"The issue features an interview with Patrick Oosterveld of VinFast, who outlines the company's pathway into the European bus market, focusing on industrial strategy, partnerships and product positioning. Two analytical articles explore structural trends in the manufacturing landscape. The first examines the evolving configuration of European bus production, marked by plant reorganisations and new entrants. The second provides an inside look at the MCV plant producing the Volvo 7900 and 8900 electric buses."
"This issue also features a test drive of the Otokar e-Territo, highlighting the vehicle's unique combination of retro-inspired design and modern electric performance. The review examines how the bus handles in real-world conditions, focusing on driving dynamics, passenger comfort, and the operational behaviour of a fully electric powertrain which is a best in class in terms of performance: we're speaking about the former Voith, now Driventic-made, VEDS."
Policy, technology and market developments are shaping the global bus sector. Busworld Europe 2025 presented new vehicles, components and business models in Brussels, while a Busworld Spotlight highlighted innovations and sector trends. VinFast is pursuing entry into the European bus market with an industrial strategy built on partnerships and specific product positioning. European bus manufacturing is undergoing plant reorganisations and attracting new entrants. The MCV plant produces Volvo 7900 and 8900 electric buses. NMC and LFP batteries show differing behaviour and durability, with distinct considerations for fleet operators. The Otokar e-Territo and Solaris Urbino 10.5 Electric demonstrate real-world performance, comfort and powertrain behaviour.
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