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SOLARIS DEVELOPS NEW HYBRID BUS

Published at 26.02.2010 in Alternatives, Company news

In 2010, Solaris will continue to expand its product range with new vehicles and technology. In the second half of the year, the Solaris InterUrbino intercity bus will enter serial production in several specification packages tailored to the demands of European markets. Solaris’s commitment to eco-friendly transport will be renewed with a newly-developed serial hybrid city bus. Its premiere is planned for the IAA Commercial Vehicles show in Hannover.

SOLARIS ACHIEVES RECORD RESULT IN 2009

Published at 25.02.2010 in Company news

Solaris Bus & Coach finished 2009 with a record result despite adverse developments in key markets. Sales of new Solaris buses were up 7.5% to an all-time high of 1114 units. Turnover reached 272 million EUR, up 11.4% from the previous year. For 2010, Solaris also expects a good performance. Defying trends in the bus industry, Solaris Bus & Coach finished 2009 with its best result ever.

ALCAN SUPPLIES ECORANGE BODYPARTS FOR SINGAPORE SCANIAS

Published at 30.11.2009 in Company news, Public transport

Alcan Extruded Products will be supplying bus operator SBS Transit in Singapore with their EcoRange of aluminium extrusions, sheets and joining equipment for 600 Scania citybuses fitted with 230hp Euro5 engines.

DONGFENG MOTOR INTERESTED IN SERBIAN TRUCK AND BUS MAKER FAP

Published at 28.11.2009 in Company news, International developments

A technical team from the Chinese automaker Dongfeng Motor Corp has visited Serbian truck and bus producer FAP recently to look into the technical capabilities of the Priboj-based company, local media reported yesterday. The Priboj Automobile Factory (FAP), located in southwestern Serbia, expects a letter of intention from Dongfeng Motor after the visit regarding interest in privatizing the company and a decision for investing in its production, said FAP General Director Mirko Stojović.

VDL BUS & COACH DELIVERED 100TH VEHICLE IN NORWAY

Published at 27.11.2009 in Company news, Coaches

The delivery in Norway of the 100th VDL Bus & Coach vehicle, a Synergy SDD 141-510, was not just a milestone for VDL Bus & Coach Norge, but also for the coach owner HMK (H.M.Kristiansens Automobilbyrå AS). Because this Synergy is HMK’s 25th VDL product.

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