A new issue of Sustainable Bus Magazine – fourth and latest for 2024 – is here! This edition dives (again) into pivotal updates across the zero-emission landscape, with a special focus on Europe’s public transport transformation.

Cover story? Test driving the Yutong U18. Highlights? Developments of public transport market in UK. Technical spotlights? Irizar i6S Hydrogen, Mercedes eCitaro K, MAN Lion’s City Elec LE, fuel cell buses face to face.

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The magazine is ready for being distributed at Euro Bus Expo in Birmingham, IBE in Rimini, Global Mobility Call in Madrid.

Previous issue was out in September, next one is planned for February 2025.

Sustainable Bus magazine, focus on UK and hydrogen

Inside, you’ll find a comprehensive look at hydrogen power’s emerging role, featuring Irizar’s innovative i6S Efficient Hydrogen coach—marking a European-first for hydrogen-powered coaches. In the magazine you’ll also find a comparative analysis highlighting fuel cell bus models from CaetanoBus, Iveco Bus, Karsan, Solaris.

This issue also focuses on advancements on MAN’s expanded role in the suburban e-bus market with the Lion’s City 12 E and Daimler Buses latest product launch: the eCitaro K showcased at IAA 2024.

As the cover suggests, we have been testing a brand new Yutong U18 articulated bus. And wrote about our impressions!

Two reports dedicated to the UK market are part of the magazine’s offer: an interview with Zemo Partnership’s Tim Griffen and an analysis of the new UK budget and its potential impact on the bus industry.

As always, the magazine concludes with a comprehensive portfolio of all zero-emission buses available on the European market today.

Highlights

Ultrafabrics textiles aim at transforming bus and coach interiors

For over 25 years, Ultrafabrics has redefined performance textiles, blending luxury, durability, and sustainability to create an innovative alternative to PVC and vinyl. Trusted by top brands like Jaguar Land Rover, McLaren, MAN, and even taking off into space with Virgin Galactic, Ultrafabrics is i...

BMZ Group and CALB: a partnership for Europe’s sustainable future

Forecasts by STRAT ANTICIPATION (“Risk assessment and success factors for mobility electrification”) indicate that in 2035, China will still have the highest demand for electric vehicle batteries, although its market share will decrease. At the same time, Europe is expected to double its demand for ...

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