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According to the source, Renault E-Space Concept previews a futuristic electric MPV with six seats, a panoramic glass cabin, steer-by-wire technology and sustainable materials.
Volkswagen Group said battery-electric vehicles accounted for one in eight of its vehicle deliveries in the third quarter. The company also said EV sales rose in Europe but lagged in the US and China, weighing on overall electric vehicle deliveries.
Xpeng has unveiled its Yoyo robotaxi service and opened registration for external users in China. The move marks a further step into autonomous rides, while fleet operations are planned to be handled by external partners.
Techking described work with Boonray on tyre development for autonomous mining trucks. The effort matters because electric and autonomous trucks change torque delivery, operating cycles and vehicle use, which affects tyre requirements.
Blaguss and FlixBus have put eight Yutong electric coaches into daily service on a cross-border route between Vienna, Vienna Airport and Bratislava. The companies say about 90% of the scheduled kilometers on the service are now operated electrically, increasing the share of electric long-distance travel on the route.
Alexander Dennis says its Enviro100AEV and Enviro200AEV electric buses will gain full SAE Level 4 autonomous driving capability under the £3.88 million Commercialising Connector project in Cambridge. The work has UK Government grant funding and is led by the Greater Cambridge Partnership.
Transerco has deployed 53 electric buses in Hanoi, replacing diesel buses on four routes in the Vietnamese capital. The move adds battery-electric service to the city’s public transport network.
Bucharest has secured non-repayable EU funding for a fleet renewal programme for municipal operator STB. The funding will support the procurement of electric buses, trolleybuses and trams, adding new zero-emission capacity to the city’s public transport fleet.
CleanTechnica published a post titled “Pssst! Wanna See A Driverless Electric Truck?” The source summary says autonomous electric trucks are already operating along roads in Ohio and elsewhere in the US.
Members of the Alliance for Electric School Buses said they support a bipartisan House bill to reauthorize the federal Clean School Bus Program. The proposal matters because it would continue a program aimed at cutting pollution and costs for school transportation.
Bucharest will receive €87.44 million from the Modernisation Fund to renew part of its public transport fleet. The funding is intended for 40 electric buses and 45 trolleybuses, which would support fleet electrification in the city.
XPENG has named its robotaxi service XPENG YOYO and opened online registration to the public in China by invitation code. The source says this follows 2026 development milestones, including a rollout in May and automated pick-up and drop-off trials in July.
Ebusco said shareholder Gotion will provide €5.86 million in production support to help complete the remaining Rouen bus order. The company also warned that it still needs additional short-term funding to continue operations.
Mobility Move 2027 in Berlin is set for 16-18 March and will give more space to autonomous driving while keeping electric mobility as a main pillar. The programme is also expected to add new topics and formats that could support the introduction of new transport technologies.
BMW is trialling a hydrogen combustion engine truck at its Leipzig site. The trial points to an alternative hydrogen powertrain route for truck fleets, compared with fuel-cell systems.
Perkins said it will field test a new fuel-configurable hybridized industrial open power unit. The development indicates further work on industrial power systems that can use hydrogen and other fuels.
Solaris has presented the Urbino 40 electric, an electric bus developed specifically for the North American market. The launch signals a new model for the region, with an articulated Urbino 60 electric variant said to follow soon.
XPENG has opened public registration for its robotaxi, named XPENG YOYO, in China. The step indicates the vehicle is moving closer to commercial deployment, but the source does not provide a launch date.
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.
Jefferson County Public Schools has put six electric school buses and six bidirectional chargers into service in Colorado. The rollout adds battery-electric school transport and vehicle-to-grid-capable charging infrastructure, supported by $3.4 million from Xcel Energy.
VinFast says it plans to introduce electric buses in the US and package charging, maintenance, and operations with the vehicles. Deliveries of buses approved for US use are expected to begin in Q1 2028.
OPmobility has reset its guidance and said it will cut 770 jobs in Europe. The move highlights pressure on suppliers from weak combustion and hydrogen demand.
VinFast says it is preparing to bring electric buses to the US market, with first homologated vehicles expected to reach customers in the first quarter of 2028. The move would extend the company’s electric mobility business in the US beyond passenger cars.
Vianode and FAAM said they demonstrated that graphite from FAAM’s anode production scrap can be recycled into anode-grade graphite. The companies said they are expanding the collaboration to scale the process toward industrial deployment.
CALSTART published an interview about bus electrification in Latin America. The source says Uruguay and Costa Rica are leading in specific segments and identifies charging infrastructure, upfront electric-vehicle cost and regulation as key challenges for fleet operators and manufacturers.
