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A total of 105 18-metre electric buses built by Solaris are on their way to begin operations in Milan under ATM’s livery. By the end of 2026, all 105 will be in operation, strengthening the fleet of Milan’s public transport operator. The first are beginning operations in these days, ATM shared…

SONGZ has specialized in developing and manufacturing electric bus air conditioning systems since 2005. As of late 2024, it has completed over 276,000 applications across more than 30 countries worldwide, becoming the preferred thermal management supplier for nearly all Chinese bus manufacturers inc…

Authored and sponsored by BSPL. The company is exhibiting at Busworld Europe 2025, Hall 6, Stand 652b Temperature management is one of the key elements of modern electromobility. The efficiency of cooling and heating systems determines the safety, performance, and durability of electric vehicles. In…

Solaris has unveiled at Busworld the Urbino 10,5 electric, offering the maneuverability needed in dense city centers while accommodating up to 85 passengers – the best result in its class, as the manufacturer stresses. “This balance of agility and productivity makes the Urbino 10,5 electric a …

At Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels, TSA will present two standout motors from its ROAD-motors portfolio: the agile light-duty LD motor for compact and mid-size electric buses, and the heavy-duty motor HD.T3, designed to perform in the toughest city-center duty cycles. TSA’s Permanent Magnet Synchro…

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…

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45,427 visitors joined Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels (+12% compared to the 40,100 registered at Busworld 2023), representing 101 countries. Today the Busworld organization shared the data outcome of this year edition of the most important bus and coach exhibition worldwide. 559 exhibitors came 40…

Busworld Europe 2025 has just closed its doors in Brussels! In the weeks and months heading to the show, as previews about products to be on launch at the expo in Brussels in October 2025 were being announced, we began collecting an overview of the major releases visitors might expect from the large…

After more than 18 months of delays, the 30 Van Hool Exqui.City 24 Electric articulated buses for Paris’ Tzen 4 BRT line are finally set to enter service by the end of this year, as reported on Hungarian trade media Magyarsbusz (where also the picture is sourced). The fleet, originally scheduled for…

A few days after the close of Busworld Europe 2025, it’s time to look beyond the spotlights and the crowded stands. Trade fairs are mirrors of ambition as much as of reality, and Brussels offered both — innovation on stage, uncertainty behind the scenes. Here are a few reflections on what this year’…

Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) has temporarily halted its plans to procure double-decker electric buses due to recurring issues with existing electric buses, as reported on The Times of India. Issues include frequent breakdowns attributed to battery degradation and challenges po…

Ekoenergetyka and Swedish charging operator Gito have recently opened a brand-new charging station in Ängelholm. The latter is equipped with Ekoenergetyka’s cutting-edge high-power solution. For the new site, Ekoenergetyka has delivered two Axon Side DLBS power units combined with four SAT…

At Busworld Europe 2025, Castrosua and Yutong announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) in view of a potential strategic collaboration for the development, production, and marketing of 100% electric buses for the European market. It’s the first time that Yutong announces intent of join…

Times have changed, and the market is increasingly focused on electric mobility and environmental and social sustainability, undergoing an unprecedented shift towards passenger comfort. Consequently, the structure of buses is also changing: the transition fromendothermic engines to electric motors…

This content is authored by Masats and belongs to the series Busworld Spotlight, offering a dedicated space to companies presenting their vision, products, strategies and innovative solutions in the run-up to Busworld Europe 2025, from October 4–9 in Brussels, Belgium – and beyond.Masats is exhibiti…

Alfabus Europa looks forward to seeing you at Busworld Europe 2025, an opportunity to strengthen dialogue with the market, create new commercial partnerships with local authorities and public administrations, and share the latest developments in our range of electric vehicles designed specifically t…

This content, authored by Grayson Thermal Systems, belongs to the series Busworld Spotlight, offering a dedicated space to companies presenting their vision, products, strategies and innovative solutions in the run-up to Busworld Europe 2025, from October 4–9 in Brussels, Belgium – and beyond.Grayso…

Irizar Group has presenting two new latest generation electric buses from the Efficient range for the first time at Busworld Europe 2025. One is a new generation Irizar ie bus, and the other is a new Irizar i3 Normal Floor, both vehicles are 100% electric.

