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£110 Million Programme to Enhance Liverpool City Region Bus Network
Mayor Steve Rotheram has unveiled a 110 million GBP programme to significantly improve the Liverpool City Region bus network.
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Stagecoach Orders 41 Alexander Dennis Electric Buses in London
Stagecoach has ordered 41 Alexander Dennis electric buses to operate on behalf of Transport for London (TfL).
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$1.5 Billion in Funding to Modernise US Bus Fleets
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has awarded 1.5 billion USD to support 117 projects that will modernise US bus fleets.
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Golden Dragon Provides Electric Bus Technology Training in Africa
Golden Dragon is delivering an electric bus technology training programme in Africa focussed on electric vehicles and energy storage.
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ÜSTRA Relies on PSI's Charging Management System
ÜSTRA Hannoversche Verkehrsbetriebe AG has commissioned the PSIsmartcharging load and charging management system from PSI Transcom.
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First Bus Places Largest Order for Yutong Electric Buses from Pelican
First Bus has placed the largest-ever order for Yutong electric buses with UK importer, Pelican Bus and Coach.
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Stagecoach Orders 158 Yutong Electric Buses from Pelican
Stagecoach is expanding its electric vehicle fleet with an order for 158 Yutong electric buses from Pelican Bus and Coach.
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Ember to Expand UK's First Fully Electric Intercity Coach Service
Scottish coach operator, Ember has expanded its fleet of electric buses with a 5.6 million GBP loan from Triodos Bank UK.
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Stagecoach Places Record Order for 244 Alexander Dennis Electric Buses
Alexander Dennis has announced a significant order from Stagecoach for 244 next-generation zero-emission buses.
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Wrightbus Has Contributed More than £1.5 Billion to the UK Economy
The rebirth of Wrightbus has contributed more than £1.5 billion to the UK economy thanks to its support for home-grown suppliers.
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King County Metro Explores Use of Hydrogen Buses
King County Metro has stated it will begin exploring the possibility of adding up to four hydrogen fuel cell powered buses to its vehicle fl…
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NFI Group Submits Orders for 53 New Vehicles for Reading Buses
NFI Group has announced it has submitted new orders for 53 new buses for local operator Reading Buses.
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Belle Vue Invests £6 Million in FlixBus Partnership Expansion
Belle Vue Manchester has announced an investment of 6 million GBP into new vehicles as part of its ever-expanding partnership with FlixBus.
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UK: Equipmake Partners with Golden Tours
Equipmake has announced it has secured a contract with Golden Tours to electrify ten Volvo B5 London Tour Buses.
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Translink Unveils Ulsterbus in Northern Ireland
Translink has unveiled the brand new Ulsterbus, the first of its kind to be put into operation in Northern Ireland.
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Hermes Reveals New Generation of Citea Buses in Eindhoven
Hermes recently unveiled its new line of Citea buses to the public.
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BYD and Ikarus to Debut at InnoTrans 2024 Bus Display
InnoTrans has announced that bus manufacturers, BYD and Ikarus will exhibit at the trade fair for the first time in 2024.
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UK: Solar Panel Installation to Power Tootbus Electric Fleet
Tootbus, has secured approval to install roof-mounted VEV solar panels on its Wandsworth depot to power its electric fleet.
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BYD Unveils BD11 Double-Decker Electric Bus in London
At a global premiere, BYD has unveiled its BYD BD11 double-decker electric bus featuring a Blade Battery chassis in London, UK.
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First & WYCA Announce £11.2 Million Investment for Bramley Depot
First Bus and West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) have announced a 11.2 million GBP investment into the operator's Bramley depot.
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60 New Electric Buses Introduced into New York City
United States Governor Kathy Hochul has introduced 60 new electric buses for operation in three New York City boroughs.
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New Flyer to Supply Up to 1,300 Buses to NJ TRANSIT
NFI subsidiary, New Flyer of America has been awarded a contract to supply up to 1,300 clean-diesel buses to NJ TRANSIT in New Jersey.
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BC Transit Confirms New Orders for Electric Buses
BC Transit has confirmed that 66 electric buses are currently on order from Nova Bus and New Flyer to operate in British Columbia, Canada.
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Belgium: Irizar to Supply Up to 100 Electric Buses to De Lijn
De Lijn has awarded a framework agreement to Irizar e-mobility for the supply of up to 100 electric Irizar ie tram buses.
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Wrightbus Plans Further Expansion in Europe
UK bus manufacturer, Wrightbus has unveiled plans for widespread expansion across Europe following 12 months of successful growth.
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Daimler Buses to Supply 19 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro Electric Buses to Osnabrück
SWO Mobil has ordered 19 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro electric buses from Daimler Buses for operations in Osnabrück, Germany.
