This is in line with a state mandate: “all new school bus purchases must be zero-emission by 2027, and by 2035, every bus on the road must be electric”.

Daimler Truck North America is leading a lawsuit against the California Air Resources Board as it seeks to block the state of California from enforcing emissions standards that were rendered null and void by the federal government in June.

The first half of 2025 saw electric bus sales in Brazil increase by 141% to 306 units compared with 127 units in the same period in 2024.

Bids for bus supply contracts were submitted in July

The British bus and coach market grew for a ninth consecutive quarter in Q2 2025, growing by 62.5% to 2,968 registrations, according to statistics published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

The six-month period was notably boosted by sales in June, which grew by 361.5% with 480 registrations.

Commercial vehicle sales grew by 17.2% to 8,580 units in the first half of this year, compared with 7,319 from January to June 2024.

Uruguayan CV market rose by 21.9% to 1,627 units in January to June 2025.

Reynolds is reportedly splitting his time between the main facility in Northern Ireland and the new retrofit location in Bicester.

The 5-day programme had representatives from across the Asia Pacific region.

He joins ZF from components manufacturer ADM Group, having served in various roles including plant head and company president.

Tsien brings more than four decades of experience in the automotive industry, primarily at General Motors, where he served as executive vice president and chief technology officer.