Ballard Power Systems launches its new-generation transit fuel cell module, the FCmove®-SC, at Busworld in Brussels. Designed for city transit duty, the FCmove®-SC builds on Ballard’s market-leading FCmove® family to deliver greater sustained power, simplified vehicle integration, improved in-servic…

Across Europe, road safety remains a top priority. According to the European Commission, buses are involved in thousands of accidents each year, resulting in hundreds of fatalities — many caused by blind spot collisions with vulnerable road users such as cyclists and pedestrians. To help prevent the…

At Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels, ZF is presenting its latest advancements in bus and coach technologies, focusing on efficiency, safety, and sustainability. The company highlighted a broad portfolio of decarbonization, automation, intelligent chassis, safety, and digital solutions, all aimed at …

Electric Bus

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In May of this year the public transport operator Astral, in Lazio region (Italy), issued a tender for the supply of 129 electric buses for local public transport services for urban and suburban missions in the municipalities of the region, excluding Rome. A single-lot tender worth €49 million, for …

Basler Verkehrs-Betriebe (BVB), managing public transport in the Swiss city of Basel, will introduce eleven Hess lighTram 25 OPP articulated electric buses on line 30 with the start of the 2027/2028 timetable. The route, connecting Basel SBB station with Baden railway station, is one of the busiest …

Fuel Cell

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Isuzu and Toyota will jointly develop a fuel cell bus, with production scheduled to start in FY2026 at J-Bus’s Utsunomiya plant. It’s Toyota sharing this information in a recent press note. The model will be based on the flat-floor battery-electric bus platform designed by Isuzu and manufactur…

Cologne’s regional transport company Regionalverkehr Köln (RVK) has entered the construction phase of its Green Mobility Centre in Bergisch Gladbach-Moitzfeld. Following the completion of access roads for construction vehicles earlier this year, earthworks and the building of a retaining wall …

CaetanoBus has delivered its first hydrogen-powered electric buses for a pilot in Finland, marking a step in the company’s expansion across Europe. The Portuguese company already has more than 215 electric hydrogen-powered buses sold in Europe, has supplied a fleet in Madrid earlier this year and is…

A total of 370 fuel cell buses were in operation in Europe as of 1 January 2023. But there are plans to get over 1,200 by 2025. In Europe 2021 has been a watershed year: with 158 registrations, that market grew of 236% in Europe. In 2022, on the other hand, registrations in the Old Continent [&…

When it comes to selecting the appropriate drivetrain for your bus fleet, it is important to consider the benefits and drawbacks each presents – and consequently which type of zero-emission technology will be the most efficient for passenger service requirements, duty cycle, refuel/recharge time, de…

Interviews

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When you think of public transport, you picture a bus, a tram, or a metro. When you think of Uber, you imagine a car-or at most, an app. These mental associations are understandable, but they’re also limiting. Public transport is evolving: transit agencies are increasingly integrating on-deman…

Profitability of public transport post-pandemic, the evolution of mobility demand patterns, global challenges such as driver retention, autonomous driving, and the energy transition: these are some of the topics discussed with Thierry Mallet, Chairman and CEO (since 2016) of the multinational Transd…

“Without significant financial incentives or legal mandates, there is little reason for customers to invest in electric vehicles in the intercity bus segment.” After reporting a decline in bus deliveries in early 2025, MAN Truck & Bus has nevertheless seen a sharp increase in incoming orders, hi…

After a few years without releasing major updates about its projects—while continuing deliveries, albeit at a more limited pace—CaetanoBus is now entering a new phase of industrial and product development. In 2024, the Portuguese manufacturer produced around 400 units and expects to exceed 500 by 20…

Electrification, infrastructure upgrades, and the introduction of autonomous driving are key challenges for public transport operators across Europe. BVG, Berlin’s transport company, is no exception. Resource constraints, evolving regulations, and the need for long-term planning are shaping the pace…

Infrastructure

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Siemens has introduced SICHARGE FLEX, a new generation of electric vehicle (EV) charging systems designed for the transition to high-power, flexible, and scalable charging. The system aims to combine modularity, high power density, and dynamic power distribution. The product was officially launched …

From 2026, Daimler Buses will install its own public charging stations for electric buses and coaches. The initiative targets high-traffic tourist destinations such as city bus parking lots and amusement parks, aiming to make electric vehicles viable on travel routes that extend beyond urban public …

Amphos, a UK-based specialist in smart energy and fleet electrification, has acquired Cleaner Group, a Independent Connection Provider (ICP) in the EV infrastructure sector. The move took place in late July and strengthens Amphos’ technical capacity and positions the company to accelerate the rollou…

