UK PLANS TO INTRODUCE WORKPLACE PARKING LEVY
Published at 12.08.2009 in Alternatives, Environment
In a government bid to reduce urban traffic, carbon emissions and pollution, the city of Nottingham is likely to be the site in the UK for the first workplace parking levy. It could be introduced in 2012 with other councils following suit. Funds raised could finance other projects, among them an improved public transport system.
ALLISON TRANSMISSION AWARDED U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY STIMULUS GRANT
Published at 10.08.2009 in Alternatives, Components
Allison has been awarded a grant of $62.8 million under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 for its hybrid drive s system, suitable for trucks and buses. This DOE grant will reinforce the company's efforts to design and produce a cost-competitive hybrid drive system for commercial-duty trucks at its Indianapolis, Ind., manufacturing facilities
AVL EXPERTS VALIDATE FISHER HYBRID DRIVELINE
AVL Powertrain Engineering Inc., the American subsidiary of the Austrian engineering firm, has evaluated the electric propulsion systems of hybrid bus maker Fisher Coachworks, founded by a grandson of Fisher Body founder Albert Fisher. She reviewed, according to reports in American media, the component selection and powertrain strategy of Fisher's GTB-40 bus, which will be powered by a hybrid-electric powertrain or an all-electric powertrain.
US: AZURE DYNAMICS PARTNERS WITH TURTLE TOP
Published at 06.08.2009 in Alternatives, Public transport
The US CV and bus hybrid powertrain supplier Azure Dynamics has announced a partnership with Turtle Top, a North American bus body manufacturer specialising in small to mid-sized buses and specialty vehicles, based on mainly Ford and Freightliner chassis.
HAINAN BUYS BATCH OF YUTONG LNG BUSES
Published at 03.08.2009 in Alternatives, Public transport
Recently, some 80 Yutong ZK6936HGN LNG buses rolled off production line to be delivered to Hainan. All buses are fitted with LNG engines, they will be put into service on the lines to Haikou-Airport, Sanya City and on the lines along the coast.
