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Energy Storage
Energy storage systems are an essential component of modern buses, providing the power needed to drive electric motors and other systems. Our Energy Storage category features a range of suppliers who manufacture components designed to store and deliver energy efficiently, including batteries and capacitors. Our suppliers offer the latest in energy storage technology, with options ranging from high-capacity batteries to fast-charging capacitors. Browse our selection to find the perfect solution for your bus and keep your energy needs met.
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On-board Power Supply
Efficient and reliable on-board power supply is essential to keep electric buses running smoothly. Our On-board Power Supply category features suppliers who manufacture a range of components designed to supply and manage electrical power within the bus itself. This category includes power inverters, DC/DC converters and chargers. Our suppliers offer the latest technology in on-board power supply, ensuring reliable and efficient operation of your electric bus fleet.
Power News
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US: Construction Begins on Nation's Largest Renewable Energy Bus Depot
In Maryland, AlphaStruxure and Montgomery County are constructing the largest transit depot in the US to be powered by renewable energy.
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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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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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Everfuel Opens First Hydrogen Bus Depot in Germany
Everfuel A/S has announced the opening of a brand new hydrogen refuelling station at the In-der-City-Bus (ICB) bus depot in Germany.
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Germany: Wrightbus to Supply 46 Hydrogen Buses in Cottbus
Wrightbus has secured an additional order in Germany to supply 46 hydrogen buses to Cottbusverkehr GmbH in the city of Cottbus.
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GILLIG to Launch Hydrogen Fuel Cell Transit Bus
GILLIG is introducing a hydrogen fuel cell electric bus powered by technology from BAE Systems and Ballard Power Systems.
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Daimler Buses and BMZ to Develop Next Generation E-Bus Battery
Daimler Buses has partnered with battery systems specialist, BMZ Poland to develop the next generation of batteries for its electric buses.
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Ballard to Deliver 70 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Engines to Wrightbus
Ballard Power Systems has announced orders for 70 hydrogen fuel cell bus engines to be delivered to Wrightbus in 2024.
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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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SAFRA Tests HYCITY Hydrogen Bus in French Alps
SAFRA has tested its HYCITY hydrogen bus in the snowy Tarentaise Valley in partnership with HYmpulsion and Gaz Electricité de Grenoble (GEG)…
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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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LION E-Mobility to Supply Battery Packs for Karsan's Electric Buses
LION E-Mobility has won a contract worth over 12 million EUR to supply battery technology for Karsan's electric buses.
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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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Waste-Free Automatic Tying System ATS Flex Now Available
The ATS flex demonstrates HellermannTyton’s commitment to providing solutions that improve process quality and help avoid material waste.
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MAN Establishes Battery Repair Centres across Europe
MAN Truck & Bus has announced plans to roll out battery repair centres in Europe to help create a closed loop for batteries.
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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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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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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: Pace Unveils New GILLIG Battery-Electric Bus
Pace Suburban Bus has unveiled its brand-new battery-electric Gillig bus.
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PSI Presents Innovative Software Solutions at mobility move 2024
PSI Transcom GmbH will present its software systems for emission-free & sustainable public transport at mobility move from March 5 to 7 2024…
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Italy: Škoda to Power 112 Trolleybuses for Genoa
Solaris has selected Škoda Group as a key supplier to equip 112 trolleybuses for Genoa, Italy with complete traction equipment.
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Single Decker Hydrogen Vehicles Redefining Urban Transit
Single decker hydrogen vehicles offer a promising solution for cities looking to reduce emissions and enhance their public transportation.
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Ballard and NFI Sign Long-Term Supply Agreement for Fuel Cell Engines
Ballard Power Systems has signed a long-term supply agreement with NFI, along with an order to supply 100 fuel cell engines for buses.
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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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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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Volvo to Acquire Proterra's Battery Business
Volvo has announced that it is acquiring Proterra's battery business from Proterra Inc. and Proterra Operating Company.
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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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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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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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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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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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NFI Increases the Range of Its Xcelsior CHARGE NG Electric Bus
NFI's subsidiary, New Flyer of America, has extended the range of its articulated Xcelsior CHARGE NG electric bus by 30%.
