Tag: Electric bus
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...
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...
Daimler Buses Solutions initiates construction of e-bus depot in The Hague
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 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...
Billion-dollar boost: EPA fuels clean school buses in the U.S.
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...
Proterra’s electric buses are here to stay, as Phoenix Motorcars announce acquisition
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...
Oxford Brookes University rolls out their new electric bus fleet
Oxford Brookes charges on, swapping its BROOKESbus fleet for 21-strong electric bus fleet in collaboration with Oxford Bus Company.BROOKESbus has saved 1.5 million car journeys and 15 million kg of carbon emissions.Oxford Brookes...
FirstGroup PLC and Hitachi forge alliance over £100 million worth of electric bus batteries
FirstGroup PLC and Hitachi announce a strategic partnership revolving around electric bus batteries.The 50:50 joint venture, NextGen AssetCo Limited, will acquire £100 million worth of electric bus batteries.Anticipated benefits include boosted adjusted earnings, substantial...
Transport UK Group and Wrightbus unite to propel zero emissions buses across London
Wrightbus energises Abellio's Transport for London lineup with 80 zero emissions buses, including 24 GB Kite and 56 StreetDeck Electroliners.The 2024 Kite models set the safety bar high, while StreetDeck Electroliners features cutting-edge interiors,...
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