French City Cancels Hydrogen Bus Contract, Opts For Electric Buses
A plan to buy hydrogen fuel cell-powered buses in France was cancelled when it was determined they would cost 6 times as much to operate as battery-electric buses.
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Australian-Built Electric Buses to Run on Sunlight in Queensland
A massive expansion in electric passenger buses will be enabled by the partnership of Keolis Downer, BusTech, and the Queensland government. Sixteen new electric buses will be built in the Bustech workshop on the Gold Coast to run on sunshine. The first one should be in operation within 12 months. … [continued]
How U.S. Congress Can Get Cities Moving
Originally published on the NRDC Expert Blog. By Amanda Eaken and Sarah Kline, Federal Transportation Consultant to NRDC. The Biden administration has set an ambitious climate goal for America: a 50 percent decrease in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030. To reach this goal, changing the way we move must be key … [continued]
Miami Takes Another Step Into The Future With 42 Proterra Electric Buses
Miami-Dade county has taken another step towards the electric future by adding 42 Proterra ZX5+ buses to its rapidly growing electric bus fleet, bringing the grand total of Proterra-built EVs operating in Miami to 75. But that’s just the headline — along with the buses, Miami will be installing 75 … [continued]
Arrival Electric Vans For UPS, Gas-Powered Crap For USPS
Arrival, with an order for 10,000 electric delivery vans for UPS in its pocket, is creating its second US micro-factory in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Denmark, Luxembourg, & Netherlands Lead On Electric Buses In Europe
Denmark leads the way when it comes to putting zero-emission urban buses on the streets in Europe, with 78% of new vehicles being electric, according to the latest data from green NGO Transport & Environment.
Last Diesels Gone By 2023 As Madrid Goes Green
The last city-owned diesel vehicles will be gone by 2023 as Madrid commits to a lower emission future with the “Madrid360” plan.
Charlotte Airport Gets Electric Buses. Who’s Next — ATL? IAD? JFK?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport currently operates 70 diesel-powered buses, and it wants to replace those with 50 electric buses within the next 7–10 years.
New York City Is Getting 20 Miles Of Bus Lanes & Car-Free Busways
There is a new plan in New York City that centers around buses. The city will be providing 20 miles of bus lanes and car-free busways. Mayor de Blasio said that implementation of the plan across the city is already starting. He will also make the successful 14th Street busway permanent. Originally, the plan was for 60 miles of bus lanes and busways, but this is a start.
Halifax Aims To Add 210 Electric Buses In Next 8 Years
The Halifax Regional Municipality up in Canada is getting more serious about climate action and stopping air pollution in its borders. The municipality has plans to put $780 million into getting the 210 electric buses onto the road and 3 new ferry routes into service by 2028.
