OTOKAR KENT 290 LF BUSES ON BUDAPEST ROADS
Published at 04.02.2012 in Company news, International developments
Four units of Otokar Kent 290LF buses of Otokar, Turkey's bus market leader, have been delivered to Budapest, the capital of Hungary. At first instance they were used by the Hungarian government to transfer members of European Union committees between the Ferihegy Airport and Budapest city center, during the first six months of the year when Hungary was holding the EU chair.
CHINESE BUS SALES INCREASED OVER 7% IN 2011
Published at 03.02.2012 in International developments, Market development
During 2011 a total number of 211,400 buses have been sold in China, according to media reports. That is 7.68 percent higher than the amount sold in 2010. 23,100 buses were sold in November alone. According to Yu Zhenqing, deputy secretary general of China Highway and Transportation Society's bus division, sales of buses should further increase in the future.
OPTARE ENTERS SMALL BUS MARKET WITH THE BONITO
Published at 02.02.2012 in Company news, Minibuses
Optare has announced its intention to enter the small and accessible bus market this year, with an all new Optare-badged model, called Bonito. The vehicle will be produced in the Netherlands by Plastisol to Optare's specification. It will go on sale to British operators from June, with export sales in other European markets following on.
CHINA DEVELOPING ELECTRIC VEHICLE FRAMEWORK
Published at 01.02.2012 in Alternatives, International developments
China’s Standardisation Administration is now giving its approval for new legislation covering charging of electric vehicles. The legislation is for issued four sections of the Electric Vehicle Charging Interface and Communication Protocol Standards. These are intended for electric charging stations and are being introduced in a bid to step up the use of electric vehicles, part of a wider policy to develop alternative-fuel transportation in China.
Busworld Turkey 2012 journalists' choice: The Best Stand Design
Published at 01.02.2012 in Busworld
The Best Stand Design of Busworld Turkey 2012 will be chosen by journalists at the Press Day, on 18th of April. Journalists will select two best stand designs, one of which from the BusManufacturers and the other one from the Accessory Manufacturers. A trophy will be given to the winning companies during the Opening Cocktail on the evening of 19 April 2012.
