FIAA 2025: A Showcase of Innovation and Sustainability in Madrid
Key Ideas
  • The FIAA 2025 exhibition in Madrid showcased the latest innovations in the European bus and coach industry, with a strong focus on sustainability and electric vehicles.
  • Companies like Irizar, Volvo, Iveco, Daimler, and Solaris presented their cutting-edge technologies, including electric buses, hydrogen-powered vehicles, and new chassis designs.
  • Highlights of the exhibition included Irizar's new i3 Electric bus, Volvo's focus on alliances with bodybuilders for their coach strategy, Iveco's E-Way H2 hydrogen bus with a 400km range, and Solaris' Urbino 18 Hydrogen bus.
  • The event demonstrated a positive outlook for the future of sustainable transportation in Europe, with a growing emphasis on eco-friendly solutions in the bus and coach industry.
The FIAA exhibition in Madrid is a biennial event that is considered significant in the European exhibition circuit, especially for the Spanish and Portuguese markets. This year's 15th edition was held at the IFEMA complex in Madrid and focused entirely on bus and coach manufacturers and supporting enterprises. Notable participants included Irizar, Volvo, Iveco, Daimler, and Solaris, each showcasing their latest technologies. Irizar unveiled the new i3 Electric bus and the i6S Hydrogen model, emphasizing eco-friendly design and innovation. Volvo presented a strategic shift towards alliances with bodybuilders and showcased a range of chassis options, including hydrogen-compatible models. Iveco highlighted their E-Way H2 hydrogen bus with a 400km range and zero subsidies for hydrogen in Spain currently. Daimler displayed vehicles from Mercedes-Benz and Setra brands, featuring hybrid and fuel cell technology. Solaris, now owned by CAF, exhibited the Urbino 18 Hydrogen bus, recognized as the International Bus of the Year 2025. Overall, the exhibition reflected a positive outlook on sustainability and innovation in the European bus industry, with a strong emphasis on electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles for a greener future.
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