In Hamburg and Saarlouis Siemens has been contracted to supply and install twenty 150 kW SICHARGE UC charging points in each city. Both contracts involve a multi-year service/maintenance agreement.

BYD debuted two new electric buses for the European market. These new buses joined two established BYD models on the stand: the BYD eBus B19 and the BYD eBus B15.

A press statement from the EU Commission read: “The proposed amendment introduces a 100% zero-emission target for urban buses by 2035, while setting an intermediate target of 85% for this category by 2030. The Council agreed to exempt inter-urban buses from this target."

The deal includes the Proterra development centre for battery modules and packs in California and an assembly factory in South Carolina. Whilst details remain sparse at this point, the deal is expected to close in early 2024 and remains subject to the approval of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court.

Allison has partnered with Anadolu Isuzu to integrate this e-axle into its Novo Volt electric midi coach (7.3-metre), marking the first time the eGen Power 85S will be integrated into a midi coach of this kind.

Taking yet another major step into the electrification of its truck fleet, Karin Rådström, CEO of Mercedes-Benz Trucks, speaking at the launch of its heavy duty eActros 600 tractor unit announced that series production in Wörth, Germany was slated for Q4, 2024.

JBM Electric Vehicles unveiled two new e-buses designed for the European market. The company displayed its electric city bus (the Ecolife) and its luxury coach, Galaxy

Habas is a branch of a 67-year-old holding company that specialises in producing industrial gases. The holding company decided to invest in the automotive sector in 2021 and set up a bus-building arm of the corporation. The first port of call was establishing a factory in the Manisa Organised Industrial Zone, in Manisa, Turkey.

The Lithuanian group presented a 12-metre battery electric bus (seating up to 34) with a distinctive aesthetic and material design.

T&BB decided to have a closer look at the world’s 4th biggest tyre manufacturer as it looks to expand its global presence through fleet digitalisation, product range and aftermarket services in the context of the impending Euro VII regulation.

Ebusco is set to supply another twenty Ebusco 2.2 12-metre buses to Belgian transport operator Multiobus. The company also confirmed that the framework agreement signed last year with Deutsche Bahn will be extended until 2026.

ZF displayed this model variant at Busworld Europe in Brussels at the same time.