ABB launches motor and inverter for electric buses
ABB announced the launch of an innovative new package, consisting of AMXE250 motor and HES580 inverter, tailored for electric buses.
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BYD BD11 launched: a new double decker EV bus for the UK market
BYD has raised the curtain on a new EV double decker bus model customized for the UK market. The model, named BYD BD11, features Blade Battery modules integrated in the chassis (as the B12 presented at Busworld 2023). The bus, specially tailored for London, is set to enter service later this year.
[Interact Analysis] The dynamic market landscape of new energy commercial vehicles in China
According to Interact Analysis’ latest update to its China New Energy Bus and Truck Market Tracker, in 2023 over 220 OEM’s sold new energy buses and trucks with the top 10 OEM’s accounting for around 72.1% of total units sold. Geely maintained its position as the market leader in China followed by C...
European Council proposes moving the end of diesel/CNG city bus sales in Europe to 2035
European Council has reached an agreement on a proposal to update and strengthen the regulation on CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles. The proposed amendment “introduces a 100% zero-emission target for urban buses by 2035, while setting an intermediate target of 85% for this category by ...
Cummins: first natural gas engine produced in Darlington plant
Cummins Darlington Engine Plant has celebrated the production of its first L9N engine, the first natural gas engine produced at the UK plant in its 58-year history. The 8.9 litre can operate on compressed or liquified natural gas as well as renewable natural gas, which significantly reduces well-to-...
[Interact Analysis] Registration of new energy buses and trucks in China suffers first decline
According to a new insight by Yvonne Zhang, Research Associate at Interact Analysis, following a record high number of new energy commercial vehicle registrations in China, the number of units slumped for the first time in January 2023. This is the first year on year decline since February 2021.
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Diesel of the Year 2025: dawn of the Hyundai DX05 & DX08
The Korean star is also reflected in the Diesel of the Year. South Korea is in the empire of industrial powers, cinema in the author anthology, K-pop in the playlist of teenagers. The 2025 edition is about Hyundai Infracore DX, 4- and 6-cylinder modular (BxS 110x132 mm), which have what it takes to ...
Alternative Engine Award: FPT under the sign of multi-fuel
An award that seems tailor-made for the XC13 by FPT Industrial. It is the Alternative Engine Award. The 13-litre has always been the star of the Cursor family and in the new X version it has been applied since its birth to IVECO trucks and, in the hydrogen version, has been on the ski slopes for thr...
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Acea: 68.8% of new buses are diesel-powered in 2021
According to Acea, overall in 2021, 68.8% of all new buses registered in the European Union ran on diesel. Electrically-chargeable buses posted strong growth, resulting in their market share increasing from 6.1% in 2020 to 10.6% last year.
Interact Analysis: hybrid and electric truck and bus market
In this article, Jamie Fox from Interact Analysis provides insight into some early findings of new research into the hybrid and electric truck and bus market. Among the topics, total cost of ownership, the future of electrification of heavy-duty trucks, and a view on the market.
Hydrogen buses: the time is now?
Technology in public transport has become a breeding ground for electrification. Will this also be the case for hydrogen?
According to Interact Analysis, fuel cell system prices for bus and trucks will drop by 77 percent in 10 years
Interact Analysis has recently released a report, according to which fuel cell system prices are expected to drop by 77 percent in the next 10 years. The market research is outlined in the report called Electrified Truck and Bus Powertrain Pricing and Architecture (here the link to the full document...
Cummins L Series engines to power 4,500 double deck buses in Hong Kong
Cummins L Series engines at work in Hong Kong are now more than ever. In fact, the arrival of new ADL Enviro500 three-axle double decker buses to the Hong Kong franchised fleets during 2020 has taken the Cummins L Series engine population up to an in-service record high of 4,500 buses in the territo...
Red Dot Award for the Torsus Praetorian off-road bus
The Torsus Praetorian off-road bus has been awarded a Red Dot Award in the Product Design 2020 category, for its outstanding design quality. The Torsus Praetorian is the world’s first heavy duty 4×4 off-road bus. Designed to transport personnel and equipment safely across the world’s harshest e...
A growing trend for electric bus market in Europe
In 2019, the European electric bus market set a new record tripling the figures of 2018. Nearly 12 per cent of city buses registered in 2019 were battery-electric. But things are going to get even deeper, very soon: Interact Analysis forecasts that «approximately 40% of new city buses registered in ...
ZF at Busworld: solutions for smart mobility
Smart mobility: from e-bikes to articulated buses, ZF is committed. The German company supports the switch to low-emission, safe, and smart public transport with a diverse range of electric drives for all vehicle segments, plus sensors and control boxes for autonomous transport systems. As pa...
Cummins at Busworld Europe with its battery system
Cummins decided to reveal its Next Generation Battery Electric System, including its new low-profile battery, for the first time at the Busworld Europe 2019, as a demonstration of the advances that the company is making in powertrain technology for the European bus market. The event will take place ...
ABB and ASSURED: charging infrastructures standardization
ABB is part of ASSURED consortium, that has developed a new strategy that will bring public transport market another step forward in the standardization of ebus charging infrastructure. Next steps are occurring since the last quarter of 2019. The four-year project, funded by the European Union under...
