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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Nuvera and engines 2.0: between hydrogen and fuel cells
At this year’s F-cell+HFC event in Canada, Nuvera held a seminar that highlighted the use of fuel cells for port operations management. The role played by hydrogen and fuel cells in the transformation of the transport sector has been one of the main topics at several international meetings in ...
Buses: diesel or alternatives? For now, diesel wins
For long-distance buses, the evolution towards less polluting forms of traction calls into question a series of perspectives that are still not defined and with a timing not particularly close. Until beyond 2030, there is no possibility of replacing diesel on long-distance roads. That’s what t...
China cuts subsidies, city ebus market decreases
Below, a contribution from Interact Analysis, a market research firm focused on intelligent automation, with a specific department for truck, bus and off-highway electrification in China. Interact Analysis recently wrote about the following topic: “New Chinese Subsidy Policy Results in 130,000...
Volvo Penta brings electricity into the water with a ferry
Volvo Penta-powered electric ferry service gets into the ElectriCity transport ecosystem Starting from the Gothenburg’s ElectriCity project, an all-electric ferry service will join the City’s existing electric bus service. The electric marine propulsion system is provided by Volvo Penta, who joins t...
Fpt Industrial. Between axles and transmissions
Fpt Industrial also deals with axles and transmissions for trucks and buses It all started with the joint venture between Iveco and Rockwell that coincides with the beginning of the Iveco axles history. We are talking about the glorious seventies and we will have to wait until 1991 to see the birth ...
Solaris and the lightweight hybrid
The lightweight hybrid is 12 meters and less than 9 tonnes Here it is. The lightweight hybrid bus from Solaris, with an empty weight of less than 9 tonnes and 12 meters long. Its weight with passengers is around 15 tonnes. Urbino and Trollino change their look. Solaris has presented at the Czechbus ...
