GLOBAL MARKET AND GROWTH Electric buses are rapidly becoming a cornerstone of sustainable public transport worldwide. Cities and transport operators are accelerating the replacement of diesel fleets with battery-electric buses in response to climate goals, air-quality regulations and public demand for cleaner mobility. In Europe alone, registrations of battery-electric buses have exceeded 9,300 units, and…
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According to European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) data, the number of new electric buses registered in Europe has skyrocketed in early 2025: From January to September 2025, 6,444 electric buses were registered across the EU — that’s a 49% increase compared to the same period last year. If you include the UK and EFTA countries,…
From 28 to 30 October 2025, the city of Kazanlak hosted the Second National Conference of the Bulgarian Association for Passenger Services and Urban Mobility (BAPUGM), with the participation of Chariot Motors. The event brought together representatives of more than 30 municipalities from across the country, experts in urban mobility, as well as representatives of…
Bulgaria is making solid progress in electrifying its public transport. Between 2021 and 2024, 67% of new city buses were fully electric, placing the country in 7th place within the European Union. The next step is to consolidate and accelerate this trend through a clear national strategy and targeted investments. The path toward clean European…
Italy’s procurement giant, Consip, has launched a high-impact tender worth €652 million, ordering 600 battery-electric buses to support urban and interurban routes. Source: sustainable-bus.com. 🚍 Fleet Breakdown by Type & Charging Consip’s versatile specifications reflect a full spectrum of public transport needs: Minibuses (5 m & 6 m): 70 units, plug-in charging – ideal for last-mile transit Midibuses…