#electric-buses

#electric-buses

MAN Truck & Bus has signed a memorandum of understanding with Improtex Trucks & Buses (MAN's local partner) and the Government of Azerbaijan to establish local xKD production of electric buses. The agreement marks a further step in the company's international expansion strategy. The MoU was signed in Baku by Alexander Vlaskamp, CEO of MAN Truck & Bus, Samad Bashirli, Deputy Minister of Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Fizuli Alakbarov, President of Improtex Trucks & Buses LLC.

On the battery side of things, the new platform integrates BYD's Blade lithium iron phosphate (LFP) modules directly into the chassis using the so-called cell-to-chassis technology. This means the floor of the bus can be lower because the pack doesn't have to be installed on top of the chassis rails. Going the extra mile is also possible thanks to the impressive 1,000-volt rating of the high-voltage batteries, a first in the bus sector.

Solaris will deliver zero emission buses in Gdańsk for the first time: 30 e-buses, 18 units of 12-metre vehicles and 12 articulated Solaris Urbino 18, are expected to be operational by September next year. The Solaris Urbino 12 electric models ordered by ZTM Gdańsk will be equipped with 600 kWh batteries, while the articulated versions will feature energy storage systems with a capacity of as much as 800 kWh. Solaris to deliver electric buses in Gdańsk The Solaris Urbino electric buses destined for Gdańsk are the latest models in the producer's portfolio, featuring a modular drive system that allows the placement of drive components on the roof, eliminating the need for a traditional engine tower. This solution optimizes passenger space and increases capacity. The 12-metre models will carry up to 70 passengers, while the articulated versions will accomodate as many as 107 passengers.

Scania announced plans to deliver its first fully electric city and suburban buses to Norway, with the fleet scheduled to enter service in Vestfold in summer 2026. The delivery marks the company's initial entry into the Norwegian e-bus market and supports Tide Buss's efforts to operate a zero-emission public transport network in the region. The order includes 41 two-axle buses, each 12.2 meters long, featuring 39 fixed seats, three foldable seats, and standing room.

The Crossway Low Entry Elec, launched already in 2023 (and followed in late 2024 by the normal floor version), features 485-kWh battery supporting CCS2 charging for a stated range of up to 400 km. The bus can carry up to 45 seated and over 70 standing passengers. It's produced in Vysoké Mýto, Czech Republic, where in 2024 as many as 5,000 vehicles were produced, 92 percent of which were Crossways: 57 out of every 100 were produced in the Normal Floor version, with the remaining 43 in the Low Entry version.

back in 2024, Big Bus Tours announced its intention to add another 40 electric buses to its fleet. These were to enter service in London, Paris and Vienna. The fleet expansion consists of 20 new electric buses from Chinese manufacturer Ankai for Paris and Vienna, as well as 20 former combustion engine buses from the existing fleet, which are to be converted to electric drive and then put back into service in London. The conversion is being carried out by specialist Equipmake

The Government of New South Wales, in Australia, has announced the purchase of 151 additional battery-electric buses for Sydney, as part of its Zero Emission Buses program. The new order will bring the number of buses procured since the March 2023 state election to 921. According to the Government, the vehicles will be built by Australian manufacturers, including Custom Denning in St Marys, Western Sydney, with more than 50% local manufacturing content.

The turnkey charging infrastructure has been installed at SWB's Friesdorf depot and includes ten charging points: two CCS2 plug-in chargers and eight pantograph chargers mounted on a steel traverse system. The pantographs operate in " panto-down " mode, lowering onto the charging rails installed on the bus roofs. The use of mobile concrete foundations makes the structure relatively easy to move and reinstall, offering flexibility for future depot needs.

According to Solaris, the contract with Nobina Sverige AB (that has won Malmo contract in late 2024) covers vehicles ranging from the standard 12-metre version to the 24-metre bi-articulated model, enabling the operator to tailor the fleet to both urban and suburban services in Sweden's third-largest city. The breakdown includes: 78 articulated Urbino 18 electric buses with 600 kWh batteries 36 Urbino 24 electric buses with 700 kWh packs 65 low-entry Urbino 15 LE electric buses with 500 kWh batteries a single Urbino 12 with 400 kWh on board

New York State is allocating an additional $200 million to expand its electric school bus program, aimed at increasing the transition to zero-emission vehicles.

Polish city of Białystok has placed an order for 30 Yutong U12 electric buses through Busnex Poland, the local distributor. This follows the delivery of 20 Yutong E12 electric buses in 2023, which are currently in service on the city's public transport network.

Higer Bus has inaugurated its first European spare parts center and service station in Luxembourg, officially unveiled on July 7, strengthening after-sales support and logistics.

The rollout represents one of the most extensive and complex applications of charge management technology in the public transport sector.

The initiative is supported by a total investment of €15 million, financed through Italy's National Recovery and Resilience Plan and the National Strategic Plan for Sustainable Mobility.

Despite a marked increase in electric bus registrations, which rose from 218 to 353 units in the first half of 2025, overall bus registrations in Italy declined by 21.5%. This indicates an evolving commitment towards fleet decarbonization, with battery-electric buses accounting for 18% of total volumes.

Bremen has taken a significant step towards sustainable public transport with the launch of 50 new battery-electric articulated buses, supporting the city’s electrification roadmap.

The investment, valued at EUR 50 million, will cover three types of vehicles, including 33 12-meter electric buses and articulated buses, among others.