Highlights from Mobility Move 2025: main news? Hyundai H2 bus and MCV 10-meter model. And more!

Mobility Move 2025 has kicked off on April 1st in Berlin, bringing together 1,500 participants and 100 exhibitors to explore the future of public transport. With a strong focus on autonomous driving, digitalisation, workforce challenges, and infrastructure, this year’s event is setting the stage for major transformations in mobility.

Credit pictures: Sustainable Bus

Among the highlights are the latest innovations from bus manufacturers (20 vehicles are showcased at Hotel Estrel), the growing role of hydrogen and electric technology, and shifts in market strategies.

Mobility Move main product news: Hyundai H2 bus

Arthur Bus is presenting (again) its 12-meter bus while undergoing a leadership transition, signaling an evolution in strategy and product positioning. Wisdom’s Sigma 7, now carrying its own brand instead of Mellor’s, is being distributed in the DACH region by Jebsen & Jessen. A facelifted version is already available, while a completely new platform is expected soon.

The same dealer is also representing Irizar e-mobility, which is showcasing its 18-meter ie bus. BYD is exhibiting its B12 platform featuring blade battery technology integrated in the chassis.

Hyundai’s 12-meter fuel cell bus is attracting attention for its ability to operate with both 350 and 700 bar hydrogen. It’s the main news at the expo. The vehicle, developed in collaboration with Slovenian manufacturer TAM, is being introduced in a three-year trial by Wiener Linien. Notably, it features Europe’s first 700-bar hydrogen storage technology.

Solaris is displaying the Urbino 12 Electric, integrating a modular drive system designed for operational flexibility. VDL is bringing its new-generation Citea in an 18-meter version, while Ebusco is presenting its 3.0 model. Dortmund-based minibus specialist Tremonia is again showcasing its City 75 Electric Minibus winner of the Minibus of the Year 2025.

MCV now has a 10-meter e-bus for Germany

Another product news is coming from MCV: now the 12-meter C127 EV for the German market is available also in a 10-meter version (main difference: one less pack of batteries – by Forsee Power – here standing at 385 kWh), showed in the opening picture.

Iveco Bus is showcasing the Crossway LE Elec in Class II. MAN has brought its Lion’s City E. Karsan is demonstrating the e-Atak, an autonomous mid-size electric bus aligning with the industry’s move toward SAE Level 4 automation. Otokar is introducing the new-generation e-Kent C, which incorporates adaptations for compliance with General Safety Regulation 2 (GSR2). Last but not least, Daimler Buses takes the opportunity of Mobility Move to showcase again the eCitaro K and present its eMobility Services.

VDV President Ingo Wortmann emphasized the pivotal role of public transport in shaping the future of mobility, stating: “Public transport is not a luxury; it is a central public service that depends on reliability, funding, and skilled labour. The transformation of road mobility is happening now, and we must navigate it together as an industry.”

One of the most pressing topics remains autonomous driving, with VDV advocating for a market-wide adoption of SAE Level 4 automation. The goal is to position Germany as a leader in automated vehicle deployment, addressing both operational efficiency and workforce shortages.