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Ultrafabrics has launched two new certified textile collections, Promessa AV Apex and Promessa AV Montana, for passenger transport interiors. Both meet the ECE R118.04 flammability standard and bring aviation‑grade durability to buses and coaches. The fabrics are PVC‑based, PFAS‑ and formaldehyde‑free, low‑VOC, and designed to resist abrasion, stains, heat and moisture. Operators gain a leather‑like, premium finish that simplifies cleaning and improves passenger comfort.
Märkische Verkehrsgesellschaft (MVG) has introduced 20 Mercedes‑eCitaro electric buses into its Lüdenscheid depot, with five more slated for delivery in 2026. The fleet will operate across roughly 131 routes and 2,300 stops, supported by 21 charging points at Lüdenscheid and...
MAN Truck & Bus Italia celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2026 while posting a record turnover of €617 million (about $672 million), the third consecutive annual high. The subsidiary now commands a 10.2% share in the six‑tonne‑plus truck segment and a 2.4%...
The Sustainable Bus Tour will host a panel titled “From city to intercity: the next step for zero‑emission bus transition” at Bus2Bus 2026 in Berlin on April 15. The session highlights Europe’s move to electrify intercity and coach services, with...
Chinese bus manufacturer Higer reported sales of 14,246 complete vehicles in 2025, bringing its global new‑energy bus total to 55,714 units. The company now serves nearly 30 European countries, with 80% of its European fleet being zero‑emission models, and plans...
