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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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De Lijn launches a fleet of CRRC e-midibuses in Mechelen

De Lijn will start emission-free public transport in the Belgian city of Mechelen in early November. Six electric midi buses by CRRC with a length of 8.5m will be deployed on city lines in the Maneblusser city. They represent a substantial improvement in public transport. The commissioning of the si…

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De Lijn launches a fleet of CRRC e-midibuses in Mechelen

De Lijn will start emission-free public transport in the Belgian city of Mechelen in early November. Six electric midi buses by CRRC with a length of 8.5m will be deployed on city lines in the Maneblusser city. They represent a substantial improvement in public transport. The commissioning of the si…

India, 120 electric buses will be tendered in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) is set to deploy a new fleet of 120 new electric buses, as reported on Hindustan Times quoting a government spokesman. He is mentioned as saying: “These buses, to be added in addition to the 100 already sanctioned, will soon hit the roads as th…

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De Lijn launches a fleet of CRRC e-midibuses in Mechelen

De Lijn will start emission-free public transport in the Belgian city of Mechelen in early November. Six electric midi buses by CRRC with a length of 8.5m will be deployed on city lines in the Maneblusser city. They represent a substantial improvement in public transport. The commissioning of the si…

India, 120 electric buses will be tendered in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) is set to deploy a new fleet of 120 new electric buses, as reported on Hindustan Times quoting a government spokesman. He is mentioned as saying: “These buses, to be added in addition to the 100 already sanctioned, will soon hit the roads as th…

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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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Infrastructure

Kempower released weak Q2 2024 (and half 2024) financial results

Finland-based chargers supplier Kempower reported weak second quarter results for the year 2024, with a decrease in terms of order intake, revenue, operative EBIT considering the first half of the year. Indeed, the Finnish company, which has recently inaugurated its brand-new factory in Durham, Nort…

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CNG & LNG

+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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