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Roads Filling Up This December – Stay Safe on South Africa’s Highways
As December approaches, South Africa’s roads once again transform into bustling arteries of holiday travel. Families set off on long-distance trips, taxis and interprovincial buses run at full capacity, and freight deliveries surge to meet retail demand. The result: congested, fast-moving traffic and a heightened risk of accidents. The statistics are sobering. According to the […]
Oxa’s Autonomous Ford E-Transit Vans and Minibuses Drive Forward the Future of Commercial Fleets
Oxford, UK – 29th October 2024 – In a breakthrough for autonomous vehicle technology, Oxa has launched autonomous versions of Ford’s E-Transit van and minibus, now operational on both UK and US roads. Equipped with Oxa Driver software, this marks a significant milestone toward the commercial deployment of self-driving vehicles, merging Ford’s best-selling large electric […]
Daimler Truck Southern Africa Appoints Deon de Vries as New General Manager for Mercedes-Benz Buses
Pretoria, South Africa – Daimler Truck Southern Africa (DTSA) has announced the appointment of Deon de Vries as the new General Manager for Mercedes-Benz Buses in Southern Africa, effective 1 August 2024. This strategic leadership change follows the promotion of Jason Brunninger to Head of Sales and Marketing for Coaches in North America. Deon de […]
TORSUS Unveils Third-Generation PRAETORIAN TG3: The Ultimate Off-Road Heavy-Duty Bus
TORSUS Unveils New Third-Generation PRAETORIAN TG3 for 2024 with Over 50 Technical Enhancements Prague, 11 June 2024: TORSUS, the renowned manufacturer of the world’s toughest heavy-duty off-road buses, has launched the third-generation PRAETORIAN TG3. Boasting more than 50 all-new technical updates and options, the 2024 PRAETORIAN TG3 is designed to conquer the harshest terrains and […]
Golden Tours Advances Sustainability with Equipmake’s Electric Bus Technology
Equipmake Secures Successive Contract to Repower London Tour Buses with Zero-Emission Technology 3rd June 2024: Equipmake, a leader in electrification engineering, is excited to announce a new contract with Golden Tours to repower an additional ten Volvo B5 London Tour Buses using its proprietary Zero-Emission Drivetrain (ZED). This follow-up contract, coming after a £2 million […]
BYD BD11: London’s Next Generation of Electric Double-Decker Buses
London, United Kingdom – BYD, a global leader in new energy vehicles (NEV) and power batteries, has unveiled its latest innovation in public transportation: the all-new electric double-decker bus, the BYD BD11. This landmark debut took place at the London Bus Museum, a fitting venue as it showcases the first electric bus with a BYD […]
DTSA Launches CO2 Neutral Truck Range, Setting a New Standard in South Africa
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA – In a groundbreaking move towards a sustainable future, Daimler Truck Southern Africa (DTSA) has unveiled its first range of fully battery-electric trucks. This pivotal launch aligns with Daimler Truck’s global vision to achieve 100% CO2 neutral trucks and buses by 2050. The exclusive event held in Lanseria saw the introduction of […]
York Ushers in Cleaner Air with Fleet of Upgraded Electric Buses by Equipmake
On April 3, 2024, Equipmake, a leading engineering firm from the UK recognized for its innovative electrification solutions in multiple sectors, announced a significant leap towards sustainable urban transport. In a collaboration with First York, the company has successfully deployed a fleet of 12 electric buses in York, marking a milestone in the city’s public […]
Kent Thameside Fastrack contract extended for 15 years
Kent County Council (KCC) has signed a 15-year contract to continue the Kent Thameside Fastrack service, which will provide a reliable all-electric service within the next year. From November 2024 to April 2025 a fleet of 28 clean energy fully electric buses will replace the existing diesel-powered vehicles on the route that covers Dartford and […]
VEV Flips the Switch for Shuttle Buses’ Electric Fleet
London, UK (March 6th, 2024) – VEV, the e-fleet solutions provider backed by Vitol a world leader in energy, today announced a collaboration with Shuttle Buses, one of the largest bus operators in Ayrshire, Scotland, to electrify its fleet. Shuttle Buses have 50 buses operating commercial services plus services through Strathclyde’s Partnership for Transport. This […]
CV output records best start to year since 2008
Thursday 29 February, 2024 UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew by 26.9% in the first month of 2024, with 11,756 vans, trucks, taxis, buses and coaches leaving factory lines, according to figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The strong performance saw January output reach its highest level in 16 […]
Exports drive CV production in best year since 2010
Thursday 25 January, 2024 UK commercial vehicle (CV) production increased by 18.5% in 2023 with 120,357 vans, trucks, taxis, buses and coaches leaving factory lines, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Output reached its highest level in 13 years as global supply chain issues and pandemic-related […]