Tag Archives: sustainable transport

EIB Group Expands Financing for Europe’s Competitiveness, Ukraine Resilience and Global Gateway Partnerships

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group has approved €7.9 billion in new financing to support innovation, sustainability, infrastructure and global partnerships across Europe and beyond. The financing, approved by the Boards of Directors of the European Investment Bank and … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Signs New Agreements With TKYB and Türk Eximbank to Support Turkish Companies’ Green Transition

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has resumed financing in Türkiye through two €100 million agreements with the Development and Investment Bank of Türkiye and Türk Eximbank, creating a €200 million package to support renewable energy and energy efficiency investments … Read the full press release

Stagecoach and Museum of Transport Bring Manchester’s Transport History to Life at Queens Road 125th Anniversary Open Day

(IN BRIEF) Stagecoach celebrated the 125th anniversary of Queens Road Bus Garage in Greater Manchester with a community open day that attracted around 2,000 transport enthusiasts and local residents. The historic site first opened on June 6, 1901, as Manchester’s … Read the full press release

Ireland-EIB Financing Group Reviews €900 Million Investment Delivery and Sets Priorities for Future Cooperation

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Ireland Financing Group met in Dublin to strengthen cooperation between Ireland and the European Investment Bank Group across major investment priorities including transport, innovation, housing, education, business financing, agriculture, clean energy and sustainable mobility. Chaired by … Read the full press release

Scania Expands Electric Truck Portfolio with New CrewCab Designed for Emergency Response Fleets

(IN BRIEF) Scania has launched its first battery-electric CrewCab, the CP31L 4×2, designed for fire, airport and civil rescue operations. The new vehicle supports zero tailpipe emission transport while offering the operational strength required for emergency and mission-critical environments. With … Read the full press release

Scania Opens Global Sales for New Under-Cab Battery Module and Megawatt Charging System to Support Fleet Electrification

(IN BRIEF) Scania has begun the global sales rollout of its new under-cab battery module and Megawatt Charging System, two additions designed to make electric truck operations more practical and commercially viable for hauliers. The under-cab battery module frees up … Read the full press release

Port of Rotterdam Authority and ProRail Complete Key Utilities Conduit Installation for Maasvlakte Zuid Railway Yard Development

(IN BRIEF)  Port of Rotterdam Authority and ProRail have completed a major infrastructure milestone at Maasvlakte with the successful installation of a concrete utilities conduit beneath the railway tracks during a 130-hour shutdown. The conduit, made up of two precast … Read the full press release

NIB Financing to Help Klaipėda Seaport Strengthen Regional Trade Links, Green Energy Operations and Supply Chain Resilience

(IN BRIEF) NIB has signed a EUR 55.5 million uncommitted credit facility with AB Klaipėda State Seaport Authority to support a EUR 111 million infrastructure investment programme at Klaipėda Seaport in Lithuania. The programme will fund upgrades aimed at improving … Read the full press release

New MAN service and sales hub near Lisbon highlights company’s push toward electrified transport infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus has launched construction of a new sales and service branch in Castanheira do Ribatejo, Portugal, marking one of the first major milestones in the company’s €300 million European service expansion programme. The new facility … Read the full press release

Infrastructure specialist Egis expands regional strategy with leadership transition in Poland

(IN BRIEF) Egis has appointed Renata Mordak as President of the Management Board for its operations in Poland as the company strengthens its regional presence amid growing infrastructure investment across transportation, energy and industrial sectors. Mordak, who recently joined Egis … Read the full press release

Scania secures Sweden’s largest battery-electric bus delivery with 91-vehicle order for Södertälje

(IN BRIEF) Scania and VR Group have entered into one of Sweden’s largest electric bus agreements, covering the delivery of 91 battery-electric buses for public transport services in Södertälje and Nykvarn. The buses are scheduled to begin operations in June … Read the full press release

MAN Strengthens Electric Commercial Vehicle Lineup With New eTGM World Premiere in Milan

(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus has unveiled the new all-electric MAN eTGM distribution truck at Transpotec Logitec 2026 in Milan, expanding its electric commercial vehicle portfolio into the 16-tonne segment. The new truck offers up to 480 kilometres of … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Trucks Celebrates 30 Years of the Actros During 130th Anniversary of Truck Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks is celebrating 30 years of the Actros as part of its “130 Years of Trucks” anniversary campaign, highlighting the heavy-duty truck’s role in transforming modern freight transport since its debut in 1996. Over 1.5 million Actros … Read the full press release

Frankfurt Expands Electric Municipal Fleet with Additional Mercedes-Benz eEconic Trucks

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks has secured an order for ten additional battery-electric eEconic vehicles from Frankfurt Waste Management and Service GmbH (FES), increasing the municipal operator’s electric fleet to 34 trucks. The vehicles will be used across Frankfurt for waste … Read the full press release

Schaeffler Showcases Integrated BEV and Hybrid Powertrain Innovations Ahead of 2026 Automotive Symposium in Bühl

(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler is strengthening its role in the transition to electrified mobility by offering a broad and flexible portfolio of powertrain technologies covering battery electric, hybrid, and range extender vehicles. At the 13th Schaeffler Automotive Symposium in Bühl, the … Read the full press release

Siemens to Deliver New Generation Desiro Double Deck Trains Enhancing Capacity and Comfort Across Switzerland

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has secured a major contract with Swiss Federal Railways to deliver 116 Desiro DoSto double-deck trains, with an option for up to 84 more, in a deal worth around CHF 2 billion. The trains will be introduced … Read the full press release

Scania expands people transport portfolio with launch of high efficiency 11 litre Super powertrain

(IN BRIEF) Scania has introduced the new 11-litre Super powertrain for people transport operations, expanding its lineup of efficient combustion engines. Designed for both urban and long-distance use, the Super 11 offers up to 10% fuel savings, improved durability, and … Read the full press release

MAN Advances Autonomous Public Transport with Electric Bus Pilot Project in Munich Under MINGA Initiative

(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus, in collaboration with ADASTEC, has developed an automated version of its fully electric Lion’s City 12 E bus as part of the MINGA research project, marking a major milestone in autonomous public transport. The … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Launches Initiative to Accelerate Electric Mobility Across Six Spanish Cities

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has launched a technical assistance programme to support six Spanish cities—Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, Valencia, Valladolid and Zaragoza—in expanding electric mobility infrastructure and advancing climate neutrality goals. Delivered in collaboration with the European Commission, the … Read the full press release

ENGIE Expands Electric Vehicle Charging Network in Belgium with Major Wallonia Deployment Project

(IN BRIEF) ENGIE, through its ENGIE Vianeo brand, has been selected to deploy nearly 3,000 electric vehicle charging points across Belgium’s Walloon Region, further strengthening its position as a leading operator in the country’s electric mobility sector. The project includes … Read the full press release