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Wrightbus GB Kite Hydroliner and GB Kite Electroliner. Besides the double decker buses (BEV and FCEV), now Wrightbus is launching a couple of single deck vehicles, also based on battery-electric and fuel cell driveline. Both vehicles are expected to go into production in the first quarter of 2022. W...

Good, or rather excellent news for Volvo Buses, the subsidiary of the Volvo Group that deals with the production of buses and coaches, since it has managed to secure two large bus orders in the Nordics nel 2022-23. In fact, Global transport operator Keolis has purchased 114 buses, and mid-sized Norw...

Bus stops and bus shelters like you’ve never seen before, except in futuristic, science fiction movies. Worcester, United Kingdom, is a big place for technology and sustainability: yes, because the capital of the county of Worcestershire, is ready to install a new type of shelter which breaks ...

Volvo, Solaris and Iveco are leading the Western European electric bus market in the first half of 2021 with 188, 157 and 156 vehicles delivered respectively. Figures (and chart below) are from consulting company Chatrou CME Solutions, and draw a picture of the e-bus market in Q1 and Q2 of 2021. Som...

Autonomous Standard City Bus from Iveco and EasyMile: yes, it can be done. Testing of a prototype of a fully autonomous driverless standard bus, capable of operating in real-world conditions, by Iveco Bus and EasyMile has been successful. This achievement marks a key milestone for the advancement of...

ADL – BYD joint venture has supplied five Enviro400EV zero emission double deck buses to the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and bus operator First Bus for the new Stourton Park & Ride service in Leeds. The electric buses are owned and operated by First West Yorkshire under contract with...

Sales of electric buses in the EU increased by 18.4% year on year from 2019 to 2020, according to ACEA’s figures. By contrast, the proportion of diesel engines fell by almost 10% in that time. “Overall, the European market for electric buses was more than 2,000 vehicles last year. And th...

The Ebusco 3.0 has been awarded with the Automotive Innovation Award. Its lightweight carbon fibre composite body is based on aerospace technology, which contributes to its distinctive features; the Ebusco 3.0 stands out, next to its lightweight, in its kilometer range on a single charge and lifespa...

Four hours are enough to charge the vehicles in UK’s largest e-bus depot, managed by First Glasgow. The operator announces it has completed Phase One of its green transformation with installation of state-of-the-art rapid charging units. 22 new electric buses are to arrive on site ahead of COP...

Electric turn for Altas Auto, Lithuanian company active in the production of small buses. The manufacturer, in fact, from 2022 will focus on electric vehicles, setting itself the goal of achieving at least 20% of its sales with electric vehicles. And that’s not all: by 2025 Altas aims to becom...