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US heavy-duty transit bus manufacturing supported around 34,100 jobs and contributed $5.1 billion to US GDP in 2025, while battery-electric buses accounted for around 20% of recent deliveries, according to Oxford Economics. The figures come from Buses Mean Business: The Economic Impact of US Heavy-D…

Traktionssysteme Austria (TSA) has extended its HD permanent-magnet motor platform with the HD.T3+, a 465 kW continuous-output unit developed for intercity coaches and heavy-duty transit bus applications.The new motor builds on the architecture of TSA's existing HD.T3, which is used for electric c…

The growing role of industrial partnerships and integrated mobility strategies in the zero-emission bus sector, and associated impacts in investments strategies and relationships with operators, will be explored during the next Sustainable Bus Tour 2026 conference, scheduled at FIAA in Madrid on 23 …

APTA TRANSform & EXPO will take place in Chicago from 4 to 7 October 2026, bringing together public transportation agencies, manufacturers, suppliers and industry stakeholders for the American Public Transportation Association’s flagship conference and exhibition. Registration is now open …

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CALSTART, the US-based nonprofit organization focused on clean transportation, has rebranded as Catalyst Mobility and will combine with transportation electrification nonprofit Forth at the beginning of 2027. The new Catalyst Mobility name takes effect on 14 September 2026, according to an announcem…

Houston METRO has ordered 100 New Flyer Xcelsior 40-foot CNG buses in a procurement valued at approximately $93 million. New Flyer of America, a subsidiary of NFI Group, announced the order on 17 September. The new compressed natural gas buses will replace vehicles that have reached the end of their…

Scania has launched Venture & New Business China, a dedicated platform focused initially on energy transition and autonomous transport through partnerships, customer collaborations and new ventures. The new Venture & New Business China (VNBC) organization will identify, develop and pilot bus…

The September 2026 issue of Sustainable Bus Magazine is out, with distribution scheduled at FIAA in Madrid and APTA TRANSform & EXPO in Chicago. The new edition combines market analysis, autonomous driving, fleet electrification and vehicle technology, with dedicated coverage of the U.S. zero-em…

ABB E-mobility and Elexon have entered a strategic partnership to provide integrated charging infrastructure services for logistics and commercial vehicle fleets in Germany and Austria. The two companies announced the collaboration at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover, with the joint offering cover…

This year, European Mobility Week brings an additional focus on intergenerational fairness – ensuring the decisions we make today create opportunities for people at every stage of life, while protecting the choices available to future generations. It is a timely focus, with the European Commission p…

FIAA 2026 will bring international journalists, passenger transport buyers and bus and coach operators to Madrid from 22 to 24 September. The International Bus and Coach Fair, organised by IFEMA MADRID, is preparing its 2026 edition with more than 110 exhibiting companies and international participa…

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Yutong has presented the BRT version of its U18 battery-electric articulated bus for Norway and other European markets, alongside the opening of the manufacturer’s first comprehensive European service center in Stokke, Norway. The new low-floor model is designed for BRT and high-capacity urban route…

The City of Szczecin, Poland, has ordered 20 Solaris Urbino 18 electric articulated buses, with deliveries scheduled for 2027 and 2028. The contract, announces by Solaris, was signed by representatives of the city and Solaris Bus & Coach. The zero-emission buses will be operated by SPAK and base…

Switch Mobility has secured an order from Sai Green Projects for 650 nine-metre electric buses to be deployed in Mumbai and Pune under India’s PM E-Drive Phase II programme. The new awarding was made public in late July. The buses will be supplied under the CESL PM E-Drive Phase II tender awarded to…

BlackBuck EV and Chalo have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the proposed deployment of up to 300 electric buses on urban and intercity routes in India. Under the agreement announced on 1 August 2026, BlackBuck Electric Vehicles India will manufacture, supply and maintain the vehicles, while…

Olectra Greentech says it has reached 4,000 electric buses deployed on Indian roads, with its 4,000th vehicle handed over as part of a 297-unit deployment for Himachal Road Transport Corporation. The milestone was announced by the Hyderabad-based manufacturer on 30 July 2026 during a flag-off ceremo…

