Tag Archives: sustainable transport

Scania launches new high-floor battery-electric platform to expand electrification into coach and inter-city transport

(IN BRIEF) Scania has introduced a new high-floor battery-electric bus and coach platform at Busworld Europe, expanding its electrification portfolio into inter-city and coach transport. Offering ranges of up to 600 km and luggage capacity comparable to combustion-powered coaches, the … Read the full press release

Leadership change at Renault Trucks as Volvo Group transitions from Bruno Blin to Antoine Duclaux

(IN BRIEF) Volvo Group has announced that Bruno Blin will step down as President of Renault Trucks and member of the Group Executive Board after ten years, effective November 1, 2025. Blin, who played a central role in strengthening Renault … Read the full press release

Scania showcases expanded e-mobility and hybrid portfolio with surprise launch planned at Busworld Europe 2025

(IN BRIEF) Scania will present its most advanced portfolio to date at Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels, showcasing new electric, hybrid, and combustion-based solutions for people transport. The company will stage the live launch of a new electric product at … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Trucks showcases eActros 600 and full electric portfolio at NUFAM with strong focus on zero-emission transport

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks partners from Baden-Württemberg are presenting an extensive line-up at NUFAM 2025, with a strong emphasis on battery-electric mobility and specialized body solutions. On display are the eActros 600, eEconic, and FUSO eCanter, alongside established models such … Read the full press release

Daimler Buses partners with Otokar to expand Mercedes-Benz Conecto production in Türkiye from 2026

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Buses has signed a cooperation agreement with Turkish manufacturer Otokar to expand production capacity for the Mercedes-Benz Conecto city bus. Starting in September 2026, Otokar will produce the bus at its Sakarya plant, while Daimler Buses supplies … Read the full press release

EIB supports Joltie with €17.5 million financing to roll out 2,200 EV charging points in Greece and Cyprus

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved up to €17.5 million in venture debt financing for Joltie SA, a Greek EV charging operator, to install about 2,200 new charging points in Greece and Cyprus by 2029. Supported by … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck proves readiness in first customer trials with over 225,000 km driven on hydrogen

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck has concluded the first year of customer trials for the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck, with five prototypes covering more than 225,000 kilometers across Germany in operations with Air Products, Amazon, Holcim, INEOS Inovyn, and Wiedmann & Winz. … Read the full press release

Nokia unveils first 5G radio for 1900 MHz band to accelerate global rollout of FRMCS in railways

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has launched the industry’s first commercial 5G radio for the 1900 MHz band alongside its optimized 5G standalone core for railways, setting the stage for the transition to the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS). Designed to … Read the full press release

Scania Launches 20,000km European Roadshow to Showcase Six Electric Truck Models and Charging Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Scania has launched The Electric Journey: An Optimisation Road Show, a four-month, 20,000km tour across 13 European cities showcasing six different electric truck models for applications ranging from urban delivery to refuse collection. Starting in Denmark and concluding … Read the full press release

EIB to Support Czech Republic with PPP Advisory for Strategic Rail Projects Linking Prague, Moravia, and European Corridors

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank will provide Správa železnic with 27 months of advisory support for three major Czech railway PPP projects, including the Prague Airport rail link and high-speed connections in Moravia. Fully funded by the InvestEU Advisory … Read the full press release

Talgo 230 Wins Approval for Germany and Denmark, Paving the Way for ICE L and EuroCity Services

(IN BRIEF) Talgo’s 230 train has received technical approval from the European Railway Agency and Germany’s Federal Railway Authority for commercial service in Germany and Denmark, paving the way for operations under Deutsche Bahn’s “ICE L” and DSB’s “EuroCity” brands. … Read the full press release

KfW-backed Yellow Line in Bangalore Metro Phase 2 Opens to Boost Sustainable Urban Transport

(IN BRIEF) The first section of Phase 2 of Bangalore’s metro expansion, the 19-kilometre Yellow Line with 16 stations, has officially opened, marking a major advancement in the city’s sustainable transport development. Backed by a EUR 340 million loan from … Read the full press release

EBRD, EU, and EIB Back Electrification of Key Durrës–Rrogozhinë Rail Link

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD, EIB, and EU have joined forces to finance the reconstruction and electrification of Albania’s Durrës–Rrogozhinë railway, part of Pan-European Corridor VIII. The EBRD’s €30 million sovereign loan, matched by the EIB and backed by €60 million … Read the full press release

SWU Verkehr Partners with Daimler Buses for 37 eCitaro Electric Buses to Boost Sustainable Urban Transport

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Buses will supply SWU Verkehr with 37 Mercedes‑Benz eCitaro and eCitaro G electric buses, plus an option for nine more, under a €34.6 million contract signed on 18 July 2025. Scheduled for delivery by end‑2026, these NMC4‑equipped vehicles … Read the full press release

FrieslandCampina Deploys 24/7 Fast-Charge Electric Milk Truck to Reduce CO₂ Emissions

(IN BRIEF) FrieslandCampina has launched a rapid-charging station in Gerkesklooster for its first fully electric milk transport truck, operated by Melkweg | Fritom and active since mid-June 2025. The ceremony featured the Gerkesklooster site team (led by Folkert de Groot), … Read the full press release

CAF Lands €100 Million+ Service Contracts for São Paulo Metro Line 5 and Auckland Rail Fleet

(IN BRIEF) CAF has won two maintenance contracts worth over €100 million: a 14-year full-service agreement for 26 six-car trainsets on São Paulo Metro Line 5, operated by Motiva Group, and a five-year support contract with Auckland One Rail for … Read the full press release

Alstom Marks Revenue Service Launch for Indore Metro with World-Class Movia Trains and Advanced Signalling Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Alstom celebrates the successful launch of revenue services for the Indore Metro, featuring Movia metro trains equipped with advanced CBTC signalling systems. Manufactured in India under the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives, the trains are designed … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel and Milence Drive Electric Freight Forward with New UK Charging Hub and Expanding Network

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel and Milence are leading the charge towards electric freight transport by demonstrating the integration of electric heavy-duty vehicles into Kuehne+Nagel’s logistics operations. With the opening of Milence’s first UK public fast-charging hub in Immingham, the companies are … Read the full press release

Lux Express Invests €6 Million in NEOPLAN Skyliner Coaches to Improve Service and Sustainability on Tallinn-Tartu Route

(IN BRIEF) Lux Express, Estonia’s leading long-distance bus company, has added nine NEOPLAN Skyliner double-decker coaches to its fleet, enhancing service on the Tallinn-Tartu route. This €6 million investment will add 500 extra seats per day, providing relief during peak … Read the full press release

MAHLE Showcases Comprehensive Charging Solutions for Electric Mobility at Power2Drive Munich

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE presents a comprehensive range of innovative charging technologies at Power2Drive Munich 2025, including the chargeBIG scalable charging system, wireless charging solutions, and efficient cooling modules for fast charging. The company’s focus on sustainability and intelligent charging technologies … Read the full press release