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    Mercedes-Benz eCitaro Fuel Cell Is ‘Bus of the Year’ & ‘Ecological Bus Of The Year’
    Posted On: February 28, 2024
    The Mercedes-Benz eCitaro fuel cell with hydrogen-based fuel cell range extender has won two awards in the national competition organized by the Spanish editorial group EDITEC. ...
    Iveco Bus Signs A Major Agreement For Electric Buses In Italy
    Posted On: January 11, 2023
    Iveco Group will supply as many as 150 E-Way full electric city buses to FS Italiane Group’s Busitalia company, which operates local public transport services. ...
    76 Electric Man Buses Headed For Norway
    Posted On: December 20, 2022
    "We are very pleased about our first e-bus order from Norway, which fits seamlessly into a series of orders from Scandinavia—a great success!" says Rudi Kuchta, head of Business Unit Bus at Man Truck & Bus. ...
    45 Man Lion’s City 12 E eBuses To Operate In Copenhagen
    Posted On: December 16, 2022
    "We are naturally delighted that our Man Lion's City E was chosen and that the issue of environmental protection is becoming increasingly important in public transport,” says Rudi Kuchta of Man Truck & Bus. ...
    Man Lion’s Intercity LE Now Available In City Version With Man EfficientHybrid
    Posted On: November 1, 2022
    The City version will be offered in three lengths ranging from 12.44 to 14.46 metres and can carry as many as 107 passengers depending on configuration. ...
    Iveco Bus Crossway Range Wins 3rd Sustainable Bus Of The Year Award For The Crossway LE Hybrid CNG
    Posted On: October 14, 2022
    The biomethane-compatible Crossway Low Entry Hybrid Natural Gas bus is designed to offer an alternative for regions, counties, and cities looking for transportation solutions that work with energy transition projects. ...
    Man Truck & Bus Lion's City E Electric Bus, eTGE Combi Electric Minibus Ferry FC Bayern Team Cleanly & Quietly
    Posted On: July 21, 2022
    The club has extended its long-running partnership with Man until 2024, and rides Man vehicles to and from its matches. ...
    Man & Partners Announce Success Of @City Project’s Self-Driving Public Transport Initiative
    Posted On: July 8, 2022
    "Automated driving is an important component in making urban mobility fit for the future," says Man Truck & Bus @City Project Manager, Walter Schwertberger. ...
    MAN Truck & Bus Announces Plan To Offer eBus Chassis Globally
    Posted On: June 16, 2022
    Demand for electric buses, which offer zero emissions and reduce the number of vehicles on the road, is expected to rise and make up over 80% of the global market by 2040. ...
    IVECO & IVECO BUS Among Organisations Testing Inductive Recharging For Electric Vehicles
    Posted On: June 13, 2022
    “Induction charging technology also has exciting potential for commercial vehicles and could become an effective infrastructure platform for all e-mobility systems, not just purely electric vehicles,” says Iveco Group's Domenico Nucera. ...
    MAN Electric Buses Offer Emission-Free Urban Transport
    Posted On: April 11, 2022
    Since introducing the battery-powered Lion’s City E bus in 2020, MAN Truck & Bus has taken over 700 orders for the 12-metre solo and 18-m articulated models. ...
    MAN Electric Bus Hits 550 Kilometres On Single Charge
    Posted On: June 1, 2021
    The trial shows that battery-electric buses can now replace internal combustion vehicles at a 1:1 ratio, which is an important factor in moving away from fossil fuel-powered transport options. ...
    Scania’s Fencer F1 Heralds All-New Range Of Buses Designed For Sustainability
    Posted On: May 26, 2021
    The first model in Scania’s all-new Fencer bus range a completely built-up, single-deck coach designed for performance and fuel economy in city, interurban, or rural roles. ...
    Scania Unveils Serious Upgrade For Its Bus & Coach Driver Areas
    Posted On: December 17, 2020
    The truck and bus manufacturer has developed a more comfortable, functional, and high-visibility operator’s station. ...
    Vy Buss & The City Of Östersund In Sweden To Add 10 New Scania Citywide LF Electric Buses Over The Next Two Years
    Posted On: November 9, 2020
    The move comes as part of the city’s ongoing transition away from fossil fuels, which it aims to complete by 2030. ...
    Leeds-Based Coach Hire Company’s Fleet Grows By One Scania Interlink HD Bus
    Posted On: October 8, 2020
    The 53-seat bus has a Scania Interlink HD body on a K 410 EB 4x2 chassis with an independent front suspension. ...
    Cummins Presents Underfloor Battery For Electric European Buses At Busworld Show
    Posted On: March 10, 2020
    The new battery is one of a number of products the company had on display at the show, which took place last week in Istanbul. ...