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Italy’s Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has allocated €116.7 million to ATAC for the purchase of battery-electric and hydrogen buses and the development of a green hydrogen production and refuelling hub in Acilia, Rome. The largest share of the funding is allocated to hydrogen technology an…

A mobile hydrogen refuelling station has enabled Weser-Ems-Bus to place six fuel cell buses into regular passenger service in Lower Saxony while awaiting the completion of a permanent hydrogen refuelling facility. The buses were provided by Portuguese CaetanoBus. The deployment in Jever, in the East…

The Hydrogen Adige Valley has entered operation in Bolzano, combining renewable electricity generation, green hydrogen production and hydrogen refuelling infrastructure for public transport. The project, developed by public transport carrier SASA, the Autonomous Province of Bolzano and energy utiity…

By Usha Sandhya Uttar Pradesh Hon. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath flagged off 45 new electric buses and 3 hydrogen-powered buses of the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) and inaugurated the Noida Electric Bus Depot on 12 June 2026. The new fleet will serve Noida, Greater Noida,…

Irizar has presented the second generation of its fuel cell coach i6S Efficient H2 FCEV. The launch took place during the general assembly of SHYNE, the Spanish Hydrogen Network. The new vehicle, Irizar states, has completed the required type-approval process and is scheduled to enter passenger serv…

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The U.S. transit bus market is facing a challenging period, with budget and financing constraints, changes in the manufacturing landscape and the ongoing transition towards low- and zero-emission technologies. Against this backdrop, Sustainable Bus spoke with John Hroncich, Director, North American …

ChargePoint’s Director Bus & Transit Europe, Uwe Münch, discusses bus depot charging, software, AI, megawatt charging, DC architecture, and how operators can reduce CAPEX and OPEX: enjoy ChargePoint serves multiple customer segments, from passenger cars to buses and commercial fleets. How …

The 2026 FIFA World Cup put public transport systems across North America under unprecedented operational pressure, with agencies managing millions of additional passenger journeys in host cities. “A tournament like this is the hardest usability test our industry ever faces,” says Magnus…

Electric bus operating costs are falling, but purchase prices remain the main barrier to achieving full cost parity with diesel fleets, according to HEAG mobilo Managing Director Arne Rath. Speaking with Sustainable Bus at Mobility Move 2026 in Berlin, in March, Rath outlined the German operator’s e…

Solaris is positioning North America as a strategic growth market within CAF Group’s urban mobility activities, combining the Spanish group’s established rail presence in the United States with Solaris’ zero-emission bus portfolio.In this interview, Félix Fernández, CEO of CAF USA and President o…

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Alpitronic has introduced a new Depot Dispenser for electric bus and truck fleets, providing up to 400 kW per charging point as part of its distributed HYC1000 charging system. The Bolzano-based charging infrastructure manufacturer announced the new product on 10 September 2026 and will be showcased…

AUMOVIO is expanding into charging infrastructure with a new VDO-branded portfolio combining AC and DC chargers with vehicle technology and digital fleet management, including applications for electric bus depots. The new solutions will make their debut at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover and are …

WiTricity has completed a new research and development laboratory in Stuart, Florida, for wireless EV charging systems covering passenger, autonomous and heavy-duty vehicle applications. The facility follows WiTricity’s relocation to Stuart and expands its capacity for design engineering, prototypin…

Vector has introduced vSECC.InPlug, a communication controller board enabling distances of up to 100 metres between vehicles and central DC charging equipment in bus and truck depots. The new solution moves charging communication directly into the DC charging connector, while a second controller rem…

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Cummins and its division Accelera by Cummins have announced plans to expand battery manufacturing in Europe, with Advanced LFP battery production planned in Spain for commercial vehicle applications. The announcement was made at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hannover, where Cummins is presenting batter…

ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions reports more than €5 billion in awarded lifetime business so far in 2026 and an almost 90% win rate in customer acquisitions as it presents new driveline, braking, safety and software technologies at IAA Transportation 2026. ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) is us…

