Economics
20 Aug 2019
KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ADS 155 PROPANE-FUELED SCHOOL BUSES
Students returning to Kansas City Public Schools are riding in brand new propane autogas buses. The majority of the district’s school bus fleet now operates on this emission-reducing, economical fuel. On the outside, the 155 Blue Bird school buses look the same, but it’s their quiet ride and low emissions that attracted the district.
19 Aug 2019
NEW DIGITAL SERVICES FROM MERCEDES IN PRO CONNECT
The products from Mercedes PRO connect can be put together individually and are offered in nine packages. From now on, the "Efficient Driving Style Analysis" package will also include a so-called "Drive Style Monitor" and the “Eco Monitor" now has improved graphics and functionality.
16 Aug 2019
TOYOTA IMPROVES
Toyota Motor Corporation has updated its "Sora1" Fuel Cell Electrified Vehicle bus (FCEV bus). The improvements are to be found in the 'preventive safety performance' through the use of ITS functions (ITS: Intelligent Transport Systems). Additionally, the Sora's transportation capacity, speed, and punctuality have been expanded. Soraan is an acronym for Sky, Ocean, River, Air, representing the earth's water cycle.
09 Aug 2019
NEW ADL ENVIRO400ER HYBRID
Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) today announced that it is expanding the UK’s widest range of low and zero emission buses with the new Enviro400ER Electric Range hybrid double deck bus. Developed with BAE Systems, the Enviro400ER offers geofenced zero emission capability, making it an ideal solution for pollution hotspots in towns and cities.
06 Aug 2019
MERCEDES-BENZ ELECTRIC CHARGING STATION AT MANNHEIM BUS PLANT
Daimler Buses has equipped its Mannheim bus plant with a central charging station for the fully-electric eCitaro. It offers the eCitaro that leaves the factory and is ready for the hand over the possibility to be fully charged. It has a flexible and modular infrastructure concept for the relevant charging solutions: cable, pantograph and charging rail.