CleanTechnica last reported on Australian electric bus sales using January’s data. Things have changed. In January, 155 buses were delivered and only 9 were BEVs. Checking out Q1 2026 deliveries via Google revealed that 121 electric buses were delivered across Australia from January to March of 2026. The trajectory is … [continued]
Following up on our report on BYD’s passenger vehicle sales in June 2026, here’s a report on the company’s commercial vehicle sales. Overall, BYD’s commercial vehicle sales (all electric) were up 24.7% year over year in June, but were down 4.4% month over month. The company had 6,180 such sales … [continued]
Despite being a huge leap for passenger rights, the EU Passenger Package will not ensure those taking international trains will always be able to get on the next train or be compensated in the event of a delay, hindering a broader adoption of rail, T&E said. New EU rules on … [continued]
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Wrightbus’ hydrogen narrative helped frame the company’s rebound, but battery-electric bus orders are carrying the commercial scale.
A hydrogen bus fire in Crawley should not be turned into a simple hydrogen-cause story. That would be sloppy, and the investigation needs to run its course. But it is a useful hook for the real transit lesson: a small hydrogen fleet can create a large operational support problem, and … [continued]
The line up of VinFast vehicles now includes the tiny VF3 city car and the ultra-luxurious Hac Long 900 built on the VF9 platform. (Photo for Cleantechnica by author)
There is a distinct difference between watching an industrial birth from the clean gallery of a press junket and standing on the factory floor while the machinery runs at scale. Five years ago, I wrote a piece for CleanTechnica outlining six reasons why VinFast could become an electric vehicle superpower. … [continued]
Hydrogen buses may look operationally familiar, but the procurement risk sits in the fuel supply, depot infrastructure, maintenance depth, uptime, and long-term cost.
Hydrogen buses are real. They can carry passengers, complete routes, refuel, and operate in public transit fleets. That much has been demonstrated often enough that it is no longer the useful question. The useful question for transit agencies is whether hydrogen is a better procurement choice than battery-electric buses once … [continued]
The VinFast EB8 a mid-size city bus which is in use all over Vietnam. (Photo for Cleantechnica by author)
VinFast Southeast Asia Chief Executive Officer Antonio “Toti” Zara said the Vietnamese electric vehicle maker is keeping a close watch on the Philippines’ emerging electric bus market, although it is not yet ready to introduce its e-bus lineup locally. Speaking on the future of sustainable mobility in the country, Zara … [continued]
The irony of the energy transition is sometimes found not in a showroom, but on a siding track. While putting the BYD Shark through its paces on the dusty backroads of Laguna, I found myself face-to-face with another hybrid machine — one that predates the Shark by nearly a decade … [continued]
Much or most of the news about the electrification of transportation is about personal transportation: e-bikes, cars, SUVs, pickup trucks, and electric motorcycles. This focus makes sense because many online readers are interested in such vehicles so content about them gets clicks, reads, and social media engagement. There may be … [continued]
Most cities are flat, or if there are elevation differences, they are typically gradual. In these cases, these cities are well suited to traditional means of public transit, such as buses or subways, which is why they are so plentiful. Some cities, however, have rapid elevation differences, which cause public … [continued]
