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Solaris Bus & Coach sp. z o.o.By Alternative Propulsion

Solaris to Unveil Urbino 40 Electric Bus for US Market at APTA EXPO in Chicago

Solaris will debut the Urbino 40 electric bus, its first zero-emission vehicle developed for the North American market, at the APTA TRANSform & EXPO in Chicago on October 5, 2026.

Vehicles delivered
25,000+
Towns and cities served
850
Countries
33

What Happened

Solaris Bus & Coach will participate in APTA TRANSform & EXPO in Chicago from October 5 to 7, 2026. On October 5 at 3:00 PM CT, the company will hold the world premiere of the Solaris Urbino 40 electric, a bus developed specifically for the North American market. This marks the arrival of Solaris' proven zero-emission solutions in the United States.

Event Details
  • Event: APTA TRANSform & EXPO in Chicago
  • Date: October 5, 2026
  • Time: 3:00 PM CT
  • Vehicle: Solaris Urbino 40 electric
  • Significance: First Solaris zero-emission bus for the US market

Solaris has delivered over 25,000 buses to 850 cities across 33 countries, focusing on low-emission and zero-emission vehicles including electric and hydrogen buses and trolleybuses. The company is part of the Spanish CAF Group and manufactures all its buses in Poland. Its Urbino 18 hydrogen bus was named 'Bus of the Year 2025'.

Previously from Solaris Bus & Coach sp. z o.o.

Solaris recently expanded its production capacity with a new 7,000-square-metre hall in Poland, boosting annual output by 500 vehicles. The company also reported that 86% of its 2025 deliveries were zero-emission vehicles, highlighting its focus on sustainable transport.

Background drawn from MotorClaw's earlier coverage of Solaris Bus & Coach sp. z o.o.'s official releases.

Why this matters

This marks Solaris' entry into the US bus market with a model tailored to local needs. The move brings a European leader in zero-emission buses to North American transit agencies, potentially accelerating the adoption of electric public transport in the region.

Terms in This Story

Zero-emission vehicle
A vehicle that produces no tailpipe emissions, typically powered by electricity or hydrogen fuel cells.
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