In the first half of 2022, regional sales rose by 2.5% to 703,309 units, although the CV performance of the seven different markets in the region (excludes China) was either very positive or extremely negative.

The BYD-Castrosua 12-metre eBuses will be built on the BYD electric chassis and incorporate the Castrosua NELEC body.

Castertech adds to production capacity of metal components for axle systems in Schroeder, Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Argentina government looks to gas fuelled vehicles in the short term to reduce emissions and reduce dependency on imported oil.

The German manufacturer showcased the SCALAR EVO Touch tablet computer - allowing drivers to connect to the SCALAR fleet orchestration platform - and the latest CeTrax and ProAI products.

Two Hydroliners, assembled in Australia by Volgren from powertrain and chassis parts supplied by Wrightbus, will enter service in Brisbane, Queensland under French public transport provider Transdev.

With orders for more than 1,000 ebuses at 12m or 18m, MAN is to add a midibus to its electric low floor bus portfolio in 2023.

Representing an investment of BRL 11 million (USD2.15m), the new 3,500 square metre (m2) facility will substantially expand Jost Brasil's production capabilities and enable it to develop new components for buses, as well as parts for trucks and trailers.

Master has strengthened its position in the markets of South America with construction of a new semi-automatic warehouse and further investment in its S Camshaft brake production facility.

The partnership, bringing together ZF’s expertise in driveline component design and integration and FST’s fuel cell technology and battery knowhow, will produce complete fuel-cell electric drive systems for easy integration in a truck, bus or coach.

By the end of the decade, Scania aims to use only 100% “green” batteries, steel, aluminium and cast iron in its vehicle and components production in Europe.

Škoda customers will have the option to convert their diesel buses to electric, using pepper motion’s electric powertrain ‘etrofit’ kit specifically designed for buses.