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Anadolu Isuzu will participate in the Busworld Europe trade show, to be held in Brussels, Belgium, Oct. 7-12, 2023, raising the curtain on the Novo VOLT, the latest addition to its electric vehicle range. The Turkish manufacturer will also present other models at the fair, including the 100 percent ...

GAMA, the newly-formed entity resulting from the merger of Gaussin and Macnica (whose joint venture has taken over Navya business in April 2023) is making its debut appearance at Busworld. At Busworld, GAMA will present its L4 technology as part of the EFIBA project (Emergence Filière Bus Autonomes)...

The Swedish carrier VR Kristianstad has signed a contract for the delivery of 23 Solaris e-buses. The order comprises 20 low-entry Urbino 15 electric buses (launched in 2020) and 3 low-floor Urbino 12 electric vehicles. These will be the first ever zero-emission Solaris buses in Kristianstad. Solari...

Four years later, MAN is back with a 10.5-meter urban bus and immediately aims for consistent figures. Derived from the Lion’s City 12 E, the MAN 10 E aims to conquer a large share of a market still almost to be discovered, until now reserved for Turkish and Chinese manufacturers and… for Iriz...

Zero Emission Drivetrain. This will be the innovation that Equipmake will launch at Busworld in Brussels, Oct. 7-12, 2023. The modular and scalable system can be applied to any bus and coach. With the electric motor, inverter and power electronics developed in-house by Equipmake, combined with the l...

Ekoenergetyka unveiled its groundbreaking “Plug&Charge” technology at this year’s Electric Mobility Congress. “Plug&Charge” technology eliminates the need for multiple apps, RFID cards or credit card payments, making EV charging as simple as plugging in and driv...

ITS company PSI Transcom, based in Berlin, is going to take part in the upcoming APTA Expo Orlando. The event, scheduled to take place on October 9-11, 2023, will be a platform for PSI to exhibit its innovative solutions aimed at revolutionizing electric bus operations for local public transport. Th...

by Stefano Alfano; photo credits: R.Costa Rome is renewing its tram fleet. Atac has awarded the tender for a framework agreement for the supply of 121 two-way trams worth over EUR 457 million, to be built by CAF, which has already helped renew Rome’s underground train fleet.  As pointed o...

The Routing Company has received a contract from Solano Transit Authority to deploy on-demand transit service. The contract includes a base of three years with two one-year options for extension, for a total of up to five years.  With this contract, STA becomes TRC’s fourth partnership in Calif...

Authored and sponsored by PowerUp As urban centers face mounting pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the electrification of bus fleets emerges as an increasingly efficient and sustainable urban planning initiative. Electric buses not only contribute to a diminished operational carbon footpr...