VAN HOOL RECEIVES ORDER FOR EIGHT FUEL CELL BUSES
Van Hool has received a new order for 8 new generation fuel cell buses from AC Transit with an option for another 4 units. Previously in the period 2005/2006 the company has delivered 5 fuel cell bus gliders to the U.S. of which 3 to AC Transit, California, 1 to Sunline, San Diego, California en 1 to CT Transit, Connecticut.
TRACTION TECHNOLOGY OPTS FOR ENOVA HYBRID DRIVE IN BUS PROJECT WITH SUPERCAPS
UK-based Traction Technology Plc. is using the Enova 120kW hybrid drive system in combination with a supercapacitor energy storage system in four series hybrid Optare Solo Buses contracted by Merseytravel. The award follows competitive trial evaluation by Merseytravel.
FIRST-EVER NATURAL GAS-HYBRID TRANSIT BUS LAUNCHED IN SAN DIEGO
San Diego’s Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) has launched what's believed to be the first commercial bus with a CNG and electric hybrid drive system. The new technology was made possible by grants from the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), San Diego Air Pollution Control District (APCD), and the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
ENOVA SYSTEMS AND IC BUS EXECUTE LONG TERM AGREEMENT FOR HYBRID SCHOOL BUSES
Published at 26.05.2008 in Alternatives, Technology
Enova Systems has entered into a Long Term Supply Agreement with IC Bus, a wholly owned affiliate of Navistar, Inc. and the nation’s largest school bus manufacturer, that guarantees that Enova’s proprietary Post Transmission Parallel Hybrid Electric drive system will be used in IC Bus’ hybrid school buses.
SMRT CORPORATION CHOOSES MERCEDES-BENZ BLUETEC 5 DIESEL TECHNOLOGY
Published at 16.05.2008 in Public transport, Technology
Singapore’s public transport company SMRT has ordered 66 Mercedes-Benz BlueTec city buses with reduced exhaust emissions and diesel consumption through advanced technology and environment-friendly engines
