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DAIMLER BUS TARGETS EBIT OF EURO 180 MILLION IN FULL-YEAR 2010
Published at 01.08.2010 in in Company news
Recovering automotive markets around the world, strong growth in major car and commercial-vehicle markets, an attractive product portfolio and the implementation of efficiency improvements had a very positive effect on Daimler AG in the second quarter of 2010. Group EBIT amounted to euro 2,104 million (Q2 2009: minus euro 1,005 million). "Our strategy is…
Scania Considering Technology Cooperation With Man
Scania AB, the Swedish truckmaker controlled by Volkswagen AG, said it may cooperate with MAN SE on technology and research. Scania and MAN are studying whether to…
Battery Electric And Diesel Buses Compared Head To Head
A comparative trial between Britain's first viable full-size, battery-powered bus – the Optare Solo EV – and a diesel engine equivalent, could accelerate the introduction of cleaner…
Nissan Recalls 421 Imported Buses In China
Japanese carmaker Nissan has recalled 421 imported Civilian passenger buses in China due to design problems, the country's quality watchdog said. The imported Civilian buses sold on…
Switch Buses To Natural Gas, Says Energy Vision
Energy Vision, a leading U.S. authority and public educator on alternative transportation fuels, conducts research and outreach at national, state, and local levels to hasten the transition…
Collins Nexbus Propane Bus In Full Production
Collins Bus Corporation has completed the certification process for its new NexBus Propane school bus and has begun full production. Collins Bus Corporation is the first US…
Dutch Public Transport Bus Fleet Extremely Clean
The bus fleet of the Dutch public transport is becoming environment-friendly at high speed. Meanwhile 60 percent of the 5100 buses large fleet has an emission level…
New Diesel Catalyst Developed
Diesel engines use less fuel and emit less carbon dioxide than their gasoline counterparts, but a problem is the emission of smog-producing pollutants. With catalysts and DPF’s…
Great Future For Gaseous Fuels
This can be concluded from a number of recent developments. The Dutch daily NRC Handelsblad published a story in which they made clear that there is a…
First Cng Buses Operating In Cairo
200 buses running on natural gas were introduced in the Egyptian capital Cairo recently, a city that emits 13 million tonnes of CO2 per year. The aim…
Anhui Ankai Vehicle Sales Surge 38.43%
Anhui Ankai Automobile Co Ltd, a state-owned Chinese vehicle maker, sold 879 buses in June 2010, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 38.43%, and its output swelled 35.52%…
Faw To Restructure For Group Listing
China's automotive giant FAW Group Corporation, which is among others manufacturing buses, plans restructuring the assets of FAW Car and Tianjin FAW Xiali and transfer its holdings…
Khosla Ventures And Bill Gates Invest In Opoc Engine Developer Ecomotors
EcoMotors International has secured sufficient funding to complete engineering and testing of the opoc (opposed piston opposed cylinder) engine, according to CEO Don Runkle. The two exclusive…
South Korea Invests To Become Dominant In Li-ion Batteries
South Korea will invest up to 15 trillion won (US$12.4 billion) in the next 10 years to become the world’s dominant producer of rechargeable batteries. The Ministry…
With Greetings From Russia
Busworld Russia opened his doors for the first time in the fabulous Unesco-city of Nizhny Novgorod, also known as the industrial heart of Russia. Hunderd exhibitors from twenty countries participated.…
New Volvo 8900 Bus Launched
Volvo Buses’ new Volvo 8900 intercity bus is lighter, more fuel efficient and has solutions that facilitate the maintenance of the bus, according to the manufacturer. Bus…
Toyota, Hino And Showa Shell To Test Ft Diesel And Renewable Diesel Blend In Hybrid Transit Bus
Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), Hino Motors Ltd. (Hino) and Showa Shell Sekiyu K. K. (SSSKK) have begun trials with a diesel-electric hybrid transit bus fueled by…
With greetings from Russia
Busworld delegation visits Yutong in Zhengzhou, China.
BAAV Awarding Ceremony Shanghai 2010
Milestone edition of Busworld Asia
Smart move for Better Transport, Better City, Better Life
Splendid Edition of Asian Coach Week in Shanghai
Busworld Turkey was great!
The Chairman of Busworld on the ambitious challenges of the European Smart Move Campaign
Belgian Prime Minister, Yves Leterme, supports Smart Move.
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