyushi working in partnership with the Ministry…

Solaris to provide 244 CNG buses (and 110 mild hybrids) in Roma

A few months ago Solaris won tender in Rome for delivery of 110 mild hybrid buses. In last days Solaris has won order for the delivery of 244 CNG buses for the ATAC carrier in Rome (out of a framework agreement for up to 322 vehicles). With the maximum use of options by the ordering party, both cont…

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JBM presented E12 Galaxy electric coach at Prawaas 4.0 

JBM Auto has showcased its E12 Galaxy electric coach at Prawaas 4.0 2024 in Bangalore. The JBM E12 Galaxy features a length of 12,400 mm, a width of 2,590 mm, and a height of 3,724 mm. Its 6,350 mm wheelbase and 1,200 mm floor height contribute to a spacious and accessible interior. Built on a high-…

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Otokar at FIAA with eCentro Autonomous and e-Territo (and more)

Otokar is participating in FIAA from October 22 to 25 in Madrid, Spain. During this four-day event, in collaboration with its Spanish distributor, Somauto, Otokar is showcasing its electric buses, including the Autonomous e-CENTRO, e-KENT, and e-TERRITO, along with its tourism coaches NAVIGO T and U…