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The new Volvo 8900 Electric is an electric low-entry bus for city, intercity, and commuter operations. It is offered in both two- and three-axle configurations, with a capacity of up to 110 passengers. The driveline can be specified with one or two motors, giving a traction power of up to 400kW, or ...

Van Hool seeks protection from creditors to ensure business continuity, the company made public yesterday 19th March. It follows the announcement made on 11th March about the company’s decision to halt production of city buses and focus only on coaches (in Macedonia). Van Hool states it &#8220...

The brand new Volvo BZR electric bus platform was unveiled. It's set to join the already available BZL platform in the Swedish company's offering. The Volvo BZR platform, according to statements from the company (further technical information will follow), is designed to meet a diverse range of tran...

Global on-demand vehicle routing and management platform The Routing Company announced it has moved more than one million passengers since 2021, when its first deployment went live in Scotland. TRC tripled its deployments in 2023, growing from 10 to 32, and supported its customers in doubling riders...

The commitment of Tper Spa, which has long embraced the challenge of energy transition, is being renewed: fleet modernization is proceeding apace, in the name of “energy mix.” Today was once again electric day: in the Piazza Maggiore arcade, in fact, the operator welcomed two battery-pow...

Gillig is set tu supply as many as 89 Low Floor battery-electric buses to King County Metro, within a new five-year contract that provides the option to additionally purchase up to 306 zero-emission vehicles. In mid-2023 King County Metro has secured $33.5 million in federal funding t...

In 2023, the company generated an adjusted return on sales of 4.7, which constitutes a significant rise on the prior year (PY 0.4 percent). A positive market development and consistent implementation of efficiency measures made these results possible. Now Daimler Buses states it aims to "achieve an ...

The introduction of high-power charging (HPC) solutions at the Corbeil-Essonnes operation center of the Ile-De-France Mobilités has been just celebrated. Jointly developed by Kiepe Electric and Alstom, this innovative initiative aims to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of bus operations. Th...

Blackbuck EV has kicked off road trials for its ELON 3X electric bus. These trials signify a pivotal phase as the vehicles undergo rigorous validation and testing in preparation for certification. First pictures of the new product were shared in late 2023.

The amount of funding allocated to each applicant varies based on specific criteria. For instance, funding starts at $25,000 per bus for hardware, installation, and related costs, with an additional $10,000 available for districts designated as priority districts. Moreover, applicants can receive up...