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AYCO is now a reality in bodies for long-distance buses
With half a century of operation in the motor transport industry, time in which it has consolidated itself as an important supplier of bodies for minibuses, midibuses and urban buses, Autopartes y Componentes (AYCO) took a big step by entering the long-distance bus segment after inaugurating its assembly line at the Huehuetoca plant, State of Mexico.

In these facilities, AYCO will manufacture its light long-distance bus bodies Arggento 3.4 and Nervi 3.4, which it presented at the last edition of Expo Foro and was developed for each of its business partners in this segment: Mercedes-Benz, Scania, MAN Truck & Bus and Volvo.



The Nervi 3.4 bus body will be available on a Volkswagen chassis.

AYCO ya es una realidad en carrocerías para buses foráneos

Con medio siglo de operación en la industria del autotransporte, tiempo en el que se ha consolidado como un importante proveedor de carrocerías para microbuses, midibuses y autobuses urbanos, Autopartes y Componentes (AYCO) dio un

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Main agricultural machinery manufacturers in Argentina
Akron. Self-unloading hoppers, hopper trailers for seeds and fertilizers, baggers and dry grain extractors for harvesting, post-harvest and sowing tasks. Its export activities are described in the video Akron Export (in English).
Apache. Planters, seeders, mixers, hoppers, compacters and harrows.

Our Company – Apache

Industrias Erca. Seeders and fertilizer spreaders.
Industrias Víctor Juri. Factory of fertilizer spreaders, seeders and hoppers.
Mainero. Manufactures tractors and machines for storage, harvesting, haymaking, earth moving, silage and rationing and milling. The company has received important national and international awards.[2]

Maquinarias Ombú. Various agricultural machinery, trailers and couplers.
Metalfor.
Pauny, formerly Zanello. Tractors.



Vassalli Fabril. Combine harvesters.

Industria argentina de maquinarias agrícolas - ECyT-ar

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Megaflux and DINA electric bus unveiling from Mexico








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Dina megaflux bus in their presentation in Mexico city of the electric bus Taruk, both are Mexican companies


A new stage in the path of American Coach de México with the inauguration of its assembly plant in Ciudad Sahagún, Hidalgo, and the start-up of the first two buses manufactured on its new production line.

This, said Adán José Lecona Guízar, general director of ACM, is a sign of the growth that indicates that the company is on the right path in consolidating itself.

The plant is located in the area previously occupied by Renault and has an area of 44,436 m2, in addition to the 13,409 m2 of the assembly plant and yards, said the director.

Lecona said he is proud, along with the ACM workers, to manufacture the entire range of products, chassis vehicles and buses, with the highest quality standards, “because we are aware of the needs of transporters in Mexico.”

Thus, the 100% Mexican company will offer the market vehicles with stainless steel and galvanized structures, torsilastic suspension tested and proven on Mexican roads, powerful engines, automatic and mechatronic transmissions, etc., explained the general director.

During the opening ceremony he thanked the efforts made by his more than 70 local and 120 national suppliers and invited them to redouble their efforts to jointly offer vehicles of the best quality.

He recalled that in 2003 the company started with a group of 12 people and today it has more than 150 direct jobs and more than 450 indirect jobs. “A great social responsibility of the company with more than 600 families.”

At the time Rolando Durán Rocha, Secretary of Economic Development, referred to the experience of ACM that has been successful since its beginning. “A company that has known how to take advantage of its highly skilled workforce, the engineers who once worked in the plant next door and who now join forces.”


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DINA Trucks and MegaFlux are jointly developing an electric bus for urban service. It will have the capacity to transport 40 passengers.

The Secretariat of Economic Development facilitated the collaboration between both companies and provided support in the development of the business plan. Mexico City will be one of the first to incorporate electric buses in its urban service. According to the capital government, they are working together with DINA to develop a first prototype vehicle for the Public Transport Network (RTP), as an initial step towards complete replacement. On the road to electromobility in Mexico City, the Vallejo Technological Development and Innovation Center, known as Vallejo Innovation, has begun to operate, with the participation of engineers from UNAM, IPN and UAM focused on converting diesel-powered vehicles to electric ones through innovative technology.

DINA Camiones y MegaFlux desarrollan en conjunto un autobús eléctrico. - DINA

DINA Camiones y MegaFlux desarrollan en conjunto un autobús eléctrico. para el servicio urbano. Tendrá capacidad para trasladar 40 pasajeros.