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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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NFI to Procure ABS Batteries to Increase Electrification Capacity
NFI has partnered with American Battery Solutions (ABS) to procure battery packs for its electric transit buses and coaches in North America…
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Malaysia: CRRC Launches First Hydrogen-Powered ART Bus
CRRC has announced that its first hydrogen-powered ‘autonomous rail rapid transit’ (ART) bus has commenced operation in Malaysia.
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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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ZF at Busworld 2023
ZF is gearing up to present its latest advancements in bus and coach technologies at Busworld 2023 in Brussels (October 7-12).
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Škoda to Supply Electrical Equipment for New Trolleybuses in Sweden
Škoda Group will supply the complete electrical equipment for three trolleybuses being manufactured by Solaris for Landskrona, Sweden.
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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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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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RTC Launches Nevada's First Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses
The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) has added two hydrogen fuel cell electric buses to its fleet.
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Heramba to Acquire Kiepe Electric from Knorr-Bremse
Heramba has entered into an agreement with Knorr-Bremse to acquire Kiepe Electric, a company focused on electrifying road and rail transport…
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Solaris Orders 96 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Engines from Ballard
Ballard Power Systems has received multiple purchase orders from Solaris Bus & Coach to provide a total of 96 hydrogen fuel cell engines.
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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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Germany: Solaris to Deliver 25 Urbino Hydrogen Buses to Duisburg
Duisburger Verkehrsgesellschaft AG (DVG) has ordered 25 Urbino hydrogen buses from Solaris to operate in Duisburg, Germany.
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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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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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Electric Trolleybus Corridor to Connect Mexico City and the State of Mexico
Sener will provide engineering and planning services for an electric trolleybus system between Chalco and Santa Marta in Mexico.
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Go-Ahead Launches Fleet of Hydrogen Buses around Gatwick Airport
The Go-Ahead Group has launched a hydrogen bus fleet and refuelling station for services in and around Gatwick Airport.
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Zero-Emission Buses Showcased at UITP Global Public Transport Summit
Manufacturers are showcasing the latest buses at the UITP Global Public Transport Summit in Barcelona from 4-7 June.
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Foothill Transit Orders 19 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses from ENC
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Daimler Buses to Premiere Mercedes-Benz eCitaro Fuel Cell Bus
Daimler Buses will be premiering its electric eCitaro bus with a fuel cell range extender at the UITP Global Public Transport Summit (GPTS).
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20 Publicly Owned Hydrogen Buses Enter Service in Liverpool
Liverpool City Region has launched 20 publicly-owned hydrogen buses to run between St Helens and Liverpool city centre.
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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.
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First Bus to Install Solar Panels across 20 UK Bus Depots
First Bus has invested 2.5 million GBP in installing over 6,000 solar photovoltaic (PV) panels across 20 of its depots.
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Netherlands: VDL Completes Bus Battery Refurbishment Project in Eindhoven
VDL has completed Europe's first large-scale battery refurbishment project, fitting 43 electric buses in Eindhoven with modernised batteries…
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ZECT Report Outlines Requirements for Decarbonising Coach Travel
The Zero Emission Coach Taskforce (ZECT) has outlined requirements for maintaining affordable coach travel with zero-emission vehicles.
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Large Fleets Can Still Be Eco-Friendly — Here’s How
Totalkare details the work that large fleets can do to stay eco-friendly if they are worried about environmental impact.
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US: SEPTA Orders 10 NFI Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Buses
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has ordered 10 hydrogen fuel cell electric buses, from NFI.
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Comeca’s 1st French Project Retrofitting Buses to Electric
Comeca has been involved in the 1st French project to retrofit 49 Crossway gas buses into electric buses for school use.
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Germany: DB Orders 60 Caetanobus Hydrogen Buses
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has signed a framework agreement with Portuguese manufacturer, Caetanobus for the supply of 60 hydrogen buses.
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Hydrogen, Electric, or Diesel? The Debate in Commercial Transport
Totalkare discusses everything you need to know about the future of sustainable fuel sources at a turning point in the transport industry.
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Wrightbus Plans Hydrogen Production Facility at Ballymena Factory
Wrightbus is partnering with Hygen Energy to deliver a 'green hydrogen' production facility at the bus manufacturer's Ballymena headquarters…
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The Bus-News Magazine Issue 1 2023 Is Here!
In this issue: a look at the £2 bus fare cap in England, how to encourage modal shift to buses and the purpose of autonomous vehicles.