Toyota says it has launched a new-generation Sora fuel cell route bus with a stated range of more than 300 km. The model uses a bus platform jointly developed with Isuzu, which may broaden the vehicle’s route-bus application.
IETT has placed an order for 50 AKIA Ultra LF12EV battery-electric buses for Istanbul. The deal also includes a new charging depot plan and is scheduled to support production and deliveries starting in 2027.
ETH Zurich spin-off Winduction has developed an inductive charging system for electric buses that supplies power through their wheels at bus stops. The source says this could allow for smaller batteries, reducing energy demand and operating costs, and that a pilot project is planned for 2028.
Toyota has launched a new Sora hydrogen fuel cell bus with a reported range of more than 300 km and 10-minute refueling. The vehicle also includes safety features and emergency power capability, which may support its use in public transport and resilience applications.
Consorzio Autoservizi Lombardi, formed by AIR Pullman and STAV, has launched a €113.84 million tender for 201 battery-electric buses in Northern Italy. The procurement could expand electric bus fleets across several vehicle classes and configurations.
VinFast announced at APTA 2026 TRANSform & EXPO in Chicago that it plans to bring its all-electric bus models to the US market through NexMove Certified. Initial deliveries are scheduled for the first quarter of 2028, which sets a timeline for the company’s entry into the market.
Global sales of gas cars dropped below half of the market for the first time since the 1920s. The shift matters because it points to a stronger opportunity for electric vehicles as the decline continues.
Otovo and InCharge Energy said they will work together to offer commercial customers a single service relationship covering solar, battery storage and EV charging equipment. The partnership combines their installation and maintenance services, which could simplify procurement and support for customers.
Toyota has introduced the second generation of its hydrogen fuel-cell electric bus Sora in Japan. The model was jointly developed with Isuzu, indicating a continued focus on hydrogen bus development.
Jaguar said the U.S. and Canada are its most important markets for the Type 01 sedan. The statement highlights where the company sees the strongest relevance for its new electric model despite its reported $130,000 price tag.
Parker Hannifin’s Performance Materials Division has added three thermal adhesives to its CoolTherm portfolio for EV and industrial electrification uses. The company says the materials are meant to improve reliability, manufacturability and design flexibility.
EV Realty has acquired an industrial property in Ontario, California, for a planned high-power charging hub for heavy-duty EV fleets. The site is intended to support electric truck charging and adds to the company’s Powered Properties strategy of securing locations with grid access.
Waymo says it plans to begin operations in Singapore in 2028. The move would be its first market in Southeast Asia after planned expansion into Germany and Japan in 2027.
Solaris presented the Urbino 40 electric at APTA TRANSform & EXPO 2026 in Chicago on 5 October. The debut marks the company’s entry into the US market and shows a model developed specifically for North America.
New Flyer has been awarded an order for 100 more buses for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority under an existing five-year contract. The order adds hybrid-electric and battery-electric buses to the agency's fleet plan.
Solaris is entering the US transit market with the Urbino 40 electric bus. The move matters because it marks the company’s entry into a new market and may help it reach American transit agencies.
Automotive World reports that New Flyer rolled out a new electrical architecture for buses.
Solaris presented the Urbino 40 electric at APTA TRANSform & EXPO in Chicago. The 40-foot battery-electric bus was described as being developed specifically for the North American market.
Toyota has presented a new hydrogen bus that it says has about 50% more range than its predecessor, despite carrying less hydrogen. The change matters because it suggests improved efficiency for fuel-cell bus operation.
Portuguese charge point operator REMO is expanding deployment of Kempower fast chargers across Iberia. The network is intended for public and depot charging for electric trucks, buses and passenger cars.
Perkins is installing its 1206 hydrogen hybrid industrial open power unit in a Terex Ecotec TDS 820 shredder for field testing. The test is meant to evaluate the fuel-flexible hybrid system developed under Project Coeus with Equipmake.
ENC presented the ZAVIR electric shuttle concept at APTA EXPO in Chicago on 5 October. The reveal indicates the company is expanding beyond heavy-duty transit buses into shuttle and paratransit applications.
VinFast said it will enter the U.S. electric bus market through a partnership with NexMove, with certified vehicle deliveries planned from the first quarter of 2028. The announcement matters because it marks the company’s planned expansion into a new market segment in the United States.
EACON and Tonly are presenting the EQ100E as a mining truck designed for autonomous operation from the outset. The project combines battery-electric, cabless design with autonomous and drive-by-wire systems for auto haulage.
Trans Semarang has announced plans to deploy 27 electric buses in Semarang, Central Java. The rollout adds to the city bus fleet and the remaining units are to be deployed in phases later this year.