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Electric bus and vehicle technology developments

Overview

Automotive manufacturers are showcasing advancements in electric bus technology at major industry exhibitions. At FIAA 2026 in Madrid, Daimler Buses is debuting the Mercedes-Benz eIntouro, its first fully electric intercity bus, which utilizes lithium iron phosphate cells to provide a range of up to 500 km. Daimler is also presenting an updated eCitaro featuring fourth-generation batteries with increased energy density.

At the IAA Transportation 2026 event in Hannover, MG Commercial is introducing two new battery-electric models: the iEV12 city bus and the iEV12LE intercity bus. The iEV12LE is a low-floor model designed for regional transport, claiming a range exceeding 650 km in the e-SORT-2 test cycle.

In the broader consumer market, MG has reported significant growth in Portugal, surpassing 5,000 total units sold through a mix of hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric vehicles.

Entities

MG Commercial · FIAA · Mercedes-Benz · Daimler Buses · Portugal

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    MG expands electric vehicle presence in Portugal and Germany

    MG marks 5,000 vehicle sales in Portugal driven by electric and hybrid models, while MG Commercial debuts new electric buses at IAA Transportation 2026 in Germany.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
    Electric bus innovations from Daimler and MG Commercial

    Daimler Buses and MG Commercial are unveiling new electric bus models, including the Mercedes-Benz eIntouro and MG iEV12, at upcoming major transportation exhibitions.

Sources

diariosigloxxi.com · it-boltwise.de · larazon.es · mecanicaonline.com.br · revistacarros.pt · sustainable-bus.com · topgear.bg