Latest News and Updates in the Bus Industry

Volkswagen Truck & Bus has started testing an electric bus with ultra-fast battery charging

The prototype electric bus is equipped with an unusual lithium-ion battery with niobium added to the anode (NTO). This battery can be fully charged in just 10 minutes and has three times the service life of its counterparts.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 21, 2024, 1:38 p.m.
Scania Introduces Touring Model with Gas Powertrain

Scania is set to introduce a new gas-powered version of its Touring coach, featuring a 13-litre engine capable of using either liquefied or compressed natural gas. This model aims to deliver performance comparable to diesel engines but with lower operational costs and noise levels.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 6, 2024, 9:23 a.m.
BYD unveils electric double-decker bus for London

Chinese automaker BYD has introduced an innovative electric double-decker bus, designated as the BYD BD11, at the London Bus Museum. This unveiling signals a new direction for public transportation in the United Kingdom.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 24, 2024, 12:01 p.m.
The first 24 metre electric bus from the Van Hool - Kiepe Electric - Alstom consortium has been on road test

The Tzen 4 electric double-jointed bus is not only very long, but also features innovative ground charging that can be installed at stops along the route or at the depot.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 22, 2024, 11:12 a.m.
Volvo 8900 Electric intercity bus will be available in two body lengths and will be equipped with a 360 to 540 kWh battery

Volvo Buses introduced the 8900 Electric intercity bus, which will be available in selected European countries in 2025.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 21, 2024, 8:16 a.m.
Van Hool announces exit from electric bus business and faces uncertain future

Belgian bus manufacturer Van Hool no longer sees any chance of competing in the growing electric city bus segment.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 12, 2024, 6:19 p.m.
Saarbahn receives hydrogen buses from Northern Irish manufacturer Wrightbus

Wrightbus will deliver a total of 28 hydrogen buses of the "Kite Hydroliner" model to Saarbahn.

Evgenii Ushakov

Feb. 27, 2024, 3:44 p.m.
MAN opens battery repair centres in Europe

Two MAN battery repair centres are already in operation in Germany and Spain. Additional centres will be opened in 2024 and 2025.

Evgenii Ushakov

Feb. 23, 2024, 1:02 p.m.
Ten Iveco diesel-powered buses will be converted to run on hydrogen for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Toyota will supply hydrogen fuel cell modules to replace diesel engines in ten converted buses. These vehicles will transport more than 5,000 visitors during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 19, 2023, 8:45 p.m.
Iveco E-Way H2 is a 12-meter low-floor city bus capable for both hydrogen refueling and plug-in battery charging

Iveco and Hyundai Motor have unveiled the first Iveco E-Way H2 bus at the Busworld 2023 exhibition in Brussels, Belgium.

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 9, 2023, 2:43 p.m.
Scania unveils new platform for electric buses with over 500 km range

Scania's new battery-electric bus platform makes its debut at Busworld in Brussels. As a first step, it will be used for 4x2 low-entry buses that will achieve ranges of more than 500 kilometers "under optimal conditions".

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 9, 2023, 11:19 a.m.
Wild-looking Aurrigo Auto-Shuttle autonomous bus now being tested in Czech Republic and UK

Aurrigo, a U.K.-based company, has introduced its Auto-Shuttle as the chosen autonomous vehicle for the Living Lab for Autonomous Electric Vehicles program. This project is set to evaluate the viability of autonomous public transportation across Europe.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 20, 2023, 3:56 p.m.
Barcelona gets 36 hydrogen buses worth 23 million euros

Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB) has awarded Solaris the contract to supply the city with 36 hydrogen fuel cell buses for $23 million. These buses will be used in the city's public transport system.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 19, 2023, 4:36 p.m.