Japan’s first e-bus operation on public road using pantograph charging provides a robust solution that can be applied in towns and cities of Asian countries Toshiba Corporation has agreed with Kawasaki Tsurumi Rinko Bus Co., Ltd. (Rinko Bus) and Drive Electro Technology Co., Ltd. (Drive Electro Technology) to jointly study … [continued]
The Wiener Linien transport company has ordered 60 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro electric buses to run in the bustling metropolis of Vienna. This purchase will help the Austrian city to reduce its local emissions with low-floor buses that produce zero emissions, with deliveries starting next year through 2025. Wiener Linien plans to … [continued]
The Netherlands is getting another massive wave of electric buses, thanks to a massive order from Keolis Nederland BV for 259 new buses from BYD. The order, which was inked on December 6th at Keolis’ head office in Deventer, is the largest single order for electric buses in Europe and reveals just how comfortable transit operators around the world are with the prospect of electric vehicles in their fleets.
Volvo Buses has announced a few new electric bus contracts, for a total of 23 electric buses. The electric bus in demand is the Volvo 7900. It will be going to the Dutch public transportation company Arriva and to Sweden for another order.
American electric bus manufacturer Proterra introduced its new high-power charging solutions this week at the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). The three new solutions were introduced under Proterra’s Power Control Systems line. They range from 60 kW to 500 kW, opening up new use cases for fleet operators around the world.
In the same year as Tennessee Williams play was first produced Streetcars were disappearing from the American scene. New investment funds are bringing about a renaissance in streetcar technology. We are cautioned to use the funds wisely.