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Yutong Will Unveil Four High-end Pure Electric Models at NME Auto Show
Yutong will display the latest pure electric technology at Next Mobility Exhibition Auto Show, Italy from 8-10 May 2024.
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MBTA to Order Up to 460 Electric Buses from New Flyer
New Flyer will initially supply 80 Xcelsior CHARGE NG electric buses to MBTA in Boston, with options to supply an additional 380.
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Czech Republic: 8 Škoda 32 Tr Trolleybuses Ordered in Pardubice
In the Czech Republic, the city of Pardubice has ordered eight additional twelve-metre Škoda 32 Tr trolleybuses.
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Roam and CBS to Deploy 200 Electric Buses in Kenya
Roam has partnered with County Bus Service (CBS) with the aim of deploying 200 electric buses in Kenya by the end of 2026.
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US: IndyGo Unveils Purple Line BRT Electric Buses
IndyGo has unveiled its articulated electric bus manufactured by RIDE to operate on the new Purple Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route.
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9 Solaris Urbino 18 Articulated Hydrogen Buses Ordered for Frankfurt
In-der-City-Bus GmbH (ICB) has ordered 9 Solaris Urbino 18 articulated hydrogen buses for operation in Frankfurt am Main.
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US: Hallandale Beach Unveils New Electric Bus Fleet
Hallandale Beach has unveiled a brand new all-electric, zero-emission bus fleet for operation within the city.
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Alexander Dennis Enviro100EV Electric Bus Trialed in Guernsey
An Alexander Dennis next-generation Enviro100EV electric bus has completed on-road trials with CT Plus in Guernsey.
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Canada: Nova Bus Delivers 3 LFSe+ Electric Buses to Banff
The Bow Valley Regional Transit Services Commission in Banff, Alberta has ordered its first LFSe+ battery electric buses from Nova Bus.
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UK: Electric Buses Rolled Out in Portsmouth, Fareham and Gosport
First Bus South has announced that its first electric buses have entered service in Portsmouth, Fareham and Gosport.
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Karsan Launches Finland's First Autonomous Electric Bus
Karsan has delivered an Autonomous e-ATAK electric bus developed in cooperation with ADASTEC to Vy Group in Tampere, Finland.
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Automated Bus Consortium Issues RFS for Highly Automated Transit Buses
The Automated Bus Consortium has released a new request for solutions (RFS) to procure heavy-duty highly automated transit buses.
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Lithuania: First Škoda 32 Tr Trolleybus for Vilniaus Commences Testing
Škoda Group has commenced the type tests and homologation process for the trolleybuses ordered for Vilniaus, Lithuania.
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Karsan to Deliver Additional e-ATA Electric Buses to Romania
Karsan has been contracted to deliver 25 10-metre e-ATA electric buses to the city of Iași in Romania, expanding its presence in the country…
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First Bus to Invest £89 Million in 178 Zero-Emission Buses
First Bus is investing 89 million GBP to procure 178 zero-emission buses and the corresponding infrastructure in four regions in the UK.
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Go-Ahead Group Fleet to Surpass 1,100 Zero-Emission Buses
The Go-Ahead Group has achieved a new milestone by surpassing a total of 1,100 zero-emission buses ordered for its fleet.
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Cologne Orders 20 Additional Hydrogen Buses from Solaris
Regionalverkehr Köln GmbH (RVK) has placed its fourth order of Solaris hydrogen-powered buses to operate in Cologne, Germany.
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£143 Million in ZEBRA Funding to Roll Out 950 Zero-Emission Buses
The UK government is investing 143 million GBP to roll out an additional 955 zero-emission buses through its ZEBRA scheme.
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UK: Yutong E12 Electric Buses Deployed in Nottingham
Twelve Yutong E12 fully electric buses are being rolled out in Nottingham, UK to provide more sustainable local transport services.
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US: GILLIG to Supply Up to 395 Electric Buses to King County Metro
GILLIG has won a contract to supply up to 395 battery electric buses for King County Metro in Washington state.
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Île-de-France Mobilités Tests Bi-Articulated Electric Bus
The bi-articulated electric bus designed for Île-de-France Mobilités by Van Hool, Kiepe Electric and Alstom has completed its first test run…
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UK: National Express Unveils New Van Hool Altano TDX21 Coach
National Express has unveiled the first of 25 new Van Hool Altano TDX21 tri-axle coaches that are set to enter service in the UK this year.
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Enviro400EV Double-Decker Electric Bus Delivered to Stagecoach in Oxford
Stagecoach has taken delivery of the first of 55 double-decker Alexander Dennis electric buses for operations in Oxford, UK.
