PER CARLSSON IS NEW PRESIDENT AT VOLVO BUSES
Published at 17.12.2011 in Company news, Personal changes
Per Carlsson has been appointed President Volvo Bus Corporation. He will assume his new assignment January 1, 2012. Per Carlsson will replace Håkan Karlsson who will take up the position as head of the newly formed function Business Areas.
TATA SAYS CNG-ELECTRIC HYBRID BUSES IN GREAT DEMAND
Published at 16.12.2011 in Alternatives, Company news
Tata Motors recently has received an order for 10 CNG-electric hybrid buses from Spain. Mr. Ravi Pisharody, President Commercial Vehicles of Tata Motors, said, “We expect demand for these buses to increase, not only overseas but also domestically.” So far, these buses have got good response from the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC).
ASHOK LEYLAND GETS BIG ORDER FROM TANZANIA
Published at 15.12.2011 in Company news, Public transport
Ashok Leyland has bagged an order worth around USD 36.56 million for 723 trucks, buses and special application vehicles from the Government of Tanzania. These vehicles will be used for logistical purposes by the government and the Company will complete deliveries by end of the current fiscal.
NABI TO UNVEIL FRESH LFW PLATFORM
Published at 14.12.2011 in Company news, Public transport
North American Bus Industry’s (short: NABI's) proven LFW platform has recently received a fresh, new front mask that incorporates modern and functional design cues, including a more raked windshield, in single-piece or two-piece configurations, the latest headlight technology and an absorbing front bumper with integrated styling.
BREDAMENARINIBUS TO BE SOLD
Published at 13.12.2011 in Company news, International developments
According to press reports, Italian aerospace and defence group, Finmeccanica, is to sell its bus building subsidiary, BredaMenarinibus, next year. The company produces the Vivacity, Avancity, Lander intercity coach, Zeus electric minibus and the M240 EI hybrid. Turkish commercial vehicle builder, Karsan, which is now only building light- and nedium-weight vehicles, has been named as the possible new owner of the business.
