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Alexander Dennis partners with KleanDrive to convert diesel buses to electric

Bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis has launched AD Repower, a service to convert the powertrain of its customers existing fleets from diesel to fully-electric.Alexander Dennis has partnered with KleanDrive, experts in electric bus conversions, to...

EO Charging and Horizon Energy Ventures partner to expand UK electric bus infrastructure

Fleet charging firm EO Charging and green energy financiers Horizon Energy Ventures have launched a new partnership, in an effort to jointly deliver fully-funded energy infrastructure projects for the UK's electric public transportation fleets.Focusing...

First Bus opens up its depot charging infrastructure to the EV public, with First Charge

Leading UK bus operator First Bus has opened the first of fifteen bus depots for public EV charging, sharing its existing charging infrastructure for its growing electric bus fleet with the public, essentially transforming...

UK’s First Bus opens its electrified Hengrove depot, supporting 74 electric buses for Bristol

The UK city of Bristol is set to benefit from another 74 electric buses joining its public transport fleet, after the official opening of First Bus' refurbished Hengrove depot in the city.The refurbishment has...

Plymouth receives first of fifty electric buses, in major electrification drive

The UK city of Plymouth has made a significant order of fifty electric buses, with the first of these new buses arriving in the city's transport fleet this month.The major electrification drive has been...

MAN to begin production of its first electric coach from 2026

MAN Truck & Bus is set to be the first major European OEM to bring a fully-electric long-distance coach to market, with its newly-revealed Lion's Coach E set to start series production from 2026.Other...

Delhi adds 400 new electric buses under DEVi scheme for a world-leading EV fleet

Delhi launched 400 electric buses under the DEVi scheme, expanding its smart, eco-friendly public transport fleet.JBM Auto provided 120 ECOLIFE buses and operates a large Delhi-NCR plant producing 20,000 electric buses annually.Each zero-emission bus...

Oxford is leading the UK by example with 55 new electric buses from Stagecoach West

Oxford is leading the UK in electric public transport with 55 new electric buses, reducing pollution.A report showed nitrogen oxide emissions dropped from 40% to 32% in 2022, following the introduction of 159 electric...

Siemens drives Italy’s emobility transition with a bus network and logistics overhaul

Siemens eMobility is driving Italy’s transition to sustainable transport by electrifying buses and logistics networks.In Tuscany, 73 zero-emission bus chargers are being installed, while 120 logistics sites gain high-power chargers.These projects integrate renewable energy...

Falcon Coaches partners with VEV to decarbonise Surrey’s bus fleet and upgrade the UK’s transport network

Falcon Coaches is electrifying its fleet with 13 new electric buses, set for delivery in 2026, with VEV.VEV is upgrading the West Byfleet depot, adding a 1.5 MVA grid to support 35 electric buses.Surrey...

Kempower continues charging network expansion across Europe with Austrian bus partnership

Kempower supports NIGGBUS in electrifying ten buses by 2025, reducing 680 tons of annual CO₂ emissions.The company’s fast-charging solutions ensure efficient operation with 10 Satellites and 2 Power Units installed.Kempower is expanding across Europe...

New Irizar electric buses bring new tram-like tech to London’s Route 358

London’s Route 358 now has 20 advanced electric buses by Irizar with fast six-minute pantograph charging for efficient operation.The buses offer USB ports, safety enhancements, and advanced features like cameras and speed-limiting technology for...
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VEV and Stagecoach collaborate to power over 150 electric buses across the UK

VEV is installing high-power charging and solar power systems across four Stagecoach depots, supporting over 150 electric buses.Stagecoach is testing a shared charging hub in Aberdeen to increase charger efficiency by allowing third-party use.The...

Transforming school transport: First Student hits 4 million electric school bus miles

First Student has driven over 4 million miles on electric school buses, improving safety and reducing noise.The company’s First Charge technology speeds up electrification by cutting installation costs and eliminating trenching needs.First Student plans...

India to deploy 100,000 electric buses by 2030

Bharat Urban Megabus Mission will introduce 100,000 electric buses in major cities across India by 2030.The government targets 60% of motorised trips via public transport and 50% by walking or cycling.With a 1.75 lakh...

First Bus orders 30 electric bus conversions from NewPower, kick-starting Wrightbus’s conversion career

Wrightbus's NewPower converts diesel buses to electric, offering a more sustainable and cost-effective alternative to new electric buses.First Bus has ordered 30 converted buses, reducing CO2 emissions by 2,100 tonnes annually and supporting their...

Wrightbus launches NewPower to convert 500 diesel buses to electric annually in the UK

Wrightbus's NewPower initiative aims to replace diesel engines with zero-emission electric powertrains, decarbonising bus fleets cost-effectively.The conversion process takes three weeks, handles six buses at a time, and allows up to 500 annual conversions.Wrightbus...

Equipmake continues to convert as it upgrades 10 Golden Tours buses to electric in London

Equipmake contracts Golden Tours to convert ten London tour buses to electric using ZED technology.Conversion emphasises sustainability and efficiency, featuring advanced thermal management and cost-effective repowering.Partnership follows initial £2 million order, expected to save...

First Bus opens its rapid-charging bus depot to the public 

First Bus unveils innovative EV charging hub in Summercourt, Cornwall, with eight rapid-charging points.Users and local businesses can access rapid charging at 69p per kWh, aiding in the transition to electric vehicles.With a £1...

UK government invests £143 million in electric buses to improve public transport

UK government invests £143 million in nearly a thousand new electric buses.Priority given to rural areas to improve public transport networks.Initiative aims to support UK jobs, boost the economy, and pave the way for...

Volvo introduces a pivotal advancement in electric bus technology: The BZR Electric platform

Volvo Buses introduces BZR Electric platform: A huge step in electric bus technologyAdaptable design targets intercity and commuter operations globallyFocus on safety and versatility sets new standards in emobilityThe Volvo BZR Electric Platform is...

SWARCO Smart Charging unveils electric bus charging hub at crucial Sheffield interchange in the UK

SWARCO Smart Charging unveils Electric Bus Charging Hub at Sheffield InterchangeHub features four 100kW CCS chargers, capable of charging eight buses simultaneouslyInitiative supported by UK government funding, part of South Yorkshire's move towards zero-emission...

Touring in style: City Sightseeing Oxford unveils its fully electric bus fleet

City Sightseeing Oxford unveils entirely electric bus fleet during English Tourism Week.Transition signifies a significant step towards sustainability in public transport.Investment highlights commitment to Oxfordshire's visitor economy, with enhanced passenger features and safety measures.City...

Tootbus teams up with VEV to save over 15,000 kg in carbon emissions per year across London bus operations

Tootbus teams up with VEV for a 15,567kg annual carbon emission reduction goal.Aiming to convert 30+ buses to electric by 2029, with three already transitioned.VEV provides 100% renewable power, ten chargers, and a solar...
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