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A success story: Hansea relies on MAN for sustainable mobility and is increasing its fleet to over 270 fully electric Lion's City E buses. Image courtesy of MAN.

Hansea Fleet Grows to 271 MAN Electric Buses

Largest emission-free bus fleet in Belgium: Hansea expands its fleet by a further 181 vehicles to a total of 271 Lion’s City E buses The fully electric 10-metre, 12-metre, and 18-metre city buses are used throughout Flanders Sustainability, flexibility, and reliability of the eBuses, as well as many years of … [continued]

Image from First Student

First Student’s Biggest School Year Ever: Safety Enhancements, More Electric School Buses, & 1 Billion…

First Student, the trusted school transportation provider to millions of families, is gearing up for its biggest school year ever. The company will advance student safety, expand its fleet of clean electric school buses, and make the most student transportation trips in North America. This school year, First Student expects … [continued]

Monarch MK-V conducting autonomous seeding operations on a vineyard. Image courtesy of Monarch

Save Big with 100% Electric Tractors, Greener & Quieter Rail Journeys, Small EV Postcard —…

Great news for farms everywhere: we’re getting more electric tractors. Don’t hesitate to look into the California CORE Subsidy Program as well. With the CORE program, you can save up to $68,000+ on a 100% electric Monarch MK-V Tractor! That price is comparable to a 40HP compact diesel tractor. Also, … [continued]

How Propane Broke My Heart

On the way decarbonizing my home, a heated love affair with propane went up in flames. At the start, seeking warmth and comfort, the fuel’s seemingly slim carbon footprint was infatuating. Propane came in those big cuddly tanks one sees next to romantic mountain cabins, or those cute little UFO-looking … [continued]

Renault 5 E-Tech 100% electric brings a touch of Paris to London St. Pancras this summer. Image from Renault.

Electric Vehicle Charging That Runs On Energy From Metro Network, Kia EV3 Pricing — EV…

In addition to the many EV stories we’ve published in recent days, here’s some more news to not miss. Barcelona sets a fine example of a fresher take on EV charging, using energy from its metro network to provide a charge. Running on electricity from the metro system is a … [continued]

Students get off a school bus using both the stairs and the wheelchair lift. Photo by WRI's Electric School Bus Initiative

For Students with Disabilities, Electric School Buses Could Transform the School Commute

School buses, intended to provide safe and secure rides for all children, are largely failing kids with disabilities, prompting urgent calls for improvements. “I experienced accessibility problems at least three times a week,” one youth reflected in a student discussion. Either there was not enough space to secure a wheelchair, … [continued]