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New Flyer to Supply Up to 2,090 Xcelsior Transit Buses to New York
NFI's New Flyer of America has been awarded contracts from the New York City Transit Authority to supply up to 2,090 Xcelsior buses.
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Wrightbus’s Zero-Emissions Vehicle Being Trialled in Dorset
A battery-electric bus manufactured by Wrightbus is being trialled in Dorset to demonstrate its zero-emission capabilities.
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GILLIG Delivers 35 CNG Buses to Albuquerque
Albuquerque's transit agency, ABQ RIDE has received its first 35 CNG buses from GILLIG and has ordered an additional 18 units.
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UK: Wrightbus Double-Deck Electric Bus Trialled in Dorset
Morebus, which is part of the Go-Ahead Group, is trialling a Wrightbus battery-electric Electroliner bus in Dorset, UK.
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Vietnam Warmly Welcomes 207 Golden Dragon City Buses
Recently, a total number of 207 units Golden Dragon city buses were fully assembled at the bus maker’s Haicang production base in Xiamen.
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Bee Network Buses Commence Service in Bolton and Wigan
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has rolled out a new fleet of Bee Network buses in Bolton and Wigan.
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Long-Range Electric Buses Delivered to TriMet in Oregan
The first of TriMet's new battery-electric buses manufactured by GILLIG have been delivered to Portland, Oregon.
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GILLIG Expands Engineering Capacity in Colorado
GILLIG has opened a new engineering centre in Colorado with its acquisition of select assets from Lightning eMotors and Lightning Systems.
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National Express Trials Yutong's GTe14 Electric Coach
National Express will be the first coach operator in the UK to trial Yutong’s new GTe14 tri-axle battery-electric coach.
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Alexander Dennis’ Enviro400EV Tests as Most Efficient Double Deck Electric Bus
Alexander Dennis’ next-generation Enviro400EV is now the most efficient electric double-decker bus tested to Zemo Partnership standards.
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Germany: Wrightbus to Supply Hydrogen Buses in Saarland
Wrightbus has received an order to supply 28 Kite Hydroliner single-decker hydrogen buses to Saarbahn GmbH in Saarland, Germany.
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Yutong Delivers 214 Electric Buses to Chile
Yutong has completed the delivery of 214 battery-electric buses from China for operation in Santiago, Chile.
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FlixBus Pilots Electric Coach Service in England and Wales
FlixBus has announced that it will be piloting the first 100% electric long-distance coach service in England and Wales from 21 March.
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Canada: Bus Services to Be Enhanced in Banff
New bus service improvements in Banff will include the purchase of hybrid vehicles and the creation of a new transit express lane.
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Exploring Hybrid Electric Vehicles and the Role of Coach Builders
Wrightbus delves into the world of hybrid electric vehicles and the pivotal role of coach builders in bringing them to life.
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Stagecoach Orders 16 Wrightbus Electric Buses for London
Stagecoach has ordered an additional 16 battery-electric double-decker buses from Wrightbus to operate in London.
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Norway: Yutong's U2 Electric Bus Completes Arctic Circle Testing
Yutong's U12 battery electric bus has completed an extreme cold challenge in the Arctic Circle through Kirkenes, Norway.
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Foothill Transit Orders 12 Enviro500EV Double-Decker Buses in California
Alexander Dennis Limited has been awarded a contract to supply 12 Enviro500EV double-decker electric buses to Foothill Transit in California…
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Romania: Galați Orders 40 Solaris Electric Buses
Galați, Romania has ordered 40 new battery electric buses from Solaris, including 20 Urbino 9 LE electric and 20 Urbino 12 electric models.
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US: $1.5 Billion in Federal Funding to Modernise Bus Fleets
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced the availability of 1.5 billion USD to help modernise and decarbonise bus fleets across the US…
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Sound Transit Orders 33 Enviro500EV Electric Buses for Seattle
Sound Transit has ordered 33 Enviro500EV electric double-decker buses from Alexander Dennis for use in the Seattle metropolitan area.
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Arriva London Orders 87 Wrightbus Electric Buses
Wrightbus has won a contract to supply 87 new electric buses to Arriva London for operation in the UK capital.
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Czech Republic: Škoda to Deliver New Trolleybuses to České Budějovice
Škoda Group has received a contract to deliver 35 Škoda 33Tr trolleybuses to České Budějovice in the Czech Republic.
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Pioneering Zero-Emissions Transport: Hydrogen Buses in London
Wrightbus delves into the world of zero-emissions vehicles & explores the role of hydrogen buses in London's sustainable transportation land…
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Ebusco Signs New 14 Bus Contract with VR Sverige
Ebusco has signed a contract with Swedish public transport operator, VR Sverige, for the order of 14 3.0 18-metre electric buses.
