Next month, Euro Bus Expo 2024 will take place in Birmingham, UK, bringing together leading manufacturers to present the next generation of passenger vehicles.
This year’s edition will include vehicle presentations from 25 manufacturers and dealers, including exclusive product launches from Coachtraders, Karsan and TBC Conversions.
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Alexander Dennis will present its Enviro100EV battery-electric midibus and next-generation Enviro400EV battery-electric double-deck bus. The low-emission Enviro400 double-deck bus will also be on display in the outdoor area.
Apex Buses will exhibit a range of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter models, including the Citygo low-floor minibus, Premium Mobility accessible minibus, Touring S minicoach, Touring + minicoach, and VIP minicoach.
Ayats will bring the Scania Ayats Horizon double-deck coach, which offers a premium travel experience for long-distance routes.
B.A.S.E Coach Sales will display the MAN RR8 Beulas Cygnus coach, which can accommodate up to eight wheelchair users. In addiotn, it will showcase the Scania K410 Beulas Glory coach, Scania K360 MOBIpeople Premium coach, and the MAN TGL MOBIpeople Midi Explorer midicoach.
BYD will present two battery-electric buses, including a BD11 double deck. Both models feature advanced Blade battery technology for greater energy efficiency and range.
Coachtraders will present a range of vehicles, including the DAF XB UNVI L24 midicoach which is set to make its debut at Euro Bus Expo. From UNVI, it will also showcase an Iveco Daily M20 midicoach and the S20 and S20xl minicoaches on Mercedes-Sprinter base vehicles. From Paramount Conversions, two more Sprinters will be on display, including an M1 VIP people carrier.
CVM World will display its Peugeot Boxer 17 seat wheelchair accessible minibus and a Ford E-Transit electric minibus. Both vehciles have been converted by CVM World to its exacting standards.
EVM UK will have 11 vehicles on show, including the Altas e-Cityline battery-electric minibus, the AOS Grand Toro midicoach, the AOS Visigo midicoach, and the Iveco Daily EVM CM battery-electric mid-sized vehicle.
EVM UK’s lineup also features the Iveco Daily Ferqui Sunrise midicoach, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Bus Concept Sprinter VIP converted minicoach, and the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter EVM X-Clusive converted minicoach. Further, EVM UK will showcase the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Car-Bus Grand Tourer minicoach, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Ferqui Soroco minicoach, and the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Tremonia Transfer 45 converted minicoach, as well as the Tri Bus E-Sprinter battery-electric minibus.
Ilesbus will present six models, including two Iveco Daily Ilesbus Glance midicoaches, one of which is accessible, plus two Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Ilesbus Harmony minicoaches, the Iveco Daily Ilesbus I-City Max low-floor midibus, and the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Ilesbus I-City low-floor minibus.
Irizar UK will showcase the ie tram battery-electric single deck bus, which combines tram-like aesthetics with the flexibility of a bus. It will also be displaying its flagship i8 integral, versatile i4 integral, and luxury i6S Efficient integral coaches.
John Hill Coach Sales will bring Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 517 minibuses in 16-seat, 16-seat wheelchair accessible, and 19-seat versions.
Karsan will display the e-JEST battery-electric minibus, a compact and efficient urban transport option for the UK launching at Euro Bus Expo.
Mellor Bus will showcase its Mercedes-Benz Mellor Sprinter Strata Ultra low-floor minibus, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Strata low-floor minibus, and the Orion Accessible low-floor minibus, designed for rural and low-patronage routes.
Noone Turas and Jones Coach and Bus Sales will showcase two DAF Turas 900s midicoaches, plus an Iveco Daily Turas 700s midicoach, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Envoy converted minicoach, and two Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Turas 500s coachbuilt minicoaches.
Pelican Bus and Coach will exhibit a range of Yutong models, including three battery-electric buses: the E9L midibus, E12 single deck bus, and U11DD double deck bus, along with the GTe14 battery-electric coach, GT12 luxury touring coach, and the TC9 midicoach.
In addition, visitors can experience a virtual reality showcase of Yutong innovation on its stand, which includes a high-speed loop test, road condition assessment, rain test, incline test, and a virtual tour of the Yutong vehicle assembly line.
PHVC Minibus Leasing & Fleet Suppliers will display a 14-seat Ford E-Transit battery-electric minibus with wheelchair-accessible conversion and a 17-seat Ford Transit minibus.
Scania (GB) will highlight the K410C Irizar i6S Efficient coach and K410C Touring coach with full PVSAR specification, known for comfort and performance on long-distance journeys.
Temsa will bring its HD13 coach and MD9 midicoach.
The Minibus Centre will present its Citroen Flexilite™ lightweight minibus that can be driven on a standard license.
VDL Van Hool Belgium will showcase the Van Hool T16 Astron and Van Hool TDX21 Altano coaches at the event, confirming VDL’s commitment to continuing production of these models post-acquisition. VDL has also confirmed that the Van Hool T range will remain in production.
The miniplus collection
The miniplus area will display a variety of specialist small and medium vehicles tailored for accessibility, flexible seating, and safety. Featured exhibitors include:
- GM Coachwork with its new Ford E-Transit battery-electric minibus
- London Hire showcasing two minibus conversions – the 16-seat Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Treka Bus, and the Maxus Deliver 9
- Minibus Options displaying the Ford E-Transit battery-electric accessible minibus and the Ford Custom minibus
- Trek – Minibus presenting the Peugeot Boxer accessible minibus
Meanwhile, TBC Conversions will unveil a new electric product, along with a Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) compatible 17-seat wheelchair-accessible minibus with an inboard passenger lift.
