SCANIA PLANNING VEHICLE PRODUCTION IN IRAQ
Published at 21.11.2008 in International developments
Scania has signed an agreement in principle with the government of Iraq on assembly of trucks and buses in that country. The contract includes an initial delivery of 500 vehicles, with production starting during the third quarter of 2009. Operations will take place under the aegis of Iraq’s State Company for Automotive Industry.
ZF & YUTONG IN STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP FOR NEW BUS DEVELOPMENT
Published at 21.11.2008 in Components, International developments
Chinese bus manufacturer Yutong Bus Co., Ltd has signed a deal for strategic cooperation with the German supplier of driveline and chassis components ZF Friedrichshafen AG. The two companies will work together with regard to new technologies and new products, to be used in coming bus generations.
WORLD PREMIERE FOR VOLVO’S DOUBLE-DECKER HYBRID
Published at 21.11.2008 in Alternatives, Public transport
Volvo Buses is currently taking the next step in the development of its hybrid vehicles with the world premiere of the company’s new double-decker hybrid bus. The advanced parallel hybrid technology on this vehicle, unique to the Volvo Group, offers potential fuel savings, air quality improvements and significant whole-life cost reductions in operation. Six Volvo B5L Hybrid buses are due to enter service with Arriva London during the period December 2008 to January 2009 and will operate on Route 141 between London Bridge and Palmers Green.
DUNLOP LAUNCHES NEW TIRE FOR CITYBUSES
Published at 20.11.2008 in Components
Dunlop, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of commercial vehicle tires, is launching the Dunlop SP372 City. This is a new steer and all position tire for municipal vehicles such as city buses and other vehicles that operate in tough urban environments. Kerbing, stop-start conditions and requirements for low noise and comfort are all important factors in the development of this all seasons tire for municipal use. A high level of traction and short stopping distances on wet roads are further benefits that it offers.
SIEMENS INVESTS IN ISE
Published at 20.11.2008 in Alternatives, International developments
ISE Corporation (ISE), Siemens Venture Capital (SVC), Macquarie Clean Technology Fund (Macquarie) and DTE Energy Ventures, Inc. (DTE EV) today announced the completion of a $17.5 million equity investment in ISE, a leading supplier of advanced hybrid-electric drive systems and components for heavy-duty vehicles. The funds will be used to continue ISE’s rapidly growing sales to the transit bus marketplace in the US and Europe and the expansion of the company’s prominent energy storage systems.
