Category: electric buses

More Electric Buses to Hit Australian Roads

January 13, 2023
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More than 50 electric buses will be on the road in Queensland by the end of the year in the latest Australian commitment to zero-emissions public transport. Plans to launch another 17 electric buses were revealed on Jan. 13, with nine of the vehicles launching in the Redland region in February. The new buses will…

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Australia Rolls out Its First Locally Made Electric Buses

February 16, 2022
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The New South Wales (NSW) government has invested $70 million (US$50 million) in an Australian manufacturer to design and build new electric buses locally in Sydney, helping it to make every possible component of the electric bus Australian-made. The bus and coach manufacturer Custom Denning said that it is the first top to bottom Australian designed…

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First Electric Buses Hit Streets of Hanoi

December 6, 2021
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Vietnam has launched its first electric bus service. Vietnam’s first electric buses were manufactured and assembled by VinBus and have the capacity to carry up to 68 people and drive between 220 and 260 kilometers per power charge. They launched on the streets of the capital Hanoi on Dec. 2. “The electric buses will connect…

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Metropolitan Transit System Purchases 12 Electric Buses For Iris Rapid Route

October 8, 2021
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SAN DIEGO—The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) announced Oct. 8 the purchase order of a dozen 60-foot battery-electric buses to provide service on the new 100 percent electric Iris Rapid. This new route is intended to provide fast, limited-stop service in the South Bay area, from Otay Mesa to Imperial Beach via state Route…

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New Round of Funding Drives Anaheim Transportation Network’s Electric Vehicle Goals

March 2, 2021
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Anaheim’s plan to operate California’s first all-electric bus fleet are being fueled with a $5 million grant from the California Energy Commission. The grant—provided by the California Energy Commission—will be used by the Anaheim Transportation Network (ATN) to acquire charging stations, batteries, and other solar infrastructure. It will also finance the purchase of a large solar…

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