Economics
23 May 2020
ZF CETRAX GOES INTO PRODUCTION
Starting in the third quarter of 2020, the CeTrax electric central drive will be next to the AxTrax AVE portal axle, the second electric drive from ZF for public transport to go into volume production. The drive will be manufactured in Friedrichshafen. The first buses to use the CeTrax have already been announced. Solaris and MAZ have communicated that they offer the option.
08 May 2020
GREEN HYDROGEN PRODUCTION IS TAKING OFF IN THE NETHERLANDS
Shell Nederland is working together with partners to create a green hydrogen hub in the port of Rotterdam. Shell aims to produce green hydrogen on the Tweede Maasvlakte using green electricity from wind power. This wind power will preferably come from the “Hollandse Kust” (north) offshore wind farm at sea.
07 May 2020
RETROFIT DRIVER-PROTECTION DOOR FOR THE CITARO
Mercedes-Benz is now offering a professional retrofit solution for a driver protection door with a separating pane for the Citaro. It protects bus drivers to the increased risk of infection of Covid-19 and other viruses due to their contacts with numerous people, although passengers on public transport in Germany are obliged to wear mouth-nose protection. This driver-protection door is made of safety glass.
29 Apr 2020
OPTARE AND ARCOLA ENERGY LAUNCHING FUEL CELL METRODECKER
Arcola Energy Ltd and Optare Group Ltd has announced the launch of a hydrogen fuel cell double deck bus product for UK and international markets. Bus and power system are built in the UK. The Metrodecker H2 hydrogen bus product is built on the Optare Metrodecker EV platform and incorporates a hydrogen fuel cell powerpack developed by Arcola Energy. It can carry more than 90 passengers with a range of between 200 and 250 miles depending on specification and route.
21 Apr 2020
JOINT VENTURE VOLVO AND DAIMLER FOR PRODUCTION FUEL CELLS
Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group, have signed a preliminary non-binding agreement to establish a new joint venture. The intention is to develop, produce and commercialize fuel cell systems for heavy-duty vehicle applications and other use cases. Daimler will consolidate all its current fuel cell activities in the joint venture. The Volvo Group will acquire 50% in the joint venture for the sum of approximately EUR 600 million on a cash and debt free basis.