Electric Buses

Scottish Government Launches Phase 2 of ScotZEB Funding

The Scottish Government has launched phase 2 of its Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB), offering 58 million GBP in funding.

Lithuania: Škoda to Deliver 91 Trolleybuses in Vilnius

Škoda Group has won a contract to deliver 91 trolleybuses to transport operator, Vilniaus viešasis transportas in Vilnius, Lithuania.

UK: Volvo to Supply 189 Electric Buses to Stagecoach

Volvo Buses has secured two orders from Stagecoach to supply a total of 189 electric buses in Stockport and London, UK.

Nova Bus to Supply Up to 1,229 Electric Buses in Québec

Nova Bus has received its largest order to date to supply 339 LFSe+ electric buses to the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) in Québec.

BorgWarner to Provide Battery Packs to Global Power

BorgWarner has been selected by a global power technology leader to supply battery packs for a series of electric buses.

Italy: Consip Tender to Procure 500 Electric and Hydrogen Buses

Italian procurement company, Consip, has published a new tender for the supply of 500 electric and hydrogen buses.

PSI Researches Automated Driving in Bus Depots

PSI Transcom will focus on automated depot management, system integration and standardisation for the new Innovative Depot Automation Projec…

Kinetic Adds Additional Electric Buses to Queensland's Fleet

Kinetic is continuing to electrify the Queensland's public transport network, launching 6 additional electric buses on the Sunshine Coast. 

State Funding to Advance Electrification of San Diego's Bus Fleet

The San Diego MTS has received a TIRCP grant to help advance its bus fleet electrification and maintain the San Diego Trolley Orange Line.

Yutong Delivers the First of 12,000 Electric Buses in Nigeria

Oando Clean Energy has received the first Yutong electric buses for the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) in Nigeria.

NFI to Supply Up to 100 Xcelsior CHARGE FC Transit Buses in Southern Nevada

Blue Bird Delivers Its Largest Electric School Bus Fleet to Date

Blue Bird has been contracted to supply a fleet of 60 electric school buses for Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) in Florida.

Wrightbus to Deliver 48 Electroliner Electric Buses in London

Wrightbus has secured a new order to manufacture 48 double-decker electric buses for Stagecoach in London.

TTC and PowerON Commission 10 Pantograph Chargers in Toronto

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) and PowerON Energy Solutions have unveiled 10 electric bus charging pantographs at Birchmount Garage.

FTA Recognises 4 Transit Agencies for Sustainability Efforts

FTA has recognised New York's MTA, Minnesota's MVTA, Chicago Transit Authority and Everett Transit for their sustainability efforts.

Hong Kong: Alexander Dennis Delivers First Enviro500EV to KMB

Alexander Dennis Limited has delivered the first Enviro500EV double-decker buses to the Kowloon Motor Bus Company (KMB) in Hong Kong. 

MAN to Trial Autonomous Electric City Bus in Munich

MAN has confirmed plans to test an autonomous electric city bus in Munich from 2025 as part of the city's MINGA project.

17 Articulated Buses to Roll Out onto the Streets of Gliwice

Solaris Bus & Coach and municipal carrier PKM have signed a contract for the purchase of 17 articulated buses with a mild hybrid drive.

Poland: Opoczno Orders 12 Solaris Urbino Electric Buses

Solaris has been contracted to supply 12 electric buses and their charging infrastructure to the town of Opoczno, Poland. 

National Express West Midlands Orders 170 BYD AD Electric Buses

National Express West Midlands has ordered a fleet of 170 electric double-decker buses from BYD–Alexander Dennis (BYD AD).

Poland: Additional Solaris Electric Buses Ordered for Rzeszów

The city of Rzeszów, Poland has ordered an additional six Urbino 9 LE Solaris electric buses and their charging infrastructure.

Stagecoach Places Its Largest Order of Electric Buses

Stagecoach has announced plans to introduce 170 electric buses. produced by Volvo and MCV, for service in Stockport, Greater Manchester.

Prime Minister of Singapore Rode Yutong Intelligent Bus

The Prime Minster of Singapore, Lee Hsien Loong, and his delegation recently boarded a Yutong intelligent bus - Xiaoyu.

Alexander Dennis to Expand Larbert Site for Electric Buses Production

NFI subsidary, Alexander Dennis Limited is expanding its Larbert facility in Scotland to increase capacity for manufacturing electric buses.