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]
By Wanjiru Kamotho-Mureithi The recent instability in the Gulf region has reminded African countries and the world of a familiar yet painful vulnerability; oil-dependent economies face recurring crises they cannot control. Kenya offers a clear illustration of this dynamic. Nearly all the country’s fuel is imported, with the nation spending … [continued]
The Youth on Track coalition presents its demands for the EU Passenger Package following the presentation of the European Commission’s set of proposals. The Youth on Track coalition, uniting youth organisations, consumer groups, and environmental NGOs, calls in an open letter to EU institutions on raising the ambition of the … [continued]
