SAE TASKFORCE J2954 NEARS STANDARD ON WIRELESS CHARGING
Published at 27.01.2012 in Alternatives, Technology
The SAE Taskforce on wireless charging and positioning of electric vehicles (SAE J2954) is progressing, and is slated to have a final draft of the guideline this year, according to the Society of Automotive Engineers, International (SAE).The objective of the taskforce is initially to create a guideline for demonstration projects and design verification and later standardize in 2015 with field confirmation.
TATA SAYS CNG-ELECTRIC HYBRID BUSES IN GREAT DEMAND
Published at 16.12.2011 in Alternatives, Company news
Tata Motors recently has received an order for 10 CNG-electric hybrid buses from Spain. Mr. Ravi Pisharody, President Commercial Vehicles of Tata Motors, said, “We expect demand for these buses to increase, not only overseas but also domestically.” So far, these buses have got good response from the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC).
£90 MILLION BOOST FOR BRITISH BUSES
Published at 12.12.2011 in Alternatives, Politics
Bus services across England are set to receive £90 million to make them greener, more efficient and easier to use, Transport Minister Norman Baker has announced. The Government believes that the funding will deliver better services for passengers in a way that will cut carbon and deliver growth.
MCI ALTERNATIVE-FUELED COMMUTER COACHES FOR LOS ANGELES
Published at 09.12.2011 in Alternatives, Coaches
The Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) recently celebrated the arrival of the first of 95 new Motor Coach Industries (MCI) Commuter Coaches, powered by compressed natural gas (CNG), with a ceremony outside of the Disney Concert Hall. The new buses will be used on LADOT's "Commuter Express" service and replace 95 older, diesel powered buses. The nearly $67 million purchase also makes LADOT's Commuter Express fleet 100% CNG driven, joining its 200 "DASH" shuttle buses, which are already 100% alternatively propelled.
NOBINA SWEDEN PLACES MAJOR BIOMETHANE BUS ORDER
Published at 08.12.2011 in Alternatives, Public transport
Nobina AB, supplier of passenger transport to local communities throughout the Nordic Region, has invested over half a billion SEK (USD 74 million) in new biogas fueled regional buses. The buses will be put into service in Skåne and Uppland as of summer 2012. The order from Nobina is Scania AB’s biggest order for gas engines to date and represents a breakthrough for the new generation of gas engines introduced by Scania in the autumn of 2010. Of the 121 buses for Nobina, 109 will be run on biomethane and the rest on biodiesel.