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Solaris to Supply 38 Hydrogen Buses for Barcelona
Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB) has ordered 38 zero-emission Urbino hydrogen buses from Solaris.
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Tootbus Partners with VEV to Electrify London Sightseeing Service
Tootbus has partnered with e-fleet solutions provider, VEV to deliver an 'end-to-end green service' for its London sightseeing operations.
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Electric Buses in the UK Leading the Way to Zero Emission Vehicles
Electric buses have emerged as a promising answer to the challenges posed by traditional combustion engine vehicles.
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Germany: Solaris to Supply 18 Hydrogen Buses in Essen
German transport operator, Ruhrbahn GmbH has contracted Solaris to supply 19 hydrogen buses to Essen, Germany.
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US: Blue Bird Receives Record Electric School Bus Order in LA
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has contracted Blue Bird to deliver 180 electric school buses.
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US: Pace Unveils New GILLIG Battery-Electric Bus
Pace Suburban Bus has unveiled its brand-new battery-electric Gillig bus.
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Exploring Hybrid Electric Vehicles and the Role of Coach Builders
In the quest for greener and more sustainable transportation options, hybrid electric vehicles have emerged as a significant step forward.
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Rediscovering the Charm of Double-Decker Buses
Wrightbus delivers a brief historical insight into the legacy of the double decker bus.
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IVECO Bus to Supply 411 Electric Buses in Rome
IVECO Bus has won its largest zero-emission order in Italy, with a contract to deliver 411 electric buses to ATAC in Rome.
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UK: 159 Electric Buses to Launch in Oxford
Oxfordshire County Council, Go-Ahead’s Oxford Bus Company and Stagecoach are launching 159 Wrightbus and Alexander Dennis electric buses.
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Go-Ahead London Trials Wrightbus Electroliner
Bus operator, Go-Ahead London, has announced it is currently trialling the use of Wrightbus' StreetDeck Electroliner.
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Düsseldorf Orders 12 Solaris Hydrogen Buses
German transportation operator, Rheinbahn Düsseldorf, has placed an order for 10 Solaris Urbino 12 hydrogen buses.
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CES 2024: MAN and ABB Collaborate on Megawatt Charging System
At CES, MAN Truck & Bus and ABB E-mobility have announced a collaboration to deliver a megawatt charging system for long-distance services.
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US: $1 Billion in Funding to Roll Out Clean School Buses
The Biden-Harris Administration and the US Environmental Protection Agency have awarded nearly 1 billion USD to purchase clean school buses.
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US: 6 GILLIG Electric Buses Enter Service in Pinellas County
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) in Florida has introduced its first six GILLIG battery-electric buses.
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BYD Delivers 20 Electric Buses to Mexico City
BYD Mexico has delivered 20 electric buses to Mexico City Metrobús as part of an order for 55 100% electric buses.
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Germany: Ebusco to Deliver 23 Electric Buses to Stadtwerke Potsdam
Ebusco has signed a contract to deliver 23 new electric buses to public transport operator, Verkehrsbetrieb Potsdam (ViP).
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Belgium: De Lijn Orders 92 Electric Buses from BYD Europe
De Lijn, the public transport operator in Flanders, Belgium, has ordered 92 12-metre electric buses from BYD Europe.
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India: Tata Motors Supplies 100 Electric Buses to ASTC
Tata Motors has supplied 100 new electric buses to the Assam State Transportation Corporation (ASTC).
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BVG Berlin Orders 50 Solaris Urbino 18 Electric Buses
Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) has ordered 50 Solaris Urbino 18 electric buses for operations in Berlin, Germany.
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Mexico: Irizar e-mobility Delivers Its First Buses outside Europe
Irizar e-mobility has launched into the international market with the delivery of 32 electric buses for the state of Yucatán, Mexico.
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New York MTA to Purchase 205 Electric Buses
New York's MTA is investing 552.8 million USD in purchasing low-floor battery-electric and clean diesel buses.
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Karsan Debuts e-JEST Electric Minibus in Japan
Electric bus manufacturer, Karsan has announced its debut in Japan with the launch of its e-JEST right-hand drive minibus.
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Yutong New Energy Buses Showcase at CIB EXPO
Yutong Bus showcased both its new YUWEI battery electric double-deck bus E10DD and city bus Yuguang E8 MAX at this year's CIB EXPO.
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Solaris Set to Deliver 105 Electric Buses to Milan
Solaris Bus & Coach has secured a new contract to supply 105 additional Urbino 18 electric buses to Milan.
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Spain: Alsa Introduces Six New 100% Electric Fleet Lines
Spanish mobility operator Alsa has introduced six new electric vehicle fleet lines in Geneva.
