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German components supplier Technotrans stated it has achieved “a major order from a well-known European electric bus manufacturer for the series production of battery thermal management systems (BTMS) in the high single-digit million euro range”, therefore for a value close to 10 million...

European competition authorities have given approval for VDL’s takeover of Van Hool, Belgian newspaper De Tijd reports, quoting words from trustee Jeroen Pinoy: “Everything could be finalised by the end of this week. At least that is the target. There are still some points and commas to ...

Transdev-owned carrier Hermes presented its brand new generation of VDL Citea buses to the public on Monday, 27 May 2024, following an order that dates back to 2021. With the deployment of the first 32 of a total of 64 new generation Citea (the model was launched in September 2022), Hermes is now in...

Hamburger carrier VHH has just took delivery of 48 battery-electric buses by MAN, out of an order for 100 MAN e-buses (and 250 Daimler Buses-branded eCitaro) signed in March 2023. MAN Lion’s City E had already been purchased before that commission. 183 of around 750 buses are now emission-free...

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 ...

The European ‘Talent in Mobility’ Awards are now open for nominations, celebrating women and men who contribute significantly to public transport and sustainable mobility across Europe. Click HERE for the Nomination Form. These awards are designed to recognize individuals at various career stages wh...

Iveco Bus will provide three low-impact vehicles for the Metallica’s crew during the European leg of the M72 World Tour: two electric eDaily minibuses and an XTL-compatible EVADYS coach. The vehicles will feature a special livery designed by Iveco Group’s Centro Stile and inspired by the colours on ...

BYD has raised the curtain on a new EV double decker bus model customized for the UK market. The model, named BYD BD11, features Blade Battery modules integrated in the chassis (as the B12 presented at Busworld 2023). The bus, specially tailored for London, is set to enter service later this year. A...

Representatives of Solaris and MPK Łódź in Poland signed a contract for the lease of 63 buses with mild hybrid drive. The contract includes servicing and maintenance of the vehicles for a period of 10 years. Deliveries of the 12- and 18-meter low-emission buses are scheduled for the last quarter of ...

Everfuel A/S has opened its hydrogen refuelling station at the Frankfurt municipal bus company In-der-City-Bus’ (ICB) bus depot in Germany. The depot station is owned by the bus operator ICB and will service 23 zero emission fuel cell buses used for daily city and municipal public transportation. Bu...