Tag: Electric bus

Building on a number of significant recent moves by First Bus to push forward on electrification of its various UK bus fleets, the transport operator has now announced plans to electrify its Taunton and...

UK bus operator, First Bus, will make an investment of £12.7 million into the Scottish city of Aberdeen, adding a total of 36 electric buses to the city's fleet.This will include 24 brand new...

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...

The UK city of Coventry is set to see another 64 fully-electric buses join its network, with local bus operator Stagecoach making a £33m-plus investment, set to add 31 electric buses from Alexander Dennis,...

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...

The UK town of Warrington is continuing its process towards having a fully-electric bus fleet, after local bus operator, Warrington's Own Buses, announced the arrival of the first electric double decker buses to the...

Alexander Dennis has delivered the first examples of its fully-electric Enviro100EV bus, which it nicknames the 'midibus' - thanks to its short 8.5 metre length allowing for even more versatility in where it can...

Schiphol Airport, the fourth busiest in Europe by passenger number, has placed an order with MAN for 52 MAN Lion's City 12 E buses, to be used as passenger and crew transportation across the...

Europe-wide passenger transport operator, Arriva, has placed an order for 187 fully-electric buses to join its fleet in the Netherlands.This includes 157 units from manufacturer VDL, and an additional 30 from Solaris.The significant addition...

Go-Ahead, which provides bus services across the United Kingdom, including in London, has announced an investment worth half a billion pounds with Wrightbus, to bring more zero-emission buses to UK roads.The money will help...

UK bus operator, First Bus, is further building on its national electrification of its fleet, with £59 million set to be spent on making two major bus depots, in Bristol and Weston-super-Mare, ready to...

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA), which helps operate public transport in six key regions of the Liverpool area, has confirmed plans to add another 50 fully-electric double decker buses to the city's...

London's electricity distributor, UK Power Networks, has announced a £4 million investment to build a new 4.5 MW connection at Arriva's bus depot in Thornton Heath, London, to add to the capital's electric bus...

As part of German Munich Airport's decarbonisation efforts, which include having 100% zero-emission ground vehicles by the end of the decade, the airport has placed in an order for 49 fully-electric MAN buses.The first...

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...

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...

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 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 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...

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...

Daimler Buses Solutions commences e-bus depot construction in The Hague for completion in Q3 2024.Project entails 41 charging stations with 122 points, supporting HTM Personenvervoer NV's bus depot electrification.Highlights commitment to sustainable mobility through...

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...

Over 2,700 electric and low-emission vehicles are headed to 280 school districts across 37 states.Ditching diesel for electric buses looks to protect the health of 7 million children, especially in low-income and rural communities.Grants...

Phoenix Motorcars secures Proterra Transit, ensuring the continued presence of Proterra electric buses on the roads.The agreement comes just months after Proterra filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.The $10 million offer follows Volvo Group's...