    Scania To Help Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, Develop More Sustainable Public Transport System With 450 Buses, Infrastructure Upgrades & Biofuel Research
    Posted On: December 13, 2019
    The new bus fleet consists of 400 13-metre low-entry buses as well as 50 18-metre articulated buses powered by compressed natural gas. ...
    Scania Announces The Next Generation Of Citywide City & Suburban Buses
    Posted On: October 29, 2019
    The new, more efficient buses have roomier, brighter, more comfortable interiors to help convince more people to use public transport. ...
    Scania Introduces New 10.9-Metre Touring HD Coach With Maximum Capacity Of 45 Seats
    Posted On: October 11, 2019
    Based on Scania’s 9-litre, 360-horseopwer chassis, the new coach comes in two configurations and provides improved fuel efficiency. ...
    IVECO BUS Produces 40,000th Crossway Bus, Delivers To Arriva In The Czech Republic
    Posted On: September 4, 2019
    The milestone bus was built in IVECO’s Vysoké Mýto manufacturing plant, which is more than 120 years old and employs more than 5,000 workers including subcontractors. ...
    MAN Displays Trucks, Vans, Buses & Digital Solutions At IAA 2018
    Posted On: September 27, 2018
    MAN Truck & Bus will focus on new vehicles and digital solutions at IAA Commercial Vehicles 2018, running from 20-27 September in Hannover, Germany. ...
    Westbus Puts Two IVECO Daily Midicoaches With Turas Bodies Into Operation
    Posted On: August 16, 2018
    Westbus, which has operated from its London headquarters for more than 30 years, recently purchased two IVECO Daily Hi-Matic Euro 6 luxury midicoaches. ...
    ReadyBus Limited Buys Five Scania Coaches, Including Interlink HD & Touring HD Models
    Posted On: August 7, 2018
    Slough-based ReadyBus Limited has purchased four new 12.8-metre Scania Interlink HD coaches and one 12.1 Scania Touring HD coach for use throughout Europe. ...
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    DAF Launches Interactive Route Simulator For Electric Trucks
    Posted 29/04/2026
    DAF Trucks is launching an interactive route simulator that provides transport operators with insight into real-world deployability of electric DAF trucks in their specific daily operations. ...
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    5-Star Performance! Scania P-Cab Duo Receive Euro NCAP's Top Rating
    Posted 22/04/2026
    Joining Scania's L-cab 6x2 refuse truck, which received Euro NCAP's top rating in 2026, are a pair of P-cab trucks in 4x2 distribution and 6x2 utility forms. ...
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    2026 Truck Shows Across Ireland & The UK
    Posted 21/04/2026
    There is a rich history of trade shows, conferences, expos, and other truck and trailer industry events taking place each year throughout Ireland and the UK, and 2026 is no different. ...
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    New DAF Used Trucks Center Opens In Warsaw
    Posted 14/04/2026
    The new centre responds to the growing demand for young pre-owned DAF vehicles in Central and Eastern Europe and strengthens DAF Trucks’ European Used Truck Network. ...
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    Volvo Launches New Electric Trucks—With Ranges Up To 700 Kilometres
    Posted 14/04/2026
    Volvo Trucks has set a new benchmark for heavy-duty trucks with the launch of its latest electric models with improved performance, flexibility, and ranges up to 700 kilometres. ...
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    Maia Waste Stays With Volvo For Build Quality, Reliability
    Posted 03/04/2026
    Wakefield-based skip hire and waste management provider Maia Waste selected a new Volvo FH Aero 8x4 rigid with hookloader bodywork for its fleet for build quality, driving performance, and reliability. ...
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    Relay Technical Transport Returns To Don-Bur For Specialist Equipment Trailers
    Posted 19/03/2026
    Don-Bur has supplied a batch of specialist box van trailers to Relay Technical Transport, designed for the safe distribution of photocopiers and other sensitive office equipment. ...
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    Iveco Unveils The 1st Road-Ready eDaily With Integrated Dynamic & Static Wireless Charging
    Posted 04/03/2026
    A new step toward the future of mobility is taking shape along the A35 Brebemi with the eDaily taking center stage as the first road-ready vehicle equipped for integrated wireless charging. ...
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    Manoeuvrability & Payload Capacity Sells PW Tanking Services On Volvo FM
    Posted 25/02/2026
    PW Tanking Services specified its Volvo FM 6x2 rigid vacuum truck with a hydraulically steered tag axle and a VBG drawbar coupling that lets the firm’s drivers pull a tanker trailer and maximise each route. ...
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    DAF XF Electric Awarded ‘Eco-Friendly Truck Of The Year’
    Posted 13/02/2026
    The DAF XF Electric has been awarded ‘2026 Eco-Friendly Truck of the Year’ by a Spanish jury, in recognition of the vehicle’s strong focus on sustainability, advanced technology, and excellent overall performance. ...
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