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Italy: IVECO BUS to Deliver 153 Electric Buses to Milan
IVECO BUS has won a contract to supply 153 electric buses to Azienda Trasporti Milanesi S.p.A. (ATM) in Milan, Italy.
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US: SamTrans to Order Up to 108 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Buses
In California. the San Mateo County Transit District has approved the purchase of up to 108 hydrogen fuel cell electric buses for SamTrans.
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Otokar to Deliver 29 Electric e-Centro Microbuses in Italy
Otokar has been contracted to supply 29 electric e-Centro microbuses for public transport services across Italy.
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Golden Dragon Won Two Major Awards
Golden Dragon’s Navigator coach recently won Business Reception Pioneer Award & its Pivot E12 electric bus won an Urban Travel Pioneer Award…
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Solaris to Deliver 12 Articulated Urbino 18 Electric Buses to Warsaw
The Warsaw Public Transport Authority (ZTM) has ordered twelve articulated Urbino 18 electric buses from Solaris Bus & Coach.
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Yutong New Energy Buses on World’s Roads
Yutong new energy buses are showing strong development momentum around the world and have realised global layout.
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Netherlands: IVECO BUS to Supply 140 Electric Buses to Qbuzz
IVECO BUS has won a major tender to supply 140 electric CROSSWAY and E-WAY buses to Qbuzz in the Netherlands.
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US: Spokane Transit Orders Its First Double Decker Buses from Alexander Dennis
NFI subsidiary, Alexander Dennis will supply seven Enviro500 double decker buses to Spokane Transit Authority in Washington state.
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Stagecoach Confirmed as Launch Customer for Alexander Dennis' Enviro100EV
Alexander Dennis has confirmed that Stagecoach is its launch customer for the Enviro100EV small electric bus, with an order for 20 units.
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Singapore LTA Further Electrifies Its Bus Fleet
Contracts to deliver 360 electric buses and their charging infrastructure have been awarded to four companies across Singapore.
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VDL's New Generation Citea Travels Over 500km on a Single Charge
VDL Bus & Coach has demonstrated that its new generation Citea electric bus can cover more than 500 kilometres under operating conditions.
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Germany: Daimler Buses Delivers Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G Fuel Cell Buses to RNV
Daimler Buses has delivered its first series-production Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G fuel cell articulated buses to Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr (RNV).
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Australia: Transit Systems to Deploy Victoria's First Hydrogen Buses
Transit Systems will soon deploy Victoria's first hydrogen buses around Melbourne, Australia as part of the state's zero-emission trial.
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Wrightbus Electric Buses Launched in Oxford
Wrightbus has launched a new series of zero-emission electric buses in Oxford as part of the city's effort to achieve net zero by 2040.
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Dublin Bus' Summerhill Depot Completes EV Charging Works
New vehicle charging facilities at Dublin Bus' Summerhill Depot have been completed and are due to enter operation this week.
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Double-Articulated Škoda-Solaris Trolleybus to Operate in Prague
DPP, Škoda and Solaris have presented the double-articulated trolleybus that will operate to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG).
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Abellio Orders 80 Wrightbus Electric Buses for London
Wrightbus has been awarded a new contract to deliver a further 80 electric buses to Abellio for operation in London.
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Italy: Karsan Delivers 18-Metre e-ATA Electric Bus to Bologna
Karsan has commenced deliveries of its 18-metre e-ATA electric buses ordered by TPER for service in Bologna, Italy.
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BYD to Supply Electric Buses for Canadian Customers
BYD will supply four Dreamer Type D Battery Electric Buses to Attridge Transportation and York University in Canada.
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UK: Abellio Debuts New Single Deck EV Fleet in London
Abellio has officially debuted its brand-new line of single-deck electric buses, the e.City Gold, in London.
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Arriva to Expand Its Electric Bus Services in London
Arriva has won an additional two bus contracts and has announced plans to invest in 87 new electric buses in London.
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Washington Metro Launches Its First Electric Buses
Washington Metro's first two 60-foot electric buses have entered service on route W4 from Anacostia to Deanwood.
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Hong Kong: MTR Orders 35 Enviro500EVs from Alexander Dennis
Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation has ordered 35 Enviro500EV electric double-deck buses from NFI subsidiary, Alexander Dennis.
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Yutong Delivers 263 More Buses to Saudi Arabia
Yutong has delivered another 263 units for the TGA long-distance passenger transport project of Saudi Transport Development Authority.
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Dancer Bus Presents Lightweight Electric Buses at Smart City Expo
Dancer Bus has presented two fully electric buses at the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona, Spain.
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RTC Launches 4 Electric Buses in Southern Nevada
The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) has launched a fleet of four new electric buses.
