INDIA AND THAILAND ARE PLANNING CROSS ASIA LINK
During the recent North East India Investment Opportunities Week in the Thai capital of Bangkok between business leaders and officials from Northeast India and Thailand has seen roads emerge as a key issue as the meeting stressed the need for more connectivity between the two countries.
THE MASS TRANSIT CURE
Published at 14.01.2008 in Mass transit, Environment
Mass transit systems – especially bus networks – are increasingly being viewed not only as the best method for reducing urban traffic congestion but also for cutting air pollution levels, resulting in economic benefits for cities and states.
CLINTON CLIMATE INITIATIVE SUPPORTS SEVERAL EUROPEAN ENVIRONMENTAL ALTERNATIVES
Published at 14.01.2008 in Alternatives, International developments, Public transport, Technology, Environment
Former US President Bill Clinton’s climate initiative has chosen a number of European developments as its partner with regard to environmentally friendly public transport. Together with the Clinton Climate Initiative, these solutions can contribute to reducing carbon dioxide emissions pursued by 40 of the world’s large cities. On December 3-5, representatives of the 40 cities will meet in London to discuss solutions to the climate impact from transports.
DAIMLER WON'T TAKE STAKE IN INDIAN PARTNER
Published at 07.01.2008 in Company news, International developments
Daimler AG denied a report in the Indian newspaper Business Standard that it will take a 26 percent stake in its Indian bus venture partner Sutlej Motors. "There is no stake in Sutlej", a spokeswoman for the German vehicle maker said, adding there were also no plans to buy a stake in the company.
ALEXANDER DENNIS ENVIRO 300 ON ADL, MAN OR VOLVO CHASSIS
Published at 07.01.2008 in Public transport, Vehicle news
British Bus builder Alexander Dennis says it already has orders for nearly 200 of its recently launched Enviro 300 single deck bus. The new model fills a gap between the Enviro200 midibus and Enviro400 double-decker. The Enviro300 comes as a fully integrated 14-tonner, with seven interior layout options and passenger capacities ranging from 48 to 80. First orders for the new bus have meanwhile been booked, those orders alone are worth over £20m and part of a record order intake, worth £160m.
