The T&BB team attended UITP in Barcelona to bring you the latest news which included the debut of the first electric version of the 13m suburban Crossway intercity bus (Crossway Le Elec), and which was accompanied by a 9.5m electric urban midibus from the E-Way range. 

The company has attributed this to strong growth in the electromobility segment (e-bus) as well as its presence in new markets such as Australia and Turkey.

Nexyad’s main product, ‘SafetyNex’, monitors the driver in real-time and provides guidance and prompts which are intended to encourage “prudent” driving.

The CME Solutions report, confirmed 113 e-Atak registrations in Europe in 2022, growing its European electric midibus market share from 30% in 2021 to 40% in 2022.

The decision to bring the launch forward was motivated by increased demand and rapidly growing interest among Scandinavian operators, according to Volta Trucks.

The criteria for the award was fuel performance and engine efficiency in relation to CO2 emissions, as the magazine performed a range of tests comparing tractor units from the major global brands. 

Hendrickson claims that, compared to mechanical suspensions on the market, the elastomeric Ultimaax is up to 250 kilograms lighter.

Jorge Almeida is Continental’s new Head of Sustainability, having taken over from Claus Petschick, who has retired. In his new role, he will be responsible for the sustainability activities of the company’s global tyre operations, with a focus on climate change mitigation, low-emission transportation, the circular economy and sustainable supply chains.

Einride has ordered the XD Electric “in a wide range of specifications”, which the company says it will use for various customers.

Bluebus has signed a distribution agreement with Indcar, to sell its 6-metre electric buses in Spain and Italy, marking entry into these two markets.

The KKS-U Connector allows the driver to couple a semi-trailer via remote control from inside the cab, increasing safety and saving time. Jost says that this product is aimed at transport companies that often perform coupling processes and drive short distances.

The primary difference is a “sturdier” planetary gear, which Scania claims makes the G-CH gearboxes better suited to the heaviest applications (the “H” in the name stands for “heavy”).