ANKAI SUPPLIES BUSES FOR THE WORLD EXPO IN SHANGHAI
Published at 11.03.2010 in Public transport, Technology
Doubledeckers and electric full-size buses will be supplied by Ankai to Shanghai, as part of the transportation for the World Expo, which starts neginning May. In the summer of 2009, Ankai Best electric buses attracted already a lot of attention during the Dalian Davos Conference. Ankai Bus obtained an order of 14 Ankai Best electric tourist buses from Shanghai World Expo.
DOES QUEBEC PUBLIC TRANSPORT GO ALL-ELECTRIC?
Published at 10.03.2010 in Alternatives, Public transport
Proposals have been forwarded for the Canadian city of Quebec to reduce CO2 emissions through the implementation of a public transport system using electric power only. The plans call for the city’s public transport system to switch completely to electric power by 2030. This forms part of a strategy for the city to cut its CO2 emissions by 20% by 2020.
VOITH TURBO SELECTS MAXWELL TECHNOLOGIES' ULTRACAPACITOR MODULES FOR HYBRID TRANSIT BUS DRIVE SYSTEMS
Published at 08.03.2010 in Alternatives, Public transport
Voith Turbo has selected Maxwell's 125-volt Boostcap ultracapacitor modules for braking energy recuperation and torque assist in low-emission, fuel-efficient, hybrid-electric transit bus drive systems. Voith and Maxwell have entered into a strategic supply agreement through which Maxwell is Voith's exclusive supplier of ultracapacitor modules assembled in the United States to meet local content requirements.
RIDING PUBLIC TRANSIT SAVES INDIVIDUALS $9,242 ANNUALLY
Published at 05.03.2010 in Public transport, Social aspects
Transit riders now save $600 more per year compared to last year at this time as the cost of gas has increased nearly $1 per gallon, says a recent American report. Riding the public transportation can save on average $9,242 annually based on the current national average petrol price and the national unreserved monthly parking rate. Compared to last year at this time, the average cost per gallon of petrol was $1.79 which is nearly $1 less than the current price of petrol at $2.75 per gallon.
SMART MOVE SPEAKS RUSSIAN
Published at 04.03.2010 in International developments, Public transport
The Smart Move campaign, promoting a greater use of buses and coaches worldwide, is now accessible to the Russian-speaking public. The International Road Transport Union (IRU) and Busworld are pleased to announce the launch of the Smart Move website in Russian.