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France: Rouen Normandie to Convert 49 School Buses to Electric Drives
Forsee Power will supply the battery systems for the first public school buses in France to be converted into electric vehicles.
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Impact Batteries for Alexander Denis
Impact Clean Power Technology S.A. will be the supplier of battery systems for leading bus manufacturer Alexander Denis in the UK.
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UK Study Finds Zero-Tailpipe-Emission Buses Encourage Ridership
UK research carried out by ComRes for Go-Ahead Group has revealed that zero-emission buses could encourage more people onto public transport…
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Vancouver's TransLink to Add Over 100 Battery-Electric Buses by 2025
TransLink, has released its Climate Action Plan, detailing its intention to rapidly expand Vancouver's electric bus fleet by 2025.
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Proterra & Transit Agencies Use Swiftly to Drive Fleet Electrification
Swiftly has aided Proterra in its journey toward fleet electrification with the use of its industry-renowned transit data.
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Škoda H’CITY Hydrogen Bus to Start Operating in Prague
Following its presentation at InnoTrans 2022, Prague will be the first city to test Škoda's new H’CITY 12 hydrogen model.
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IMPACT Has a New Strategic Investor
FAMUR Group has acquired the majority share in leading Polish battery systems manufacturer, Impact Clean Power Technology.
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MAN Truck & Bus Announces Battery Recycling Stratergy
MAN Truck & Bus has announced its sustainability strategy for battery life cycle extension and recycling for its electric city buses.
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Germany: Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr Orders eCitaro Range Extender Buses
Daimler Buses has received an order from Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH (rnv) for up to 75 Mercedes Benz eCitaro Range Extender articulated buses…
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Netherlands: Used VDL Bus Batteries to Power RWE Plant in Moerdijk
VDL has announced that intensively used batteries from its vehicles will be reused at the RWE power plant in Moerdijk.
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Impact in Yet Another Hydrogen Project
Impact Clean Power Technology is once again involved in the development of a new hydrogen fuel cell system for heavy duty transportation.
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BAE Systems to Supply Electric Drives for ENC’s Zero-Emission Buses
BAE Systems will provide propulsion and power management systems for ElDorado National's (ENC) battery and hydrogen fuel cell electric buses…
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The Bus-News Magazine Issue 2 2022 Is Here!
The second issue of our Bus-News magazine for 2022 with all the latest industry news and updates and a feature on Euro Bus Expo 2022.
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Škoda Unveils H'CITY 12 Hydrogen Bus at InnoTrans 2022
Škoda has unveiled its latest zero-emission bus, the H'CITY 12 hydrogen model at InnoTrans 2022 in Berlin.
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Karsan Unveils e-ATA Hydrogen Bus
Karsan has unveiled its latest model, the e-ATA Hydrogen bus at IAA Transportation Expo in Hannover, Germany.
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NFI Unveils Xcelsior CHARGE FC Hydrogen Bus
NFI has unveiled its latest hydrogen fuel cell-electric Xcelsior CHARGE FC transit bus, which will be distributed by its New Flyer subsidiar…
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ZF at InnoTrans 2022: Shaping Smart Transportation. NOW.
Efficient, electrified, sustainable: ZF will present its products and services for rail, bus and other transport applications at InnoTrans 2…
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Proterra Batteries to Power ENC's Electric Transit Buses
Proterra and El Dorado National (ENC) are collaborating to power ENC’s electric transit buses with Proterra’s battery technology.
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Zero-Emission Buses on Display at InnoTrans 2022
14 zero-emission buses will be on display at InnoTrans 2022, including the latest models from Solaris, Ebusco and Škoda.
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SoCalGas to Generate Hydrogen from RNG for SunLine Transit
SoCalGas has commenced construction on a system that generates hydrogen from RNG at SunLine Transit Agency in Thousand Palms, California.
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Sky Staff Shuttles to Become Electric
The buses that transport Sky staff members and visitors to the company's campuses in London and Edinburgh are to become electric.
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Blue Bird Announces Electric Repower Programme for School Buses
Blue Bird has announced it will offer a first-of-its-kind electric repower programme for gasoline and propane Blue Bird school buses.
