Barbaros Oktay has been appointed chairman of ACEA's Bus and Coach Division for a one-year term. He leads the bus business at MAN Truck & Bus, which sold over 7,000 buses in fiscal year 2025, marking a return to pre-pandemic levels. Electric bus sales surged by 118 percent, highlighting the sector's shift towards zero-emission powertrains. MAN is also launching the fully electric MAN Lion's Coach E for long-distance operations in 2026. The company emphasizes the need for improved charging infrastructure for electrified coach operations across Europe.
""The city bus segment is one of the pioneers of electrification within the automotive industry, showcasing a significant shift towards zero-emission powertrains.""
""The proposed Industrial Accelerator Act includes 'Buy European' requirements, emphasizing the importance of European products in public procurement processes for manufacturers.""
""High-performance charging infrastructure is essential for the electrification of coach operations, particularly at transport hubs and major long-distance corridors across Europe.""
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