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Ankai buses will be sold on the European market under the Urbaneo brand, under the newly-established Tekauto company. Just a few days ahead of Busworld Europe, taking place in Brussels from October 4 to 9, there’s a “surprise” announcement involving a Chinese bus manufacturer, Ankai, part of Anhui J...

As part of its presence at Busworld 2025, Ventura Systems is presenting the Technology Lab: an interactive space where visitors can explore the latest product developments. Specialists will be available to explain innovations, guide demonstrations, and share previews of upcoming door system technolo...

Eighty years of history and the challenge of sustainable mobility. Rampini Carlo S.p.A., Italian well-known manufacturer of electric minibuses, marked its anniversary with a celebratory event at the company’s headquarters in Umbria, bringing together institutions, business leaders, trade unions, and...

At Busworld Europe 2025, VDL is preparing a double debut that goes beyond product news. With the launch of the third-generation Futura and the creation of VDL Bus Group, the Dutch industrial group is signaling a new chapter for its bus and coach activities. VDL Bus Group to debut at Busworld Europe ...

Spanish bodybuilder Castrosua is preparing to unveil its first battery-electric coach. The premiere will take place at Busworld Europe 2025, where the group will also display vehicles for the urban, commuter and long-distance markets – all in electric versions. At Busworld, the company is also going...

Four years ago, with insights from Claudius Jehle, CEO of volytica diagnostics GmbH, we launched “The Battery Cycle” series of articles, aiming to shedding light on the complexities of Li-Ion batteries.The series provided a huge amount of valuable insights for anyone involved in electric mobility.No...

Hispacold has announced the start of serial production of HVAC systems using natural refrigerant R290 for public transport vehicles. The development, according to the supplier, marks a first in the sector and aligns with the European F-Gas Regulation (EU 517/2014), which promotes the adoption of sus...

First Bus, in partnership with Norfolk County Council, will introduce 24 electric double-decker buses and upgrade depot infrastructure as part of a £13.8 million investment in zero-emission transport. The vehicles will operate in Great Yarmouth and Norwich by Autumn 2026. As of 2023, First Bus had c...

Scania announces the launch of a new powertrain platform, based on the Super truck engine, in internal combustion and plug-in hybrid configurations for buses and coaches. The new Scania Super powertrain is claimed as being “Scania’s most efficient, cost-effective and long-lasting yet”. I...

Busworld launches Busworld Plaza, a new digital marketplace dedicated to the bus and coach manufacturing industry. The platform is presented not as replacement for Busworld’s exhibitions, but a complement, created to keep the community of buyers and suppliers connected all year round. The upcoming B...