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Heliox and Recoy Agree upon Strategic Alliance for E-mobility
Heliox, leaders in fast electric vehicle charging systems, and Recoy, developers of energy flexibility solutions, have entered into a partne…
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Germany: Transdev to Procure up to 460 Greener Buses
With government funding, Transdev has announced that it will procure up to 460 greener buses in Germany, including battery-powered ones.
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IVECO BUS Partners with HTWO on Hydrogen Buses
IVECO BUS has partnered with Hyundai Motor Group's HTWO to equip its future European hydrogen-powered buses with fuel cell systems.
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Germany: MAN to Manufacture e-Bus Batteries in Nuremberg
MAN Truck & Bus has announced that it will manufacture high-voltage e-bus batteries at its Nuremberg site in Bavaria.
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GigafactoryX: Producers of Battery Systems for Transportation
Impact has announced it will build GigafactoryX, set to be one of the largest producers of battery systems for transportation in Europe.
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Stratio Announces Presence at PHM Europe to Present a Research Paper
Stratio Announces Presence at PHM Europe to Present Peer-Reviewed Research Paper on Predictive Battery Analytics for Electric Buses
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Czech Republic: Opava Orders 3 Škoda T'CITY Trolleybuses
The Opava Municipal Transport Company has ordered three twelve-metre Škoda T'CITY 36 Tr trolleybuses to operate in Opava, Czech Republic.
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US: SamTrans Purchases 30 Zero-Emission Buses for San Mateo
SamTrans has purchased 20 battery-electric buses and 10 hydrogen-fuel cell buses to provide zero-emission transport in San Mateo County.
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Van Hool Launches New Range of Zero-Emission Public Buses
Belgian bus manufacturer, Van Hool has launched a new range of zero emission buses at the Euro Mobility Expo 2022.
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Czech Republic: New Škoda Trolleybus Begins Testing in Pilsen
A new 12-metre Škoda T'CITY trolleybus is being tested in Pilsen, Czech Republic to verify the model's driving capabilities and software.
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Three Reasons Why Depot Charging Reduces Costs
The new depot charger SLS301 from Schunk enables an automated and economical charging of electric buses in the depot.
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TMB Expands Hydrogen Bus Fleet in Barcelona
TMB has announced that an additional 7 hydrogen buses will start operations in Barcelona over the next month.
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Germany: Wrightbus to Supply Hydrogen Buses to Cologne
German Bus operator, RVK has contracted Wrightbus to supply up to 60 of its single deck hydrogen buses to Cologne over the next two years.
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BMDV Starts Second Funding Round For Clean Buses in Germany
BMDV has entered its second round of funding to support Germany's transition to operating zero-emission buses.
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Masats Continues Innovating with The New Sliding Door 028d SLIM
MASATS S.A new electric sliding door, the 028d SLIM, was developed to solve space problems in double decker buses and autonomous vehicles.
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The Issues and Challenges of Transport in Cities
COMECA GROUP discusses the issues and benefits of the electrification of public and private transport in cities.
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Switch Mobility to Supply 12 Electric Buses to Tower Transit in London
Switch Mobility has confirmed it will supply a fleet of 12 Metrocity electric buses to Tower Transit to operate on TfL's Route 339.
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COMECA Indonesia’s New Plant Inauguration
COMECA Indonesia celebrated the inauguration of a new plant in Jakarta in a combined event with its 14th birthday!
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ZF Presents EcoLife CoachLine Transmission System
ZF has set a new industry benchmark in coach transmission system performance and efficiency with the unveiling of EcoLife CoachLine.
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Twin Transit Orders Additional WAVE Wireless Chargers
Twin Transit has ordered two additional WAVE wireless chargers to support its electric bus operations in Centralia and Chehalis, Washington.
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COMECA GROUP – Designing for Safety
To avoid internal arcing in your electrical equipment, COMECA GROUP recommends reviewing your electrical installations regularly.
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NFI to Deliver Electric Buses to Dallas, New York and Santa Barbara
NFI is delivering battery-electric buses to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, New York’s CDTA, and California’s Santa Barbara MTD.
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Volgren to Trial Wrightbus Hydrogen Powertrains in Australia
Wrightbus will supply hydrogen fuel cell powertrain technology for two zero-emission Volgren hydrogen buses.
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Stratio to Discuss Predictive Battery Analytics at Sustainable Bus Webinar
Stratio will discuss how predictive battery analytics is essential for a successful transition to EVs for public transport fleet operators.
