Repowering

 

Repowering services are performed by companies that specialise in converting traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) buses to electric buses. This process typically involves removing the existing engine, transmission and other ICE components, and replacing them with an electric motor, battery pack and associated power electronics. Repowering services may also include other modifications to the bus, such as upgrading the suspension or braking systems to accommodate the additional weight of the battery pack. The goal of re-powering is to extend the useful life of existing buses while reducing their emissions and operating costs. This can be a cost-effective alternative to purchasing new electric buses, especially for fleets with large numbers of older buses that are still in good condition. Overall, repowering services are an important part of the transition to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly public transportation system.

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Equipmake Showcases Repowered Coach at ITT Hub

Equipmake Showcases Repowered Coach at ITT Hub

During ITT Hub in Farnborough, Equipmake showcased its coach repower technology, which can provide an electric range of up to 250 miles. 

Milton Transit to Operate Canada’s First Repowered Electric Bus

Milton Transit to Operate Canada’s First Repowered Electric Bus

Milton Transit is converting Canada's first mid-life diesel bus to electric power through MTB Transit Solutions' repowering programme.

Equipmake Extends Repowering Programme to UK Coach Sector

Equipmake Extends Repowering Programme to UK Coach Sector

Equipmake has partnered with Westway Coaches to extend its electric drive repowering programme to the coach sector.

ZECT Report Outlines Requirements for Decarbonising Coach Travel

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.

Comeca’s 1st French Project Retrofitting Buses to Electric

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.

Equipmake to Repower First Bus Electric Vehicles in York

Equipmake to Repower First Bus Electric Vehicles in York

First Bus has contracted Equipmake to repower 12 of its first-generation electric Optare Versa buses in York, UK.

Lightning eMotors Announces Electric Repower Programme

Lightning eMotors Announces Electric Repower Programme

Lightning eMotors has announced a second generation repower programme to convert 40-foot transit buses to battery-electric power.

Blue Bird Announces Electric Repower Programme for School Buses

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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