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Karsan Announces Launch into US Market
Karsan has signed a distributorship agreement with Damera to supply its electric buses in the US.
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Northern Ireland Minister Hails Green Innovation at Wrightbus
Northern Ireland Office Minister Steve Baker has visited transport manufacturer Wrightbus to hear about the company’s plans for the future.
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$248 Million to Enhance Transit in British Columbia
The Government of Canada, the Province of British Columbia and BC Transit are investing $248.5mn in buses and public transit infrastructure.…
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Arriva Orders 34 Wrightbus Electric Buses in London
Wrightbus has received a new order to supply 34 Electroliner electric double-decker buses to Arriva in London.
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Alexander Dennis Unveils Its Latest Electric Buses
NFI subsidiary, Alexander Dennis has unveiled its latest next-generation electric buses: the Enviro100EV and Enviro400EV.
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First Bus Launches Wrightbus Electric Buses in Norwich
In Norwich, First Bus has started operating its first seven StreetDeck Electroliner electric buses manufactured by Wrightbus.
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France's First Autonomous Bus Starts Trial in Val-de-Marne
France's first autonomous bus recently began its first trial run in Val-de-Marne, a department in île-de-France.
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Volvo Buses Introduces Its First Electric Bus in Latin America
Volvo Buses has introduced its first 100% electric city bus in Latin America with a demonstration of its Volvo BZL Electric model.
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Canada: Metrolinx Awards Joint Procurement Contract for Electric Buses
Metrolinx is working with ten transit agencies to continue the company's commitment to electrify bus fleets across Ontario.
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Wrightbus to Supply Additional Hydrogen-Powered Buses in Germany
Northern Ireland-based manufacturer, Wrightbus has received a new order to supply 12 hydrogen-powered buses in Geilenkirchen, Germany.
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Roam Move Electric Shuttle Bus Commences Service in Kenya
Roam has commenced passenger operations of its locally-made Roam Move electric shuttle bus in Nairobi, Kenya.
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Busworld 2023 – Could We Have an Electric Bus World 2030?
Last week, the ZEB Conference at Busworld shed light on whether a zero-emission future is in sight for the bus and coach industries.
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Yutong Wins Two Awards at Busworld Europe 2023
At Busworld Europe 2023 in Brussels, Yutong's premium luxury electric coach, T15E, won awards for Design and Ecology.
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Omnitrans Orders Zero-Emission NFI Buses with Dual-Sided Boarding
NFI has received new orders from California’s Omnitrans to deliver 22 New Flyer electric and hydrogen-powered 40-foot transit buses.
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Hydrogen Coaches to Deliver 1,000km Ranges in Europe
At Busworld, both Irizar and TEMSA presented hydrogen coaches that will deliver ranges of up to 1,000 kilometres on a single refuelling.
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IVECO Bus Launches E-WAY H2 Electric Bus at Busworld
At Busworld, IVECO Bus unveiled its new E-WAY H2 electric bus, which can be powered using plug-in battery charging and hydrogen refuelling.
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Otokar Presents New Zero-Emission Buses at Busworld
On 6 October, Turkish bus manufacturer, Otokar presented four new zero-emission bus models at Busworld Europe.
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MAN Delivers Its First Electric Bus to South Africa
MAN has delivered a Lion's Explorer 12 E electric bus to Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) in Cape Town, South Africa.
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Equipmake to Repower 10 Big Bus Tours Double-Decker Buses
Equipmake has been selected by Big Bus Tours to repower 10 double-decker, open-top buses with its electric drivetrain technology.
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Germany: VDL Bus & Coach to Deliver 50 Electric Citea Buses in Kiel
VDL Bus & Coach has won a contract to supply an additional 50 electric buses for KVG Kieler Verkehrsgesellschaft in Kiel, Germany.
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Wrightbus to Supply Up to 150 Hydrogen Buses to Sizewell C
Wrightbus has signed an agreement with Sizewell C to supply up to 150 hydrogen buses for its nuclear power station construction site.
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Poland: Solaris to Supply 9 Urbino 12 Electric Buses to MZK Opole
Solaris has been selected to supply an additional 9 Urbino 12 electric buses to Miejski Zakład Komunikacyjny (MZK) in Opole, Poland.
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Electric Buses: Ensuring Customers Don’t Get Taken for a Ride
Bus operators face several key challenges when switching fleets to electric vehicles, resulting in a potential impact on passengers.
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Golden Dragon Showcases at CIFIT
Golden Dragon showcased its 5G-connected autonomous driving logistic vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell medium-sized coach at CIFIT.