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Comeca Middle East Will Be Attending Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit
Comeca Middle East will be participating in the Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit event in Abu Dhabi, from 23rd to 25th of May.
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The Bus-News Magazine Issue 1 2022 Is Here!
The first issue of the Bus-News eMagazine of 2022 takes a look at Busworld Turkey, which is taking place in Istanbul later this month.
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TriMet to Purchase 24 GILLIG Electric Buses in Oregon
TriMet’s Board of Directors has approved resolutions to initiate TriMet’s first bulk purchase of battery-electric buses in Portland, Oregon.
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COMECA at HyVolution 2022 on May 11 & 12 in Paris
COMECA's teams will be at the HyVolution exhibition in Paris on May 11 & 12 to speak about their offer for hydrogen production.
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Electric Buses Contribute to Improved Health in Gothenburg
A study from the University of Gothenburg has demonstrated that electric buses have contributed to lower noise levels and improved health.
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Pardubice City Orders New Škoda Trolleybuses
Pardubice City Transport Company has ordered ten low-floor modern trolleybuses from Škoda Transportation Group.
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What Does the European Regulation on Energy Transition Say?
COMECA GROUP explains the European energy transition towards more ecological transport and what financial aids are available.
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Metro Electric Bus Arrives for Testing in Brisbane
Brisbane City Council has announced that a pilot metro electric bus has arrived in Brisbane for testing throughout 2022 and 2023.
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Everything You Need to Know to Choose Your EV Charging Point
COMECA GROUP presents the essential information needed to choose the right EV charging point for your electric bus fleet.
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Australia's First 100% Electric Bus Depot Opens in Queensland
Austalia's first 100% electric bus depot has opened in preparation for 30 new electric buses that will enter service in Queensland.
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Solutions and Principles for Charging Electric Buses
Discover all the possible solutions for recharging electric buses with direct current, depending on the aspects of your vehicle fleet.
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Pace Purchases Proterra Electric Buses for Suburban Chicago
Pace has awarded a contract to Proterra for 20 Proterra ZX5 Max electric transit buses and two Proterra megawatt-scale fleet chargers.
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UK Government Announces £200 Million in Funding for Zero-Emission Buses
The UK government will provide 200 million GBP in funding to allow local operators to purchase zero-emission buses through the ZEBRA scheme.
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Hong Kong: ADL to Supply KMB with 10 Electric Double Decker Buses
ADL has announced it will build an initial 10 electric zero-emission double deck buses for Hong Kong operator, KMB.
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Government of Ireland Approves Dublin’s BusConnects Programme
The Government of Ireland has approved Dublin's BusConnects programme to provide cleaner and more efficient bus services in the city.
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AVTA Becomes First All-Electric Transit Agency in North America
AVTA and CARB have celebrated AVTA's achievement in becoming the first all-electric transit agency in North America.
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Hitachi Energy's Grid-eMotion Fleet to Charge BVG Buses in Berlin
Hitachi Energy has won a contract from BVG to supply its Grid-eMotion Fleet smart charging infrastructure to electrify Berlin's bus fleet.
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Škoda to Supply Articulated Trolleybuses in Bratislava
Škoda has been contracted to supply 23 double-articulated and 16 triple-articulated battery-powered trolleybuses in Bratislava, Slovakia.
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Île-de-France Mobilités Buys Electric Buses that Use Ground-Based Charging
Île-de-France Mobilités has purchased 24m bi-articulated electric buses that will recharge using conductive ground-based static charging.
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US: $1.47 Billion in Funding to Modernise Bus Fleets and Facilities
The Biden-Harris Administration and the US DoT have announced $1.47 billion in competitive grant funds to modernise bus fleets and facilitie…
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82 Volvo Electric Buses Ordered in Finland
Volvo Buses has secured orders for a total of 82 Volvo 7900 electric buses, which they will deliver to three locations in Finland.
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CTA Unveils Roadmap for an All-Electric Bus Fleet
The Chicago Transit Authority has announced a roadmap for the full-electrification of Chicago's bus system by 2040.
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National Express Coventry Orders 130 BYD ADL Electric Buses
ADL and BYD have announced that they will supply 130 zero emission double deck electric buses to Zenobē and National Express in Coventry.
