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Batteries and Capacitors
There are two types of electric buses: battery electric buses and capacitor vehicles, which use supercapacitors (ultracapacitors) to store electricity. This section features suppliers who manufacture batteries and capacitors for electric buses, as well as those who manufacture contributing components.
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Fuel Cells and Hydrogen
Hydrogen is the fuel used by fuel cells in order to generate the electricity needed to power buses. The generated electricity can be stored in batteries on board the bus. Hydrogen fuel cell buses are an emerging technology in response to decarbonisation efforts as well as goals to reduce emissions within built-up areas. This section lists suppliers who supply hydrogen, manufacture fuel cells or who provide any other product or service associated with fuel cell technology for buses.
Energy Storage News
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BYD Reflects on Its COP26 Journey and the Importance of Electrification in Driving a Greener World
At COP26, BYD signed important global agreements to accelerate the transition to zero-emissions electric vehicles for a greener future.
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e-Mobility for Heavy Commercial Vehicles: HyFleet Project Launched
In cooperation with Freudenberg, Flixbus and the climate NGO Atmosfair, ZF is participating in a project for fuel cell technology.
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GILLIG Announces Next-Generation Battery for Increased Onboard Energy
GILLIG has announced the availability of a next-generation energy storage system for its battery electric bus.
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Turning England's Buses Electric
In the year 2019/20, a mere 2% of England’s 32,300 local buses were electric – that’s roughly 640 buses in the country.
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The Bus-News Magazine Issue 1 / 2021 Is Here!
Issue 1 of our e-magazine is here! Read about Turning England's Buses Electric as well as industry updates!
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Volvo Buses Launches New Global Electromobility Offer
Volvo Buses is expanding its electromobility offer worldwide with the launch of the new Volvo BZL Electric chassis.
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Yutong Launches its Latest EV Battery Safety Technology
On August 31st, Yutong unveiled its latest EV bus safety technology, the YESS - Yutong Electric & Battery Safety Protection Standards.
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Skeleton's New Supercapacitors Increase in Energy Density
Skeleton Technologies is adding next-generation supercapacitors and modules to its portfolio including SkelCap SCX5000 and SkelMod 54V 277F.
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AKASOL Concludes Framework Agreement with Belgian Bus Manufacturer
AKASOL AG has signed an agreement with a major bus manufacturer from Belgium with a total volume in the mid-double-digit million euro range.
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Transport Scotland: £50 Million for Zero Emission Buses in 2021
The Scottish Government has launched the first £50 million phase of a new Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB).
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Skeleton Product Range Doubles with New Modules and Ultracapacitor
Skeleton Technologies announce new additions to their product portfolio with three modules and cells including the SCH3400 ultracapacitor.
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Hitachi Europe and Shenzhen Bus Group to Electrify European Bus Fleets
Hitachi Europe and Shenzhen Bus Group have combined their expertise to help European operators and municipalities electrify their bus fleets…
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First Student and Lion Electric: Largest Zero-Emission School Bus Order
First Student is ordering 260 all-electric school buses - the largest order of school buses by a single customer in Lion Electric’s history.
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GILLIG Wins $44.2 Million Contract for Battery Electric Buses in Utah
The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) and Park City Transit have awarded GILLIG a $44.2 million contract for 44 battery electric buses.
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MCI Launches New D Series, Unveils Battery-Electric Commuter Coach
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Electric Solaris Buses and Charging Infrastructure for Gorzów
Gorzów Wielkopolski recently ordered eight electrically propelled buses from Solaris in a contract also covering charging infrastructure.
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ROCSYS Raises $6.3M to Scale Up Robotic EV Charging Activities
ROCSYS, the global leader in robotic EV charging solutions, has raised 6.3 million dollars in a round led by Forward.One.
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MCI Unveils Its First Battery-Electric Luxury Coach: The J4500 CHARGE™
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) has unveiled the new luxury zero-emission, battery-electric J4500 CHARGE™ coach for the North American market.
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Electric Buses from Nova Bus Now Hitting the Road in Brampton
Nova Bus celebrates the operational launch of two forty foot, fully electric Nova Bus LFSe buses in Brampton, Canada.
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BAE Systems and Plug Power: Hydrogen-Powered Solutions for Buses
BAE Systems is collaborating with Plug Power, to offer hydrogen-based electric propulsion systems for transit bus fleets.
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Loop Energy: Fuel Cell Order for Transit Bus Fleet in Nanjing, China
Beijing IN-Power will integrate Loop Energy's proprietary eFlow® fuel cell modules into Skywell vehicles in Nanjing, China.
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Charlotte City Council Approves Electric Bus Pilot
Charlotte Area Transit System and eTransEnergy, will test the performance of battery electric bus (BEB) vehicles.
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AKASOL: Additional Follow-up Order from Major European Bus Manufacturer
One of Europe’s leading bus manufacturers is again extending its cooperation with AKASOL AG and awarding another long-term follow-up order.
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Allison Transmission’s eGen Flex for New York City Transit Buses
Allison Transmission's electric hybrid propulsion solution eGen Flex will be put into revenue service at New York City Transit (NYCT) in May…