manufacturers can earn credits if their emissions are below their individual annual CO₂ targets, rather than a stricter reduction path. This flexibility helps them build up credits before 2030.  The updated credit calculation mechanism applies specifically to heavy lorries (over 16t) and certain bus categories (over 7.5t). It does not apply to urban buses, as the deployment of zero-emission buses is already well-advanced.  Based on press rele...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

ARCHION, holding company between Hino and MFTBC, aims for ROS of 10% or higher ARCHION Corporation (ARCHION), which will be listed on the stock exchange on April 1 after making Hino Motors, Ltd. (Hino) and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) 100% subsidiaries, has set a long-term management target of a return on sales (ROS) of 10% or higher. ARCHION has outlined a growth strategy aimed at significantly increasing profitability by gr...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

artment, following a message from top management, each employee made a “Declaration of Action,” renewing their resolve for the future. To foster a corporate culture that ensures such mistakes are never repeated, the company states that the initiatives of Restart Day will continue even after the business integration with Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on March 30, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

Scottish Government announces GBP 45 million funding for zero emission buses On March 25, the Scottish Government announced that it has awarded GBP 45 million through the third Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB3). This investment will bring over 330 zero-emission vehicles to Scotland’s operators, alongside the installation of charging infrastructure. Additionally, the Scottish Government is continuing to examine options for a r...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

Daimler Truck reveals Mercedes Benz eCitaro Fuel Cell electric city bus On March 23, Daimler Truck unveiled Mercedes-Benz eCitaro fuel cell, an electric city bus with a hydrogen fuel cell that works as a range extender. It combines the Citaro platform with modular batteries, charging systems, and electric drive technology. The bus can travel around 600 km and uses a 60 kW fuel cell mounted on the roof to extend driving range. In certain situation...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/24

EKA Mobility and GreenCell Mobility win LOA for 915 e-buses under PM E-DRIVE in India On March 23, 2026, EKA Mobility, in consortium with GreenCell Mobility, received a Letter of Award (LOA) to supply and deploy 915 electric buses in Hyderabad under the Government of India’s CESL‑led PM E‑DRIVE scheme. The order covers 100 nine‑metre and 815 twelve‑metre standard‑floor non‑AC e‑buses for city operations, adding to EKA’s earlier ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/24

y of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the “Catalog of New Energy Models Eligible for Vehicle Purchase Tax Breaks (28th List)”. The selected battery electric vehicle models consist of 66 passenger vehicles (including Xiaomi EV’s YU7, FAW Audi’s A6L, and BYD’s Datang), 25 buses, 54 trucks, and 176 special-purpose vehicles. The selected plug-in hybrid electric vehicle models consist of 34 passenger vehicles (including Ch...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

Zenobē expands North American EV fleet with Revolv acquisition On March 19, Zenobē announced it has acquired California-based Revolv to expand into North America’s commercial electric truck market. The deal adds 13 operating sites, over 100 electric trucks, and a development pipeline, strengthening Zenobē’s presence beyond its existing U.S. and Canadian school bus and transit projects. The acquisition combines Zenobē’s global electrific...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

VW Commercial Vehicles updates Multivan with refreshed design, new colours and wheels On March 19, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles revealed updates for the current Multivan model, including a refreshed design, new colours, and new wheels. The front design keeps the classic VW Bus look but with a more modern style. The bumper and grille are now more clearly divided, making the vehicle look wider, and the redesigned LED headlights have a new light p...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

CATL, Fuzhou Public Transport Group partner for electric bus aftermarket services, battery swapping network establishment Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement with Fuzhou Public Transport Group Co., Ltd. (Fuzhou Public Transport Group) in Ningde, Fujian. Under the agreement, the two companies will cooperate in areas such as aftermarket services for bus batteries, establishment of urba...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