Battery aging is driven less by time and cycles than by stress. How temperature, SoC and charging behavior combine determines degradation speed—and small operational changes can dramatically improve longevity

CNG & LNG

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Scania will supply 27 biogas-powered buses to operator Nobina for regional public transport services operated on behalf of Skånetrafiken in southern Sweden. Transport operator Nobina has signed an agreement with Scania for the deployment of 27 new biogas buses that will enter service on routes manag…

Hexagon Agility will supply CNG fuel systems for 350 intercity buses ordered to TRATON Group brands Scania and MAN for deployment in France. The agreement covers the delivery of compressed natural gas fuel systems for buses intended to operate on biomethane across intercity and regional transport ne…

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Altamount Software has established Altamount Ignite, a new entity dedicated to integrating artificial intelligence functions into software used by public administrations, transport operators, utilities and critical infrastructure operators. The company, part of CHAPTERS Group AG, says the new unit w…

Autonomous buses and autonomous shuttles: the technology is (almost) ready, the regulatory frameworks not yet, the public not even. But the autonomous bus pilots are multiplying, and several manufacturers already announced autonomous bus fleets launch within a couple years from now. In the meanwhile…

First Bus has expanded Optimo Energy’s charging management technology from 34 to 172 charging outlets at its Caledonia depot in Glasgow following an initial trial announced in May 2026. The deployment covers Caledonia, one of the UK’s largest bus depots, and is designed to coordinate electric bus ch…

Syracuse University has selected ETA Transit Systems to modernise the technology platform supporting its campus transit fleet. Syracuse University is a private research university in Syracuse, New York. The ITS project covers a 23-vehicle fixed-route fleet and includes the installation of onboard fl…

ZF has introduced City Bus Assist, a new driver assistance system designed to automate bus stop approaches. Ahead of IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover, ZF presented the City Bus Assist, a proof-of-concept solution combining perception sensors, steering assistance and suspension control to support c…

Sustainable Bus Tour

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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 …

The transition to zero-emission mobility in Europe is entering a new phase as electrification expands beyond city buses into intercity and coach segments, bringing new operational and infrastructural requirements into focus. This shift will be addressed during the event “From city to intercity: the …

Alternative drive coach

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Bosch’s FCPM C190 fuel-cell system has entered passenger service testing in Madrid on an Irizar coach operated by Alsa. The trial represents the first customer project in the bus segment for Bosch’s new fuel cell system, according to the German supplier. The vehicle has already undergone testing and…

London-based operator Watts Way Travel is using the First Charge network (backed by First Bus) to support the expansion of its electric coach operations across the United Kingdom. The agreement provides the London-based operator with access to a network of electrified bus depots, enabling en-route c…

FlixBus has deployed a second battery-electric coach on its 315 km-long Lisbon–Porto route. FlixBus Portugal announced on 17 July the entry into service of a second battery-electric coach on the Lisbon–Porto corridor, almost two years after launching its first electric vehicle on the route (although…

Trolleybus and tramway

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Vancouver’s first next-generation trolleybus is undergoing network-wide testing ahead of its planned entry into passenger service in September 2026. The first Solaris-made 40-foot trolleybus of TransLink’s new fleet arrived in Metro Vancouver in June, following a phase of testing in the …

Municipal carrier AMT has introduced the first Solaris Trollino trolleybuses into passenger service in Genoa, marking the start of deployment of a 112-vehicle fleet. The first Solaris Trollino trolleybuses entered service in Genoa on 20 July, operating on AMT’s route 20 between Via Rimassa and…

The first two of 52 battery-powered trolleybuses ordered by Esslingen am Neckar were delivered by the Škoda Group on 17 July 2026, launching the renewal and expansion of the city’s trolleybus fleet. The full order, signed in early 2025, is due to be completed by the end of the year. The first …

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Spanish trade show FIAA 2026 will bring together more than 100 exhibitors with a strong focus on new electric buses, propulsion technologies and digital mobility solutions. From 22 to 24 September, IFEMA Madrid will host the 16th edition of FIAA, the International Bus and Coach Fair. According to or…

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