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Home Industry News ‘Taruk’: DINA and Megaflux’s electric bus is already running through the streets of Mexico City
‘TARUK’: DINA AND MEGAFLUX’S ELECTRIC BUS IS ALREADY TRAVELING THE STREETS OF CDMX
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Taruk - DINA

The ‘Taruk’ project, the result of collaboration between the National Council of Humanities, Sciences and Technologies (Conahcyt), the companies Dina and Megaflux, and the UNAM Engineering Institute, represents a significant advance in public transportation in Mexico. This electric bus, designed and manufactured in the country, is promoting sustainable mobility in Mexico City.

During the presentation of the bus at the Antiguo Palacio de Minería, María Elena Álvarez-Buylla, general director of Conahcyt, highlighted that ‘Taruk’ symbolizes a “historic achievement”, since it is the result of collaboration between the government, industry and the academic sector. The name ‘Taruk’, which in the Yaqui language means “road runner”, reflects its ability to travel long distances efficiently. The vehicle uses lithium batteries that require only four hours of charging to travel up to 200 kilometers.

Manufacturing and technology
Roberto Gottfried, co-founder of MF Electric Vehicles, explained that approximately 70% of the components of ‘Taruk’ are manufactured nationally, while the remaining 30%, including lithium cells and power electronics, must still be imported due to the lack of local production. Although the design is completely Mexican, some of these technological elements are not manufactured in the country.

Operation in Mexico City
Starting this Tuesday, ‘Taruk’ began operating on route 46 in Mexico City as part of a three-month pilot test. The bus has a capacity for 69 passengers and will cover a 22-kilometer route with 39 stops, covering the municipalities of Iztacalco, Iztapalapa and Tláhuac. This route will connect Santa Catarina with the Central de Abasto, one of the busiest areas of the city.

We recommend reading more: The subway: present, past and future

To mark the beginning of this innovative mobility project, those involved in its development, including representatives of Conahcyt and the companies Dina and Megaflux, made an inaugural tour of the streets of the historic center of Mexico City aboard ‘Taruk’. This electric bus seeks to set a precedent for the future of public transportation in Mexico, betting on technology and sustainability.

'Taruk': El autobús eléctrico de DINA y Megaflux ya recorre las calles de la Cdmx - Pasajero7

🔋🚍#Taruk simboliza un logro, ya que es fruto de la colaboración entre el gobierno, la industria y el sector académico. El #AutobúsElectrico.

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"The grandeur of electric cars was much more of a dream than a reality that would benefit the market." This is how Lecar began the statement in which it announced that it had given up on battery-powered vehicles. The Brazilian company, owned by Flávio Figueiredo de Assis, had been developing the Model 459 since 2022, which could be the next truly Brazilian electric car.

But the dream is over and Lecar confirmed that it will now focus on developing hybrid vehicles. According to Lecar in the statement, the company will now use the Model 459 base to continue developing the electrified platform. However, it does not mention an engine supplier, and as we know, this is one of the highest costs in building a new car.

Perhaps to seek investment, the trend that Lecar says it will follow is ethanol, even mentioning that the prototype will be based on the Brazilian agribusiness matrix: Ethanol, according to the brand. “With it, 80% of the CO2 emissions from a combustion engine are offset by its own cultivation, which has led us to prioritize this raw material over more efficient use of the vehicle by the population,” explains the founder.

Carro elétrico brasileiro acabou: Lecar diz que terá híbridos que fazem 33 km/l

Lecar, empresa brasileira que mirava no carro elétrico brasileiro, anuncia mudança de planos e focará em veículos híbridos

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Do you like electric cars? Do you think Tesla is the only manufacturer of this type of vehicle? Maybe you will change your mind when you find out and learn all the details about the new electric car that Claudia Sheinbaum will soon launch: it is called Olinia and will have a series of features that will distinguish it from the majority. We will tell you all the details and the price at which you could buy it.

Maybe you will say “goodbye” to Elon Musk’s company and hello to Olinia, the electric car that will be manufactured by young Mexicans. In the list of commitments that Claudia Sheinbaum announced on the day of her inauguration, she mentioned among the agreements the Technological Development Program, which seeks the innovation of projects for the benefit of Mexicans, among which the creation of this type of vehicle stands out.

During the event she held in the capital’s Zócalo on October 1, the president highlighted the promotion of Olinia, a Mexican electric car that she assured will be sold at an affordable cost for all Mexicans.

