Heuliez Bus, the Rorthais-based citybus building subsidiary of Iveco Bus has designed and built the new 18m Iveco E-Way electric bus at Busworld.

Busworld Europe last month was host to the premiere of a new 7900 model articulated electric bus by Volvo Bus Corporation.

Electric bus builder, Ebusco NV won the Innovation award at Busworld for its new 3.0 city bus model, which features a carbon space-frame construction and composite panelling claimed to reduce weight by 33% to a minimal 8.0 tonnes.

Allison Transmission Inc announced at Busworld Europe in Brussels last month its range of propulsion systems has been expanded with the addition of an integrated electric portal axle system suitable for single and double deck city buses.

NEXT eMobility Solutions is the name of a new business unit, set up by Navistar Inc, to deliver customized electrification solutions in the truck and school bus markets in North America.

Temsa SA confirmed at Busworld Europe last month, it would be offering electric vehicles in each model segment across its entire range by 2025.

Hyundai Motor Company and Cummins Inc have signed a memorandum of understanding to evaluate jointly opportunities to develop and commercialize electric and fuel cell powertrains. 

Terberg Special Vehicles, through its Canadian distributor, Train Trailer, has delivered an electric Terberg YT202-EV yard tractor (shunt truck) to food and pharmacy logistics specialist, Loblaw Companies Ltd.

Battery and electric vehicle manufacturer, BYD North America Inc unveiled a new transit bus and a new coach at BusCon 2019, held last month

BYD Europe Ltd and Alexander Dennis Ltd jointly announced the companies’ electric vehicle partnership is to upgrade its BYD ADL Enviro200EV with ADL’s new electric bus heating system and optimised vehicle layouts. 

Volkswagen AG and Northvolt AB have created a 50/50 joint venture to build a factory for lithium-ion battery production.

Public transport company, Hamburger Hochbahn AG, plans to commence field-testing Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G articulated buses featuring fuel cell range extenders from 2021.