Interviews

Indian bus maker startup Urban Sphere, based in Bangalore, is targeting the e-bus market with an offer made of BEV vehicles from 6 to 9 meter long. The company says having "prototypes ready for approval" and most of the production is carried on in India. South-east Asia and Africa are among the main...

Yutong’s performance in 2023 showcased a growing market presence, registering over 36,000 units worldwide and more than 700 units in Europe, with a strong emphasis on electric buses. The company has high expectations for the Italian market, aiming for over 50 BEV bus registrations in 2024 and ...

The rise of electric buses, the intricacies of supply chain management, and the competitive landscape of the e-mobility market are just a few of the critical issues shaping the future of transportation. We delve into these matters with insights from Christophe Gurtner, CEO of Forsee Power, who offe...

Seven e-buses in operation as of today, 10 more coming in 2025 (Mercedes eCitaro) and 40 more set for tendering in 2024 (and operational by 2026). The electrification’s offensive of SWB Bonn is on its way, with the goal of phasing out all diesel city buses by 2035. But concerns and inputs by t...

The launch of the BEV version of the Lion’s Coach in 2025, the readiness of the market for such innovations, the necessity of subsidies and infrastructure for the success of BEVs in the long-distance segment, the importance of political frameworks, and the impact on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Fa...

Market conditions in 2023, expectations for 2024, rising demand for electric buses, challenges in zero-emission bus deployment, competition with Chinese industry players: these were just a few key topics discussed by Tugrul Arikan, Managing Director of Anadolu Isuzu, in this interview. It follows a ...