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After the first edition in 2019, the second in 2022, everything is set for the third round of Busworld Southeast Asia, to be held in Jakarta, Indonesia, in the International Expo halls, May 15-17, 2024. Indonesia’s bus&coach market is growing rapidly, driven by urbanization, infrastructure...

In 2023, IVU Traffic Technologies AG says it recorded the “most successful financial year in the company’s history”: revenue increased year-on-year by 8.2% to €122.5 million, gross profit by 11.7% to €101.1 million and operating profit (EBIT) by 6.1% to €15.8 million. German public...

ZF achieved its financial targets set for 2023. Against the backdrop of a highly volatile global economy, the company increased sales by 6.5 percent to 46.6 billion euros (2022: 43.8 billion euros). Adjusted EBIT is 2.4 billion euros (2022: 2.0 billion euros); adjusted EBIT margin is 5.1 percent (20...

Ballard Power Systems is planning a new “Gigafactory” in Texas for the production of fuel cell components and systems, that will be the result of an investment of 160 million dollars. The factory will be named Ballard Rockwall Giga 1 in Rockwall, Texas. It is to be built by 2027. Ballard, that has n...

Global Mobility Call will hold its 3rd edition from 19 to 21 November. With a combined conference and exhibition format, GMC offers the most advanced opportunities and solutions

Change at the helm in Heuliez Bus: Michele Abbondandolo is the new director of the Rorthais plant, where e-buses of the Iveco Bus range are built (E-Way and E-Way H2). He replaces (although the position is not the same), former CEO of Heuliez Bus Paul Quéveau.

The new Volvo 8900 Electric is an electric low-entry bus for city, intercity, and commuter operations. It is offered in both two- and three-axle configurations, with a capacity of up to 110 passengers. The driveline can be specified with one or two motors, giving a traction power of up to 400kW, or ...

Van Hool seeks protection from creditors to ensure business continuity, the company made public yesterday 19th March. It follows the announcement made on 11th March about the company’s decision to halt production of city buses and focus only on coaches (in Macedonia). Van Hool states it &#8220...

The brand new Volvo BZR electric bus platform was unveiled. It's set to join the already available BZL platform in the Swedish company's offering. The Volvo BZR platform, according to statements from the company (further technical information will follow), is designed to meet a diverse range of tran...

Global on-demand vehicle routing and management platform The Routing Company announced it has moved more than one million passengers since 2021, when its first deployment went live in Scotland. TRC tripled its deployments in 2023, growing from 10 to 32, and supported its customers in doubling riders...