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Bolloré is considering permanently discontinuing Bluebus electric bus production, while Blue Solutions is preparing a refocus of its fourth-generation solid-state battery strategy. Bolloré SE informed employees of the two projects on 8 September 2026, according to a press release issued by the Frenc...

AUMOVIO is expanding into charging infrastructure with a new VDO-branded portfolio combining AC and DC chargers with vehicle technology and digital fleet management, including applications for electric bus depots. The new solutions will make their debut at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover and are ...

WiTricity has completed a new research and development laboratory in Stuart, Florida, for wireless EV charging systems covering passenger, autonomous and heavy-duty vehicle applications. The facility follows WiTricity’s relocation to Stuart and expands its capacity for design engineering, prototypin...

Vector has introduced vSECC.InPlug, a communication controller board enabling distances of up to 100 metres between vehicles and central DC charging equipment in bus and truck depots. The new solution moves charging communication directly into the DC charging connector, while a second controller rem...

Masats will unveil new passenger access and accessibility solutions for urban buses and coaches at FIAA 2026 in Madrid, with artificial intelligence integrated into its latest door technology. The Spanish company will showcase again the new AIDA (Artificial Intelligence Door Access) system alongside...

Yutong has opened its first comprehensive service center in Europe in Stokke, Norway, while also presenting the new Yutong U18 BRT battery-electric articulated bus for the Norwegian and European markets. The Yutong Norway Service Center, located at Borgeskogen in Stokke, covers 38,941 square metres ...

Yutong has presented the BRT version of its U18 battery-electric articulated bus for Norway and other European markets, alongside the opening of the manufacturer’s first comprehensive European service center in Stokke, Norway. The new low-floor model is designed for BRT and high-capacity urban route...

First Bus has expanded Optimo Energy’s charging management technology from 34 to 172 charging outlets at its Caledonia depot in Glasgow following an initial trial announced in May 2026. The deployment covers Caledonia, one of the UK’s largest bus depots, and is designed to coordinate electric bus ch...

The City of Szczecin, Poland, has ordered 20 Solaris Urbino 18 electric articulated buses, with deliveries scheduled for 2027 and 2028. The contract, announces by Solaris, was signed by representatives of the city and Solaris Bus & Coach. The zero-emission buses will be operated by SPAK and base...