Scania launches 13-liter Scania Super powertrain in Mexico On March 4, Scania announced the launch in Mexico of its new long-distance bus chassis. The unit is equipped with the 13-liter Scania Super powertrain. It integrates engine, transmission, rear axle and intelligent control systems into an optimized architecture. According to the company, the configuration delivers 8% fuel savings, 25% longer powertrain service life, reduced emissions and i...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

Blue Bird delivers 62 low-emission propane buses to Virginia school district On March 18, Blue Bird Corp. announced that Prince William County Public Schools received  62 Blue Bird Vision Propane school buses today at its Brentsville facility.  Six weeks after receiving a propane school bus demonstrator to the school district, PWCPS placed its order, bringing propane buses to its fleet for the first time. Each of the Blue Bird Vision Propane 72...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

KKR acquires minority stake in PMI Electro to grow electric bus fleets in India On March 18, 2026, KKR announced that its climate-focused funds will invest up to USD 310 million in a partnership with Allfleet India and PMI Electro Mobility, acquiring a majority stake in Allfleet and a minority stake in PMI Electro. Allfleet, set up by PMI in 2022, develops, owns, and operates large electric bus fleets under long-term concessions with state transp...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

Sao Paulo adds 110 electric buses to transportation system in Brazil On March 11, the City of São Paulo adds 110 electric buses to its transportation system. The fleet expansion includes models from BYD/Caio, Eletra/Mercedes-Benz/Caio, as well as units with Caio and Marcopolo bodies and chassis from BYD, Eletra, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen. The vehicles are equipped with air conditioning, low-floor access with ramps, USB ports, Wi-Fi and UV-pro...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

ble autonomous vehicle (AV) development. Leading automakers BYD, Geely and Nissan (powered by Wayve software) are developing next-generation Level 4 AV programs built on NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion production-ready compute and sensor architecture. Isuzu and Tier IV are also collaborating on L4 autonomous bus development using the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor system-on-a-chip, part of NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion. Uber is building one of the world’s most expansive ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/17

NVIDIA GTC 2026: Tier IV and Isuzu to deploy Level 4 autonomous buses powered by NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion On March 17, Tier IV and Isuzu announced the deployment of Level 4 autonomous buses, leveraging NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion computing platform, in Isuzu ERGA electric and diesel models. These next-generation autonomous transit vehicles will feature NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor system-on-chip on the NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion platform for essential safety and perf...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/17

Tata Motors, India bags pan-India orders for over 5,000 buses On March 13, 2026, Tata Motors announced that it had secured cumulative orders for more than 5,000 buses and bus chassis from multiple State Transport Undertakings across India, awarded via competitive e-bidding under the government procurement system. The orders, from agencies including MSRTC, GSRTC, NWKRTC, TGSRTC, BSRTC, RSRTC, KSRTC, Haryana Roadways, and Chandigarh Transport Unde...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

Mitsubishi Fuso sets up Fuso Tech Centre India as global engineering hub On March 12, 2026, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) announced that it had established Fuso Tech Centre India Private Limited (FTCI) in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu in India, as its global hub for a wide range of product engineering and operational functions, with operations starting March 9, 2026. The 2,847 sq. m facility includes collaborative workspaces, a desi...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

Solaris showcases Urbino 10.5 EV bus at Mobility Move 2026 in Germany On March 11, Solaris Bus & Coach presented its newest zero-emission bus, the Solaris Urbino 10.5 Electric, at Mobility Move 2026 in Berlin, Germany. The Solaris Urbino 10.5 Electric, a compact zero-emission midibus is built on the company’s modular drive concept. This design increases passenger capacity to up to 85 people, including 33 seated. The electric midibus is powere...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

BasiGo supplies electric school buses in Kenya On March 3, BasiGo announced that it is supplying electric school buses to the School of the Nations. BasiGo has delivered the first of 11 electric vehicles to the School of Nations, as the institution looks to transition its entire student transport fleet to electric in 2026. This first electric school bus will be supplemented with 10 BasiGo Ma3E electric vans in the coming months. BasiGo will insta...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12