NEW FLYER AND ADL PARTNER TO DEVELOP MIDI BUS
Published at 15.05.2012 in International developments, Public transport
The North American heavy-duty bus manufacturer New Flyer Industries Inc., having a plant in Winnipeg, Ontario (CVanada) is teaming up with the UK bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis to develop a medium duty transit vehicle for the North American market.
GAZPROM AND SOLBUS TESTING LNG AS BUS FUEL
Published at 11.05.2012 in Alternatives, Public transport
Gazprom Germania together with the Polish bus manufacturer Solbus and local municipal transport companies have been organizing a series of demo-runs of LNG-fuelled buses during April and May 2012. Two Solbus Solcity buses will be servicing regular lines in several cities, available for the use of the general public. The initial list of host cities for the demo-runs includes Torun, Gdynia, Olsztyn, Warsaw and Katowice.
FIRST CHINESE DOUBLEDECKERS IN SERVICE IN LONDON
Published at 09.05.2012 in International developments, Public transport
Big Bus Tours has put 20 sightseeing buses from Chinese manufacturer Anhui Ankai Automobile Limited Company into operation in London. They are the first Chinese double deckers to enter service in the UK. The vehicles have been successfully put through the Individual Vehicle Authorisation (IVA) process and have now gained approval by VOSA officials.
FORMULA ONE FLYWHEEL TO BE TRIALLED ON LONDON BUSES
Published at 01.05.2012 in Alternatives, Public transport
A fuel saving device developed for Formula One is to be fitted to six prototype buses. The Go-Ahead Group and Williams Hybrid Power, a subsidiary of Williams Grand Prix Engineering, have teamed up to develop a flywheel energy storage application for use in buses.
BMC ADDS PROCITY 340 K ARTICULATED BUS TO PROGRAM
Published at 29.04.2012 in Company news, Public transport
BMC’s Procity340 super Low floor articulated bus was on display during this year’s Busworld exhibiton in Istanbul, Turkey. The Procity 340 K with its 157 passenger capacity (43 seating, 114 standing) offers an ultimate high capacity transport solution to operators. The BMC 340K is fitted with 340 PS Cummins engine, and incorporates new generation automatic gearbox, portal axles, manual foldable ramp for disabled passengers, air conditioning, automatic greasing system and automatic kneeling system. Procity articulated buses are in operation in Izmir and Milan.
