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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...

By December 31, 2025, 43% of CTM Cagliari’s fleet will be electric. Between now and the end of the year, the Sardinian operator will add 32 new e-buses, bringing its total battery-electric fleet to 151 vehicles out of 347 in operation. The next milestones are 80% electric by the end of 2026 and a fu...

Representatives of Solaris Bus & Coach and MZA Warsaw have signed a contract for the delivery of 79 electric buses. It’s Solaris itself to announce the new awarding. Under a new agreement, the manufacturer will supply 50 Urbino 18 electric articulated buses and 29 Urbino 12 electric buses ...