WORLD’S FIRST SOLAR ELECTRIC BUS UNVEILED IN ADELAIDE
The Adelaide City Council is about to raise the international standard for environmentally sustainable commuter transport, with the introduction of the world’s first solar-powered electric bus. Called Tindo – the Kaurna Aboriginal word for sun – the bus is the first in the world to be recharged using 100% solar energy, generated by a unique solar photovoltaic (PV) system installed on the roof of the new Adelaide Central Bus Station.
ENOVA AND WRIGHTBUS PARTNER TO DELIVER ADDITIONAL 6 HYBRID BUSES IN LONDON, UK
Enova Systems, a developer of proprietary electric, hybrid and fuel cell digital power management systems, announced that in its continuing partnership with the Wright Group, it will provide an additional six Wrightbus Electrocity vehicles to the city of London, United Kingdom.
FOTON TO OFFER CNG BUS
Natural gas powered buses manufactured in China by Beiqi Foton are making their way into the international markets. The product has meanwhile been launched in Thailand; other countries are to follow in the months to come. Foton Bus Thailand Co Ltd announced the launching of a 12 meter Euro III compliant city bus during the ANGVA 2007 Conference and Exhibition, held in Bangkok on November 27-29.
NEW VAN HOOL FUEL CELL BUS FOR STREETS OF CONNECTICUT
Published at 19.12.2007 in Public transport, Environment
A new bus acquired by locally-based transportation firm Dattco is expected to be the first of its kind to service the city of Connecticut when it hits the streets in 2008. The Van Hool TD925 double deck coach, which is powered by fuel cells, will be the first double-decker to operate in Connecticut when it is deployed next year, it has been reported.
SWEDISH GOVERNMENT SUPPORTS VOLVO BUSES’ HYBRID DEVELOPMENT
The Swedish Energy Authority is granting Volvo Buses subsidies for its continued work on developing the hybrid driveline and the hybrid technology for two bus models.
