DAIMLER AND KAMAZ TO CO-OPERATE
Published at 02.10.2009 in Company news, International developments
Daimler Trucks and Kamaz are making progress in the implementation of joint projects. The basis of the projects is the strategic partnership that Daimler Trucks established with Kamaz, Russian Technologies, and the investment bank Troika Dialog in December 2008. In connection with this partnership, Daimler acquired a 10 percent stake in Kamaz.
BYD TO START SELLING ELECTRIC BUSES BY YEAR END
BYD, China's largest rechargeable battery maker and an ambitious automaker, recently said its first batch of electric buses will roll off the production line and go on sale by the end of this year, xinhuanet.com reported today. The first phase of BYD's bus plant project will kick off next month in Changsha, capital city of central China's Hunan province.
MITSUBISHI FUSO AND NISSAN DIESEL TO JOIN FORCES
Published at 02.09.2009 in Company news, Vehicle news
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) and Nissan Diesel Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan Diesel) today announced that the companies have signed a letter of intent (LOI) to explore expansion of their relationship regarding the bus business, including the possibility of establishing a joint venture company in the bus business.
More and better public transport is part of the solution towards an eco-efficient economy
Published at 24.08.2009 in Company news, Public transport
During a recent meeting with Åsa Torstensson the Swedish Minister and EU Council President responsible for Transport, Tony Depledge, chairman of the UITP EU Committee emphasised the strong support of UITP for the Swedish Presidency’s overarching priority towards an eco-efficient economy
FIRSTGROUP SELECTS GREENROAD SERVICE FOR 9,000 BUSES
Published at 08.08.2009 in Company news, Safety
GreenRoad, a pioneer in improving driving behaviour, recently announced that First UK Bus has signed a five-year contract to deploy GreenRoad’s service across its fleet of 9,000 buses. First’s DriveGreen initiative, powered by GreenRoad, will improve environmental efficiency and passenger comfort.