The Mexican electric car that Claudia Sheinbaum will launch is called Olinia and its meaning is “to move” in Nahuatl. This vehicle will be presented as an alternative to other options on the market, such as Tesla or BYD.

So far, the president only revealed some details of what Olinia, the electric car, will be like; among what she mentioned are:

Size: it will be a small 100% electric car, without specifying whether it will have two or four doors.
Lithium Production: it will have a battery made of this material (lithium) that will be extracted from the national territory.
Design: it will be manufactured by young experts in the automotive field: in addition, it was reported that it will be manufactured and assembled in Mexico.

“We have already been working: we will produce the Olinia, which means ‘to move’ in Nahuatl, a small, 100% electric, popular access car, 100% designed by young Mexican men and women, and fully assembled in our country,” said Sheinbaum in point 34 of the 100 government commitments for the next six years.

What is the price of Olinia, the electric car that Claudia Sheinbaum will launch?
So far, the price of the Olinia electric car has not been revealed, but it is expected that its cost will not be very high, compared to other brands. However, it is important to consider that vehicles of this type have a price of around $770,000 to $880,000 pesos. There is no launch date for this new and modern Mexican car.

Adiós, Tesla, hola, OLINIA: Este es el nuevo auto eléctrico mexicano que lanzará Sheinbaum. Precio

¿Cómo será Olinia y cuánto costará? Conoce todos los detalles de este novedoso auto que será fabricado por jóvenes mexicanos.

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The announcement of Mexico’s first national electric vehicle (EV), Olinia, has sparked curiosity among industry experts about the project’s future. Launched by President Claudia Sheinbaum as part of her administration’s strategy to boost Mexico's role in the global automotive and semiconductor markets, Olinia represents a step forward in the country’s shift to electromobility. However, industry leaders caution that the success of this initiative will depend on how it navigates critical market and infrastructure challenges.

“For a Mexican electric vehicle to compete, it must satisfy a specific need at a competitive price, with durability that places it on par with Asian and national cars,” said Salvador Portillo, President, National Chamber of Electrical Manufacturing (CANAME). He also highlighted that while the concept of Olinia is promising, much will depend on how it compares in terms of performance, reliability, and pricing with other alternatives in the market.

Portillo added that beyond competition with foreign automakers, Olinia must also offer a solution that resonates with Mexican consumers. "It is not just about competing in quality and price, but also delivering on the expectations of users when it comes to performance and reliability," he said. Olinia, according to him, must carve out a niche by addressing key challenges such as affordability and ease of use in a country where EV adoption remains relatively low.

A major hurdle for Olinia’s success, according to experts, will be the integration of EVs into Mexico’s existing infrastructure. Portillo emphasized the importance of ensuring the vehicle can easily access charging points across the country. “It is crucial that Olinia responds to a real need and is aligned with the development of technologies such as solar or wind energy. It must also comply with operability protocols to ensure it can be powered at existing charging stations,” said Portillo.

Lorenzo Ortego, Director General, Voltway, echoed the need for clarity in how the Olinia project will target the market. While he welcomed the government’s recognition of electromobility as a strategic priority, he stressed that success will depend on how well the vehicle fits the needs of a specific user base. “We have seen successful examples with buses, like those from Dina, which focused on the right market segment. But we need more information about the type of vehicle being developed for Olinia,” Ortego stated.

Ortego suggested that a small, urban-focused electric vehicle might be the most practical option for this kind of project, particularly given the experience levels of Mexico’s automotive industry. “Developing a larger vehicle with higher capacity would require a lot of experience in the industry. I think a small, urban vehicle could be more viable,” said Ortego.

In addition to the Olinia project, experts like Ortego are urging the government to consider the broader context of Mexico’s transportation needs. “Electrifying public transport should be a priority,” Ortego said, pointing to the potential benefits of continuing to electrify Metrobús lines in Mexico City.

However, Ortego also emphasized that the Olinia project offers an opportunity for Mexico to advance its automotive industry in a way that could go beyond vehicle assembly. "If this project succeeds, Mexico should aim not only to assemble vehicles but also to design and manufacture complete vehicles," he said.

Alongside the development of a national electric vehicle, the country is also looking to ramp up semiconductor production and exploit its lithium reserves for EV battery production. President Sheinbaum’s administration has made clear that local expertise and resources will be critical to these efforts.

Experts Highlight Challenges for Mexico's National EV Olinia

Olinia represents a step forward in the country’s shift toward electromobility. Yet, experts highlight concerns.

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