One week to go: world premiere of the Solaris Urbino 40 electric in Chicago

One week to go: world premiere of the Solaris Urbino 40 electric in Chicago
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On October 5, 2026, during APTA TRANSform & EXPO in Chicago, Solaris will unveil the Solaris Urbino 40 electric – the first bus in the brand’s portfolio designed specifically for the U.S. market.

Just one week to go until we meet in Chicago. Join us for the premiere on October 5 at 3:00 PM local time at Solaris Booth #419.

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Solaris Bus & Coach sp. z o.o. is a leading producer of city and intercity buses in Europe. It focuses on the development of low-emission and zero-emission vehicles, i. e. electric and hydrogen buses as well as trolleybuses. Almost 30,000 Solaris vehicles have been delivered so far and they ply the streets in 850 towns and cities across 33 countries located throughout Europe as well as beyond it. Solaris is part of the Spanish CAF Group (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles) S.A. From conception, to the design and manufacturing phases, all Solaris buses are produced in Poland. All activities undertaken by the company are in line with its mission, which is reflected in the brand’s promise: to change the image of public transport. Solaris also actively partners with public transport operators and provides them with comprehensive support in their transition to zero-emission mobility. Solaris products have been repeatedly awarded for quality and innovation. The Urbino 18 hydrogen bus has won the prestigious 'Bus of the Year 2025' title.

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Mateusz Figaszewski

Institutional Partnerships and External Relations Director

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