Daimler Buses has secured a complete contract with Regionalbus Leipzig for the construction of a new electric bus depot at Zwenkau and the delivery of nine battery-electric Mercedes eCitaro solo buses, with operations scheduled to start by early 2027. And “an option has been placed for 17 addi…

Components

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At Busworld Europe Valeo unveiled for the first time its new electric compressor with integrated inverter, the EDC-120, designed for the electric bus segment. The launch confirmed Valeo’s strategy to extend its electrification expertise beyond passenger and light commercial vehicles into the heavy-d…

ABB Motion is showcasing its latest technologies for the public transport sector at Busworld Europe 2025. Among the highlights are the Traction Battery Pro Series, the AMXE250S traction motor, and the HES580 mobile inverter, developed to power the next generation of electric buses. Battery, motor an…

CNG & LNG

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In Italy, recent investments reflect a significant interest towards methane-powered buses as part of the country’s strategy to modernize its public transport fleet with low-emission options. With initiatives from both the national procurement body Consip and the Puglia Region, both released during t…

Bologna’s municipal public transport operator TPER has inaugurated its new LNG (liquefied natural gas), bioLNG and L-CNG (compressed natural gas derived from liquid methane) distribution station inside the company depot in via Ferrarese, Bologna. The plant, now operational, will guarantee the …

Egyptian bus OEM Geyushi announces advancements of a major diesel-to-CNG retrofitting project in Cairo and Alexandria: as many as 2,262 are involved in the conversion process. Such a project leverages on Egypt’s abundant natural gas resources and sees Geyushi working in partnership with the Ministry…

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Optibus announces it has introduced new capabilities to Optibus AI, that the company claims being the “first Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) suite purpose-built for public and private operators and agencies”. Optibus AI features a growing number of industry-specific AI agents …

Go-Ahead has launched a large-scale deployment of charge management software from BetterFleet, aiming to optimise the performance of one of the largest electric bus fleets in Europe. The implementation covers over 1,000 electric buses and chargers across 20 UK depots, with plans to expand the system…

KIRA pilot project in the Rhein-Main region is kicking off, with passengers to be transported according to Level 4 driverless capabilities. Initiated by Deutsche Bahn and Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund (RMV), the service operates in Langen and Egelsbach (Offenbach district) and is accessible to register…

In Burgdorf, within the Hannover Region, the autonomous bus project “albus” has entered its test phase. The trial involves the Karsan Autonomous e-Atak, an 8-metre electric bus equipped by Adastec for fully automated operation, within what Karsan claims being the first large-format auton…

CarMedialab is contributing to the digitalisation of electric bus operations in Paris and Barcelona through standardisation and charge management technology. In March 2025, Keolis Netherlands turned to CarMedialab as intelligent charge management system’s provider. The German company is involved in …

Alternative drive coach

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At Busworld Europe 2025, Higer marked a new step in its European strategy with the premiere of three electric coaches from the New V Series: the V12E, V12E Pro, and V13E. The three models, all developed with European standards in mind, are supported by Higer’s aftersales and service network on the c…

MAN Truck & Bus raised the curtain on the Lion’s Coach 14 E today in Brussels during Busworld. It’s the first fully electric coach from a major European manufacturer, first presented in May in Ankara but now visible in its definitive design. Building on the success of the Lion’s City E fam…

Scania unveiled its new high-floor battery-electric bus and coach platform at Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels. The platform enables fully electric high-floor buses and coaches for both urban and travel applications, providing operators with a scalable path to zero-emission transport. At Scania stan…

Trolleybus and tramway

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Budapest’s transport authority BKK has concluded its long-running tender for new trolleybuses, awarding the contract to Electrobus Europe Zrt., the distributor of Ikarus electric buses, in partnership with Chinese manufacturer Yutong. The joint venture has presented the most competitive bid, as know…

According to local media reports, the Greek Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport is preparing to retire the trolleybus network serving Athens and Piraeus after more than seven decades of continuous operation. The move includes not only the withdrawal of the remaining 130 trolleybuses but also th…

Polish manufacturer Solaris Bus & Coach has signed a contract to supply 73 articulated Trollino 18 trolleybuses to the Lithuanian capital Vilnius. The agreement forms part of a broader strategy to upgrade the city’s electric public transport system and support its long-term zero-emission mobilit…

Events

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Brussels is hosting the Busworld Europe Congress from 6–9 October, bringing together policymakers, operators, manufacturers, and innovators under one roof. The 2025 edition, held alongside Busworld Europe 2025 exhibition, emphasizes the intersection of policy, technology, and market trends shaping t…

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