The governor of the province of Mendoza has approved the importation of 18 electric buses from Chinese builders, BYD and Zhongtong, to provide passenger transportation services in the city.

Cummins do Brasil Ltda has announced it is already ready to meet the new Euro VI / Proconve P8 emission standards for diesel vehicles, which are scheduled to come into effect during 2022 and 2023.

Scania’s Brazilian subsidiary, Scania do Brasil Ltda, has joined forces with Sabesp, the state water and sewage company, to demonstrate the potential for using biogas in operating heavy vehicles.

Operator, Compañía de Transporte Saucinc SA, in March 2019 is to start transporting passengers using electric buses bought from the Chinese company, BYD Inc.

The first deliveries of electric buses to local customers have been completed by BYD production facilities in France and Hungary.