Tag: electric buses
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...
48 new MAN electric buses hit the streets of Hamburg, Germany
VHH adds 48 MAN electric buses, boosting its electric fleet to 183 out of 750.The buses feature large mobility areas, illuminated stop buttons, door air conditioning, and trial cameras replacing mirrors.These buses, part of...
Auto Trader’s The Road to 2035: Challenges and opportunities for electric vehicle adoption in the UK
Auto Trader's new "The Road to 2035" report is now live, sharing insights on the UK's electric vehicle uptake.Despite government incentives, private new EV sales slow, but used EVs are in demand.The high demand...
Dallas teams up with Ford Pro to electrify city fleet
The City of Dallas partners with Ford Pro to transition their 5,400 vehicle fleet to electric by 2040.Ford Pro installs charging stations and provides software to optimise charging, saving the city money on energy.This...
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...
Oxford’s electric buses are upgrading with an £82.5 million investment
Oxford introduces 159 electric buses in a £82.5 million initiative for sustainable public transportation.Collaborative funding from government schemes, council, and bus operators fuels the transition.Electric buses in operation, charging hubs established, marking a historic...
Electrifying London: The UK capital’s Big Bus Tours just got more sustainable
Equipmake expands deal with Big Bus Tours to repower 20 double-deck buses with ZED technology.ZED includes a 327kWh battery for a 120-mile range; fleet delivery by January 2025.Repowering emphasizes cost savings and environmental benefits...