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SFMTA Advances Battery Electric Bus Pilot Programme
SFMTA has announced that the first battery electric buses are now in revenue service as part of a pilot programme in San Francisco.
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PowerON and TTC Partner to Electrify Transit in Toronto
PowerON Energy Solutions and the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) have entered a 20-year agreement to electrify Toronto's bus fleet.
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SEPTA Awards Contract to NFI for Up to 340 Hybrid-Electric Buses
SEPTA has awarded a contract to NFI for 220 Xcelsior® hybrid-electric buses, with options to purchase 120 additional buses within five years…
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Houston METRO Places Largest Order of Nova Bus Electric Buses
Nova Bus has announced its largest electric bus contract to date from Houston METRO, initially supplying 20 LFSe+ towards a fleet of 1,300.
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Solaris to Supply Five Hydrogen Buses in Palma de Mallorca
The Board of Directors of EMT Palma has selected Solaris to supply five hydrogen fuel cell electric buses for Mallorca's capital.
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TfL Introduces New Green Buses to Modernise London Transport
Transport for London (TfL) is introducing new electric buses on route 63 to encourage more people in London to use public transport.
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BasiGo Secures Funding to Launch Pay-As-You-Drive Electric Buses in Kenya
BasiGo has announced a 4.3 million USD funding round that will help commercialise electric buses in Kenya through a Pay-As-You-Drive model.
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First BYD K6 Electric Bus Launched in the Republic of Mauritius
The NTC in Mauritius has started operating the first BYD K6 electric bus to transfer passengers between Metro Express stations.
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NFI Named State Supplier for Electric Buses in Florida
NFI has been selected as an approved state supplier of electric transit buses and charging infrastructure for the State of Florida.
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Electric Commuter Bus Joins Clean Air Express in Santa Barbara
SBCAG and Caltrans have debuted a zero-emissions intercity bus to serve commuters in Santa Barbara County.
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SunLine Transit Launches Mobile Liquid Hydrogen Pump
SunLine Transit has installed a new liquid hydrogen pump that provides a mobile solution for charging the agency's fuel cell bus fleet.
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Moscow to Buy an Additional 500 Electric Buses in 2022
The Government of Moscow plans to buy an additional 500 electric buses in 2022 to add to their current fleet of 1000 electric public buses.
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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus Council Formed in the US
The Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus Council formally launched in the US to promote hydrogen fuel cell-electric buses in public transit.
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Cardiff Bus Launches New Zero-Emission Electric Buses
Cardiff Bus has launched a new fleet of 36 Yutong E12 zero-emission electric buses that will contribute towards reducing air pollution.
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GreenPower to Manufacture Electric School Buses in West Virginia
GreenPower are set to open a manufacturing facility in West Virginia to produce zero-emission, all-electric school buses.
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Moscow Tests First Russian-Made Articulated Electric Bus
Mosgortrans has begun test runs of Moscow's first articulated electric bus to run on routes with high passenger traffic.
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Mountain Line Celebrates Clean Air Month with 40% Electric Fleet
Mountain Line has announced that 40% of their bus fleet is now battery electric, coinciding with the agency’s celebration of Clean Air Month…
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CALSTART Reports 27% Growth in Zero-Emission Buses in US
CALSTART has published its annual inventory of zero-emission buses in the US, revealing an increase of 27% since 2020.
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Moscow Launches Its 900th Electric Bus
Moscow's 900th electric bus is now in operation in the south of the city, where it is recognisable due to its festive neon lights.
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MTA to Redevelop Jamaica Bus Depot for All-Electric Bus Fleet
The MTA have announced plans to redevelop the Jamaica Bus Depot in Queens to enable a zero-emissions fleet of up to 60 electric buses.
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BYD Makes First Delivery of Electric Buses to Bergkvarabuss in Sweden
BYD's delivery of e-buses to Bergkvarabuss is a first for pure-electric buses used for regional and long-distance journeys in Sweden.
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AVTA to Expand Its Fleet of BYD Electric Buses
BYD will build eight K9M battery-electric buses for the Antelope Valley Transit Authority, the largest all-electric bus fleet in the nation.
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AMPLY Power and Pioneer Transportation to Electrify New York School Buses
AMPLY Power has partnered with school bus company, Pioneer Transportation, to bring more electric-powered school buses to New York City.
