Latest Electrification News

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.

ZF: Energy Management Software for Electric Commercial Vehicles

With a new Energy Management Software solution, ZF provides another attractive proposal for the commercial vehicle market.

Lion Electric Announces U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Illinois

The Lion Electric Company has announced that it has selected Joliet, Ill., for the construction of a new manufacturing facility in Illinois.

Barcelona to Receive More Hybrid Solaris Buses

Before the end of the year Solaris will deliver 30 low-emission buses to Area Metropolitana de Barcelona (AMB) in Catalonia.

Michelin Introduce First Range Specifically Designed for Electric Buses

Michelin has introduced its first range of electric bus tires that can also be adapted for use on traditional urban and suburban vehicles.

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.

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.

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.

Charlotte City Council Approves Electric Bus Pilot

Charlotte Area Transit System and eTransEnergy, will test the performance of battery electric bus (BEB) vehicles.

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…

EPA Awards $10.5 Million to Clean Up 473 School Buses in 40 States

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded approximately $10.5 million to replace 473 older diesel school buses.

Siemens to Support Ostrava Public Transport with Charging Solution

Siemens Smart Infrastructure will provide charging solutions for Dopravní podnik Ostrava, which will expand its fleet with 24 electric buses…

Forsee Power Opens Office in Japan

Forsee Power, the expert in smart battery systems for a sustainable electromobility, has announced the opening of an office in Japan.