Indonesian bus company Transjakarta recently placed an order for 150 low-entry city buses in addition to the previously ordered 110 3-axle Scania buses that will be delivered later this year. The public transport operator in the Indonesian capital already has 108 articulated Euro 6 Scania gas buses in its network.
Solaris Bus & Coach and the Latvian capital city operator Rigas Satiksme signed an agreement for the delivery of 10 low-floor trolleybuses equipped with a fuel cell range extender. The new solution will enable operation of the trolleybuses on the sections of Riga public transport network without overhead wires, but by energy stored in the batteries. The contract includes also an option for ten further vehicles – being new-generation Urbino 12 electric buses. These battery-powered vehicles also are to be fitted with fuel cells. The first trolleybus from this order is to roll onto Riga streets near the end of 2017.
Volvo Bus widens its growing electromobility range, with the B5LHC Double Deck Electric Hybrid chassis. It builds on the success of the Volvo 7900 single deck Electric Hybrid bus launched in 2014, and is an extension of the well-proven technology used as standard in the Volvo B5LH Hybrid. The difference lies in a more powerful electric motor, increased capacity lithium ion battery rated at 19kWh and equipment for opportunity charging.
Both partners closed an agreement for the supply of 295 new vehicles to the African country Ghana. The buses are purchased by the Ministry of Transport and are intended for the urban passenger transport in Accra, capital of the country, and for intercity transport.
Marcopolo and Polomex, its bus production operation in Mexico, are completing the development of a unique double-decker coach, which will initially be provided for IAMSA, one of the main transport operators in that country. The new Marcopolo MP 180 MX is exclusively for the Mexican market and incorporates technological innovations and novel items to meet customer demands. It also offers superior standards of comfort, safety, and ergonomics.