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GILLIG and Pierce Transit Partner on Fleet Electrification
Pierce Transit is adding six GILLIG electric buses to its fleet, providing clean, quiet public transportation to Pierce County residents.
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Efficiently Charging Electric Buses On the Line and in the Depot
Krakow invests in 50 Schunk pantographs that efficiently charge their electric bus fleets on route and at the depot.
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Anadolu Isuzu and Proterra Partner for Battery-Electric Buses in Europe
Anadolu Isuzu and Proterra have announced a collaboration to power the new generation of Anadolu Isuzu’s all-electric Citi VOLT buses.
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First Bus Upgrades 220 Buses with Allison’s xFE Transmission
Allison Transmission will supply 220 T2100 xFE™ transmissions to First Bus, one of the largest bus operators in the United Kingdom (UK).
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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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Voith to Supply Electric Drive System for TriMet Converted City Bus
TriMet recently received its first refurbished city bus that features a Voith Electrical Drive System (VEDS).
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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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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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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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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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New Construction Type of Push Buttons for Glass Doors
TSL-ESCHA’s door opening push button PK52 is now available for installation in glass doors of buses and trains.
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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…
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Capital Transit Unveils Alaska's First All-Electric Bus
Residents of Juneau, Alaska, will begin to see Capital Transit’s first battery-electric bus in service and on the road from April 14.
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Leclanché Develops 65 Ah Pouch Cell For Electric and Hybrid Buses
Leclanché SA has developed a new, high energy 65 Ah lithium-ion pouch cell to meet the demands of bus manufacturers seeking increased range.
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Ballard Announces Follow-on Orders From Wrightbus
Ballard Power Systems has announced that it has received follow-on purchase orders from Wrightbus, for a total of 50 fuel cell modules.
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Mercedes-Benz to Produce Lithium-Ion Cells at Untertürkheim Site
The Mercedes-Benz site will become a competence centre focusing on electric drive technology, including the production of lithium-ion cells.
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Omnitek Receives Certification for 13-Liter Natural Gas Engine
Omnitek Engineering Corp. has received EURO VI Phase-E certification for its OT13 heavy-duty natural gas engine.
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Wrightbus Equips Electric Buses with Voith Electrical Drive Systems
Voith and Wrightbus have entered an exclusive partnership for the supply of electrical drive systems for second generation fuel cell buses.
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Luxembourg Takes Hybrid Technology to New Levels
Luxembourg’s pioneering work with sustainable transport solutions has enabled innovative connected services to be trialled on hybrid buses.
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GILLIG to Offer Allison Transmission’s Next Generation eGen Flex
Beginning in 2021, GILLIG will offer Allison Transmission’s new eGen Flex™ electric hybrid propulsion system.
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Regensburg: Sustainable Public Transport with Siemens Tech
Siemens Smart Infrastructure has received an order from a Regensburg transport authority to equip a bus depot for electromobility.
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Ballard Announces Orders for Fuel Cell Modules to Power Solaris Buses
Ballard Power Systems has announced purchase orders from Solaris, for 10 Ballard FCmove™ fuel cell modules to power 10 buses Europe.
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Leclanché Introduces New Modular, High Energy Battery System
Leclanché has developed a modular, all-in-one, high performance battery system optimized for powering hybrid and fully electric buses.
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Voith Receives Four-Year Service Contract for Automatic Transmissions
Voith's contract covers gearbox replacements and repairs for the bus fleet of the municipal transport company CTRL in Lorient, France.
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Ballard Wins Van Hool Follow-on Order For 10 Fuel Cell Modules
Ballard has won a contract with Van Hool to supply 10 fuel cell modules to power Van Hool A330 buses under the JIVE 2 funding programme.
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Toyota Strengthens Alliance with Caetanobus and Finlog
Toyota Caetano Portugal has become the direct shareholder of two Portuguese companies: CaetanoBus and Finlog, to promote hydrogen mobility.
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BAE Systems' First Plug-in Hybrid Propulsion Systems on Public Buses
BAE Systems has delivered the first plug-in capable electric hybrid propulsion systems to ADL who are supplying new buses to Ireland.
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Proterra EV Battery Manufacturing Facility Opens in LA County
Proterra have announced the opening of a new battery production line co-located in its EV bus manufacturing facility in Los Angeles County.