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Alexander Dennis Partners with Big Rig Manufacturing for Enviro500 Production
Alexander Dennis has appointed Big Rig Manufacturing as its North American build partner to deliver forthcoming Enviro500 bus orders.
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130 Double-Decker Electric Buses Now Operational in Coventry
130 double-decker Enviro400 electric buses manufactured by Alexander Dennis and BYD for National Express Coventry are now in service.
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'Low-Bridge' Double-Decker Electric Buses to Launch in Leicester
Wrightbus’s first double-decker electric ‘low bridge’ buses will launch in Leicester next month for operation by Arriva.
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Roam Launches Roam Move Electric Shuttle Bus in Kenya
Roam has introduced the Roam Move electric shuttle bus to help advance the electrification of transport in Kenya.
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CapMetro Orders 26 NFI Electric Buses for Austin, Texas
CapMetro has executed an option to order 26 battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE NG transit buses from New Flyer to operate in Austin, Texas.
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Solaris Trollino 12 Trolleybus Completes Test Operations in Vancouver
The Solaris Trollino 12 trolleybus has completed a series of test drives in Vancouver, Canada, advancing Solaris' launch into North America.
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BYD Delivers 6 Electric Buses to Baton Rouge
The Capital Area Transit System (CATS) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana has added six BYD | RIDE electric buses to its fleet.
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87 Yutong Apron Buses Exported to Saudi Arabia
The shipping ceremony of 87 apron buses, exported from China to Saudi Arabia, was held in Yutong's New Energy Plant this month.
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Solaris to Deliver 90 Hydrogen Buses to Venice
Solaris has been awarded a contract to supply 90 hydrogen buses to Azienda Veneziana della Mobilita (AVM) in Venice, Italy.
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Italy: 130 Hydrogen Buses Ordered for Bologna and Ferrara
Bologna's municipal public transport operator, TPER has ordered 130 hydrogen buses from Solaris for use in Bologna and Ferrara, Italy.
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UK Government Announces ZEBRA 2 Funding for Zero-Emission Buses
The UK government has announced up to 129 million GBP in funding to help local transport authorities deploy additional zero-emission buses.
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Poland: Solaris to Deliver 5 Electric Buses to Głogów
Gmina Miejska in Głogów, Poland has ordered its first five electric buses and the related charging infrastructure from Solaris.
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Tata Motors Delivers 400 Starbus Electric Buses to Delhi
Tata Motors has delivered 400 Starbus electric buses to the Delhi Transport Corporation via its subsidiary, TML CV Mobility Solutions Ltd.
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Solaris to Deliver 18 Urbino Hydrogen Buses to Cologne
Regionalverkehr Köln (RKV) has placed its third order for Solaris to deliver hydrogen buses to Cologne, Germany.
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Poland: Szczecinek Orders 5 Ikarus Electric Buses
The city of Szczecinek in Poland has ordered five fully electric buses from Hungarian bus manufacturer, Ikarus.
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First York Launches New Fleet of Electric Buses
First Bus has begun rolling out a new fleet of Wrightbus electric buses in York with the view of fully electrifying its fleet this year.
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Transit Systems Deploys Hydrogen Buses in Adelaide
Transit Systems has announced that South Australia's first two hydrogen buses have entered service with Adelaide Metro.
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BYD Delivers 2 BYD | RIDE Electric Buses to Burlington, North Carolina
The City of Burlington in North Carolina has taken delivery of two BYD | RIDE electric buses to operate as part of its Link Transit Fleet.
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TfL Launches Over 80 Electric Buses in Sutton
Transport for London (TfL) has announced that more than 80 electric buses have entered service in the south London borough of Sutton.
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BYD Delivers 10 Double-Decker Electric Buses to Chile
BYD has delivered 10 double-decker BYD B12C01 electric buses to Chile to operate as part of the RED Mobility system in Santiago.
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UK: The Harrogate Bus Company Orders 39 Electric Buses
The Harrogate Bus Company has ordered 39 electric buses to convert its fleet of buses in North Yorkshire to electric power.
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Arlington Transit Orders 4 Battery-Electric Buses
Arlington Transit (ART) has purchased its first four battery-electric buses manufactured by GILLIG to replace aging vehicles in its fleet.
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Yutong Pockets Six Awards in EB-PAC
Yutong won 6 trophies at the 2023 Electric Bus - Performance Assessment Competition (EB-PAC) for its 10.5m and 12m Yuguang electric buses.
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Proterra to Reorganise Business after Filing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Proterra has filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy and has announced that it is now taking action to maximise the value of its business.
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Amtrak Launches Its First Electric Bus on Cascades Thruway Route
The Washington Department of Transportation and Amtrak are replacing a diesel bus on the Amtrak Cascades route with an electric vehicle.
