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At the heart of Ikarus attendance at Busworld is the unveiling of the latest electric bus development, the Ikarus 80e midibus. This compact bus, with a length of 8.5 meters and two doors, boasts independent wheel suspension, accommodating 55 passengers or 18 seated. It features a motor power of 100k...

The Sustainable Bus Awards 2024 were handed over on October 6, 2023, amidst the glitz and glamour of the “Gala Night” at the Busworld Europe 2023 (Bruxelles Expo, 7-12 October). In the “Urban” category, the top accolade was bestowed upon the MAN Lion’s City 10 E. The MAN Lion’s City 10 E emerged as ...

Italian bus builder Rampini participates for the first time in its history in Busworld Europe in Brussels and shows its full portfolio of Zero Emission buses in a compact size. The highlight is the presentation of the new Hydrogen Range Extender midibus Hydron, that goes into production in 2024. Als...

Iveco Group and Hyundai Motor Company today (6th October) unveiled the first Iveco Bus E-Way H2 at Busworld 2023 in Brussels. This new hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric bus is another concrete result of the partnership the two companies announced in March 2022 and reflects their commitment to acce...

The new Scania battery-electric bus platform made its debut at Busworld on 6th October. With the introduction of low-entry 4×2 buses, the batteries offer energy storage capacity of up to 520 kWh and have been developed specifically for heavy commercial vehicles, enabling a range in optimal cond...

Daimler Buses believes that a halving of CO2 emissions from new buses in Europe is possible from 2030, compared to 2025, across all segments. To achieve this, a comprehensive supportive policy framework is necessary. The company made this announcement today at Busworld in Brussels, thus supporting E...

“Electric buses have greater range and run more smoothly using chassis systems without compressed”. This is the opinion of Hübner group, that is going to unveil at Busworld Europe in Brussels a hydropneumatic suspension and damping system for chassis without compressed air that provides ...

Cummins has taken over two Faurecia commercial vehicle manufacturing plants and their related activities, one in Columbus, Indiana (U.S.), and one in Roermond, Netherlands, for €199.2 million in order to ensure the long-term supply of aftertreatment components and assemblies. Faurecia is a global au...

UK-based bus manufacturer Mellor foresees 2023 turnover to exceed £85M, with Bus Division expected to achieve an output of 900 units in 2023. Such growth has been underpinned by a 40% workforce growth since 2019. Mellor is ready to unveil its 9-meter and 12-meter models at Busworld Europe. The impac...

The terrible incident that occurred in Mestre/Venice on the evening of Tuesday, October 3rd, has relaunched the debate on the challenges posed by electric vehicles in terms of fire risk. The electric bus, manufactured by the Chinese group Yutong (the largest bus manufacturer in the world as well as ...