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FIAA 2026 on track to be the largest ever, with 30+ new exhibitors and 50% growth in international presence

FIAA 2026 is shaping up to be the largest edition of Madrid’s show to date, with participation figures already exceeding those of previous events. The event, organised by Ifema Madrid, will take place from 22 to 24 September 2026 at the Madrid exhibition centre and has already secured the presence of many of the sector’s … Continue reading “FIAA 2026 on track to be the largest ever, with 30+ new exhibitors and 50% growth in international presence”

CharterUP partners with Holon to integrate autonomous shuttles into group transportation networks in North America

CharterUP and Holon have announced a partnership to integrate Level 4 autonomous shuttles into existing group and shuttle transportation networks across North America. The agreement positions CharterUP as a strategic group mobility partner for Holon within defined deployment scenarios, combining Holon’s integrated autonomous mobility ecosystem with CharterUP’s AI-enabled enterprise transportation platform and nationwide operational network. … Continue reading “CharterUP partners with Holon to integrate autonomous shuttles into group transportation networks in North America”

Evolution: the practical path to autonomous buses

It’s tempting to frame autonomous driving as a single leap. In public transport, adoption tends to be incremental – because the system is built for reliability, and new capabilities have to fit into daily operations without disrupting service. That is why a practical strategy is evolution, not revolution: introduce autonomy in a defined domain, learn safely in … Continue reading “Evolution: the practical path to autonomous buses”

Kaunas becomes second Lithuanian city operating Irizar ie electric buses

Irizar e-mobility has presented ten new Irizar ie electric buses in Kaunas, Lithuania, with the vehicles set to enter service in the coming weeks. The vehicles supplied to Kaunas belong to the Irizar ie platform, recently acknowledged with Spain’s 2026 Bus of the Year award and launched in an updated version at Busworld Europe 2025. … Continue reading “Kaunas becomes second Lithuanian city operating Irizar ie electric buses”

Warsaw MZA exercises option for further 79 Solaris electric buses, total to reach 158 by 2027

There is a winner, and it is BYD. On April 4, 2025, news emerged about the tender issued by the Municipality of Taranto for six 12-metre electric buses, including three charging points, intended for Kyma Mobilità. Now, ten months later, the Municipality of Taranto has published the official award de… Source link by Sustainable Bus … Continue reading “Warsaw MZA exercises option for further 79 Solaris electric buses, total to reach 158 by 2027”

Phoenix Contact introduces CCS charging inlet with integrated controller for heavy-duty vehicles

Phoenix Contact has developed a CCS vehicle charging inlet that integrates the charging controller directly into the inlet assembly for commercial electric vehicles. It’s named CHARX connect advanced, and it aims at consolidating charging communication and control functions within the vehicle-side inlet, a configuration aimed at reducing the number of separate charging-related devices installed on … Continue reading “Phoenix Contact introduces CCS charging inlet with integrated controller for heavy-duty vehicles”

Seattle, King County Metro rolls out Gillig electric buses

King County Metro has begun deploying Gillig electric buses in south King County, marking the first entry into service of this new battery-electric fleet with updated operator safety partitions. The launch was announced by King County Metro during an event attended by King County Executive Girmay Zahilay on 2nd February. Gillig is set tu supply … Continue reading “Seattle, King County Metro rolls out Gillig electric buses”

22 Yutong trolleybuses enter operations in Bucharest, Romania

Bucharest City Hall has announced the delivery of 22 new trolleybuses equipped with batteries, continuing the modernization of the public transport fleet operated by STB. According to Romania Insider, the vehicles will enter passenger service this spring on Line 86 after completing testing and acceptance procedures. Bucharest has awarded in the bast a 100-units e-bus … Continue reading “22 Yutong trolleybuses enter operations in Bucharest, Romania”

22 Yutong trolleybuses enter operations in Bucharest, Romania

Bucharest City Hall has announced the delivery of 22 new trolleybuses equipped with batteries, continuing the modernization of the public transport fleet operated by STB. According to Romania Insider, the vehicles will enter passenger service this spring on Line 86 after completing testing and acceptance procedures. Bucharest has awarded in the bast a 100-units e-bus … Continue reading “22 Yutong trolleybuses enter operations in Bucharest, Romania”

22 Yutong trolleybuses enter operations in Bucharest, Romania

Bucharest City Hall has announced the delivery of 22 new trolleybuses equipped with batteries, continuing the modernization of the public transport fleet operated by STB. According to Romania Insider, the vehicles will enter passenger service this spring on Line 86 after completing testing and acceptance procedures. Bucharest has awarded in the bast a 100-units e-bus … Continue reading “22 Yutong trolleybuses enter operations in Bucharest, Romania”