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Blue Bird Delivers 20 Vision Electric School Buses to Miami-Dade County
Blue Bird has delivered 20 Vision electric school buses to Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) in Florida.
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Ebusco to Supply Its First Electric Airport Buses in Frankfurt
Ebusco has been contracted by Fraport to provide its first delivery of electric airport buses for Frankfurt Airport in Germany.
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UK: Pelican to Launch Tri-Axle Electric Coach in 2024
Pelican Bus + Coach has announced that it will be launching the Yutong GTe14 electric coach to the UK market in the first quarter of 2024.
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BYD–Alexander Dennis Partnership Delivers Its 1,500th Electric Bus
BYD UK and Alexander Dennis have handed over its 1,500th electric bus as part of an order for Go-Ahead London.
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Yutong Holds New Vehicle Launch Event in Uzbekistan
Yutong held a product launch event in Samarkand City, Uzbekistan in which its 12-meter C12PRO made its debut to over 100 Yutong partners.
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Transport for London Adds 1,000th Zero-Emission Bus to Its Fleet
Transport for London (TfL) has added the 1000th zero-emission bus to its fleet: a Wrightbus StreetDeck Electroliner operated by Metroline.
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Karsan Wins Consip Tender to Supply Electric Buses in Italy
Karsan has been selected to supply up to 320 electric buses in Italy through a tender launched by public procurement agency, Consip.
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MBTA Orders 80 New Flyer Electric Buses
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has contracted New Flyer of America to supply 80 low-floor battery-electric buses.
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BasiGo and AC Mobility to Bring Electric Buses to Rwanda
BasiGo has partnered with AC Mobility to launch its Pay-As-You-Drive electric bus service in Rwanda.
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How Yutong Battery Electric Bus Takes Extreme Weather
Yutong's battery-powered electric bus can handle all kinds of extreme weather conditions with its plethora of adaptive capabilities.
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Dublin Bus Commences Testing and Training for Electric Fleet
Driver training, vehicle testing and route piloting is now underway on the first battery-electric buses delivered to Dublin.
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Central Ohio Transit Authority Orders 26 NFI Electric Buses
NFI's New Flyer of America will deliver 26 battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE NG transit buses to the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA).
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First Bus to Establish All-Electric Bus Depot in Norwich
First Bus has commenced work to transform its Norwich Roundtree Way site into a fully electric depot for 70 Wrightbus vehicles.
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NFI Delivers 3 Electric Coaches to Roberts Hawaii
NFI's subsidiary, Motor Coach Industries (MCI) has delivered three battery-electric MCI J4500 CHARGE coaches to Roberts Hawaii.
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Czech Republic: Škoda Trolleybuses Ordered for Pardubice and Ostrava
Škoda Group has received orders to supply additional trolleybuses in the Czech cities of Pardubice and Ostrava.
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Germany: 5 Electric Buses Enter Service in Dithmarschen
5 electric buses enter service in Dithmarschen in Germany, launching the district's switch to a bus fleet that is zero-emission at tailpipe.
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More Setra Double-Deckers Sold in Italy and Germany
Italian bus company MarinoBus and German bus company Univers Busservice GmbH are adding additional Setra double-decker buses to their fleets…
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Blue Bird to Premiere Next-Gen Electric School Bus at STN Expo West
Electric and low-emission school bus manufacturer Blue Bird will present its next-generation Vision electric school bus at STN Expo West.
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The Hague: Daimler Buses Netherlands Wins Tender from HTM
Daimler Buses has won a tender with HTM for eCitaro and eCitaro G city buses along with the electrification infrastructure for The Hague.
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Mercedes-Benz eCitaro Fuel Cell Masters Alpine Challenge
An Mercedes-Benz eCitaro fuel cell bus was put through an alpine challenge during which it had to withstand extreme cold and steep ascents.
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Yutong Begins Delivery of 18m Battery Electric Buses to Kazakhstan
Yutong has begun the delivery of its premium 18m battery electric buses to Kazakhstan. Each one has a range of 400km.
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How Do Electric Buses Work?
When it comes to choosing buses for a reduced emission fleet it is important to understand how electric buses work, Comeca explains.
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Foton to Supply 3 Hydrogen Buses for Metro Tasmania
Foton Mobility Distribution (FMD) has been selected to supply three hydrogen fuel cell electric buses to Metro Tasmania.
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Alexander Dennis Electric Buses Delivered to First Glasgow
The first of 50 new Alexander Dennis electric buses have been delivered to First Glasgow's Scotstoun depot.
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UK: First Electric Buses Ordered for Sheffield City Centre
The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority has ordered four electric buses from Alexander Dennis and BYD to run in Sheffield, UK.