The 8.7-metre version of the ‘Sigma’ range of battery-electric buses was publicly presented for the first time since it was launched alongside the 9.4-metre Sigma in May.

Jema has been contracted by London bus operator, Go-Ahead, owned by Metrobus, to install ‘16 miles’ of opportunity charging on the London 358 bus line.

The 12-metre bus is a hydrogen-powered variant of the ‘e-ATA’ line of battery-electric buses, fitted with a 70-kW fuel cell providing a range of 500 kilometres.

The new-generation NMC lithium battery packs, which EvoBus produced in partnership with Akasol, contain cylindrical cells that provide 50% greater energy density.

Cummins used the IAA to reveal its new medium-duty hydrogen-fuelled internal combustion engine, which has been developed as part of the European H2-ICE project and Destination Zero Initiative.

Between 5-6 October, T&BB attended Busworld Southeast Asia 2022, which was held at the Jakarta International Expo venue in Jakarta, Indonesia. Vehicles from local manufacturers and Chinese firms were on show.

The new Crossway Low Entry Hybrid, available in XTL1 (X-To-Liquid) renewable fuel and Natural Gas versions, as Class I for city use and Class II for suburban, with deliveries expected in early 2023.

The Caetano UNVI C21 electric bus is a new low-floor 12-metre urban electric bus featuring an electric chassis (e.chassis) from Caetano capable of fitting a battery capacity of up to 420 kWh and UNVI’s steel structured single deck body meeting EC rollover regulation (R66).

The theme for next year’s conference is ‘Technology Convergence 2023 – Setting the wheels in motion – Reimagining the future of heavy vehicles, roads and freight,’ amalgamating productivity, safety and environmental sustainability in the heavy-duty industry.

At the AutoCar Expo, held in Lyon between 12 and 15 October, Safra launched its ‘H2-Pack’ fuel cell retrofit kit for coaches and released details of the first orders for its new ‘Hycity’ fuel-cell electric bus range. 

The bus tyre, 58% of which is made out of sustainable materials, was displayed as an illustration of Michelin’s commitment to replacing its current tyres with 100% sustainable ones by 2050.

The 12-metre bus is fitted with a diesel engine which Keyou has converted to run on hydrogen and a “mild-hybrid” transmission with energy recuperation capabilities.