Latest Electrification News

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. 

MTA Issues RFP for Bronx Electric Bus Depot

The MTA has released a RFP to facilitate the development of an electric bus charging facility on Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. 

NJ TRANSIT Unveils Electric Bus Charging Infrastructure

NJ TRANSIT has announced that the charging infrastructure for their first 8 electric buses has been installed at Newton Avenue Bus Garage.

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.

Work Begins on MBTA's Sustainable Bus Maintenance Facility

Construction is underway on the MBTA's sustainable Quincy Bus Maintenance Facility, which will aid the transition to a zero-emission fleet.

Nexport and EnergyAustralia to Aid Transition to Electric Buses

Nexport and EnergyAustralia have announced a partnership to provide a “one stop shop” electrification service for zero emission buses. 

BYD Drives a Decade of Evolving eBus Electrification

It is just over a decade since BYD accomplished a ‘world-first’ when its pure-electric bus fleet first entered commercial operation.

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.

NFI Introduces NFI Financial Solutions™

NFI Group Inc. (“NFI”) has announced the launch of NFI Financial Solutions™ – its comprehensive vehicle, infrastructure, and battery financi…

First Bus and Hitachi Europe Partner to Drive Zero Emission Agenda Forward

First Bus has selected Hitachi Europe as a prime strategic partner for the decarbonisation programme at its flagship Caledonia bus depot in …

EO Charging Launches eBus Division & Software Platform

EO Charging has announced the launch of a dedicated eBus division & software platform to support the electrification of bus fleets.

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.

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.

Report Encourages Federal Fleet Transition To EVs By 2030

By 2030, a fleet of cost-competitive EVs would achieve 7.6 million metric tons of GHG emissions reductions.

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.

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…

Proterra and Miami-Dade Announce Landmark EV Technology Project

Commercial vehicle electrification leader Proterra has announced a landmark fleet electrification project with Miami-Dade County.

Hawaiian Electric to Encourage Expansion of Electric Bus Fleets

Hawaiian Electric received approval to move forward with a pilot program that will encourage the growth of electric bus fleets.

First Bus: Caledonia Depot to Become UK's Biggest EV Charging Station

Work has begun on an ambitious project by First Bus that will transform its Glasgow Caledonia bus depot into the UK’s largest EV charging hu…

Kempower to Supply Northern Norway’s Largest Electric Bus Depot

The project includes 50 charging points from Kempower in what will be the largest bus depot for electric buses in northern Norway.

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.

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.

MCI Launches New D Series, Unveils Battery-Electric Commuter Coach

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.