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Scania has introduced a new Touring coach with its Super powertrain. The move is presented as part of its focus on Euro 7 readiness and lower fuel use for coach operators that are not yet ready to switch fully to electric.
Irizar Group presented a new 15-meter version of its electric Class II Irizar i3 Normal Floor at the FIAA International Bus and Coach Trade Fair in Madrid. The model is described as aiming to maximize passenger capacity and has a claimed range of 500 km.
FlixBus will use eight electric coaches on a scheduled cross-border route between Vienna and Bratislava from October 1. The service adds regular long-distance electric bus operations on an approximately 80 km corridor.
Volvo Buses says the Volvo 9700 is returning to the European market, with production already underway in Mexico and customer deliveries expected to start in late 2026. The move expands Volvo Buses’ European coach portfolio.
Blaguss and FlixBus have put eight Yutong battery-electric coaches into service on the cross-border Vienna-Vienna Airport-Bratislava route. The change means more than 90% of scheduled kilometres on the service are now operated electrically.
The 2026 FIAA show in Madrid included several new bus and coach products, according to the source. It matters because the event highlighted fresh models from multiple manufacturers for the European market.