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by Usha Praveen Masstrans Technologies, based in Pune, India, highlighted at Prawaas 4.0 Expo its dedication to advancing public transport and smart city solutions.  At the same expo Prawaas 4.0, Volvo – Eicher joint-venture VECV showcased 3 vehicles, including EV intercity coach, Tata Motors raised...

Around 5,900 electric buses are in operation in 41 cities in 12 Latin American countries, according to data highlighted in the E-Bus Radar, whose update was launched during South American trade expo LAT.BUS 2024 in early August. Launched in 2020, the initiative, backed by the Zero Emission Bus Rapid...

Authored and sponsored by JOST Articulated buses are a feature of many cities around the world. They are used on routes with high passenger numbers and are the only solution for cities without urban rail transport or with mountainous topography. The manufacturing of articulated buses is demanding du...

Iveco, Bluebus and Daimler Buses are so far leading the e-bus market 2024 in France. In the country, as already reported, electric bus registrations decreased 16% compared to the first half of 2023, vs a 45% increase in e-bus registrations in the continent. As reported by German trade media omnibus....

Optibus is expanding into real-time data with the acquisition of Datik, a transportation technology company based in Basque Country, Spain, and formerly owned by Irizar group. The move will see Datik collaborate with Optibus’ R&D and product teams on the development and launch of B2B and B2G Saa...

Unveiling of the EKA 9, the company's 9-meter electric city bus, has been among the key moment of Prawaas 4.0 event 2024 in Bangalore, India. EKA by Pinnacle Mobility Solutions is the latest initiative from the Pinnacle Industries group. Pinnacle Industries, a leading automotive seating, interiors, ...

JBM Auto has showcased its E12 Galaxy electric coach at Prawaas 4.0 2024 in Bangalore. The JBM E12 Galaxy features a length of 12,400 mm, a width of 2,590 mm, and a height of 3,724 mm. Its 6,350 mm wheelbase and 1,200 mm floor height contribute to a spacious and accessible interior. Built on a high-...

Ebusco‘s Supervisory Board has appointed Christian Schreyer as new CEO in the framework of the turnaround plan put in place by the company’s Executive Team. In this process, “it was concluded that the organisation should be led by a single CEO with a general management track record...

Ashok Leyland unveiled its GARUD 15M bus chassis at Prawaas 4.0, organized by Bus & Car Operators Confederation of India (BOCI). The commercial launch of GARUD 15M will be in Q4 FY25.  The GARUD 15M is India’s first front engine multi-axle bus chassis, setting a new standard in the industr...

by Usha Praveen Veera Vahana and Exponent Energy unveiled their latest collaboration at Prawaas 4.0, being held in Bangalore, India: the Veera Mahasamrat EV is an innovative intercity electric bus boating a remarkable 15-minute charging capability, promising to lower operating costs and enhance sust...