Month: April 2013

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International

First Euro 6 Citaro LEs delivered

30/04/2013

GERMANY Klaus Dieregsweiler of infra fürth verkehr gmbh (sic) recently took delivery of the first two Euro 6 Citaro LEs from Rüdiger Kappel, Brand Manager for Mercedes-Benz Buses and Coaches.

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International

Red Dot award for new Setra design

30/04/2013

GERMANY The design of the new Setra ComfortClass 500, assessed by a jury of representatives from all over the world, prevailed against some tough competition to gain the Red Dot award for Product Design 2013.

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International

Road Map for fuel cell development

30/04/2013

Map assesses progress of fuel cell electric buses and offers recommendations USA The California Fuel Cell Partnership has published ‘A Roadmap for Fuel Cell Electric Buses in California: A Zero- Emission Solution for Public Transit’. […]

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Coach News

ETOA asks for Rome coach dialogue

30/04/2013

The European Tours Operators Association (ETOA) is calling for dialogue with the Rome authorities over what it calls ‘draconian restrictions’ imposed on tourist coaches.

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Coach News

Walton’s Coaches PI appeal upheld

30/04/2013

Appeal focussed on the decision to curtail fleet after a number of maintenance prohibitions were discovered by VOSA Preston-based Walton’s Coaches has successfully appealed against a decision made by the Deputy Traffic Commissioner (DTC) for […]