25 VOLVO HYBRID BUSES FOR GÖTEBORG
Published at 10.02.2012 in Alternatives, Public transport
Volvo has now sold a total of 100 buses powered by hybrid technology in the Nordic countries. The latest order to be received by Volvo Buses is for 25 hybrid buses for Göteborgs Spårvägar (Gothenburg Tramways), which operates public transport services on behalf of Västtrafik.
OPTARE SOLO OFFERED BY ASHOK LEYLAND ON THE INDIAN MARKET
Published at 08.02.2012 in International developments, Public transport
British bus manufacturer Optare, subsidiary of Indian commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland, recently showcased in Delhi its Ashok Leyland branded Solo – the first low floor midibus to be offered in the Indian market.The vehicle on show has an interior developed to suit Indian operating conditions. It also features a 110 kW ‘H’ Series engine (BS4) of proven pedigree from Ashok Leyland, ensuring a high degree of fuel efficiency.
ISTANBUL PLACES MAJOR ORDER FOR 221 MERCEDES-BENZ CITY BUSES
Published at 07.02.2012 in International developments, Public transport
A new major order for 221 Mercedes-Benz Conecto articulated buses has been placed by the Istanbul public transportation provider IETT to update its fleet of city buses in the metropolis on the Bosporus. With its fleet of around 3,000 city buses, IETT is dedicated to providing reliable and environ-mentally friendly passenger transport in the metropolis, Istanbul. IETT, which was established in 1871, operates light rail systems, subways, regular-service buses, and utilizes the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) mobility concept.
ORIGINAL OPTARE SOLO SUCCEEDED BY NEW LOOK SOLO SR
Published at 05.02.2012 in Company news, Public transport
Optare has announced the end of production of its original Solo design after some 14 years. The original model is being retired in favour of the new look Solo SR for both UK and exports markets. Since its introduction in 1997, more than 4,000 of the original Solo design have entered service in the UK, including exports to the USA, Western Europe and beyond.
MITSUBISHI HEAVY, HITACHI AND MITSUBISHI CORP. TO BEGIN PROJECT ON EV INFRASTRUCTURE FOR SMART COMMUNITY SYSTEM
Published at 30.01.2012 in Infrastructure, Public transport
Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) has selected Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), Hitachi, Ltd. and Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) as contractors for the Smart Community System Demonstration Project in Spain, as the result of a feasibility study which was conducted from March through October 2011 by the three companies.
