Since their launch over one year ago, Hereford’s Zipper buses have achieved pleasing ridership figures, according to Hereford City Council. Patronage is rising on the service, the council reports. The three Yutong E9 electric buses on the Zipper service were launched in November 2023. The 8.94m vehicles feature Yutong’s YESS battery safety system, full air […]
Scania is releasing its latest range of new e-machines, battery and charging options to enhance its electric bus offering. These new additions include four new motors ranging from 240kW to 330kW, a new three battery pack option, and the inclusion of a rear charging interface allowing operators to use fast chargers. The new e-machines have […]
Volvo Buses is to provide a new full-size luxury coach to the UK and Irish markets following the signing of a bodybuilder agreement with Spanish manufacturer, UNVI. The new model was announced jointly today by Domenico Bondi, Managing Director of Volvo Bus UK & Ireland, and Eloy Pérez, CEO of UNVI. They were speaking at […]
Cummins and key technology partners have developed hydrogen internal combustion engine technology for buses and trucks. Cummins led a consortium of technology companies (Johnson Matthey, PHINIA and Zircotec) in ‘Project Brunel’, to successfully deliver a 6.7litre hydrogen internal combustion engine (H2-ICE) for medium-duty trucks and buses. The project was match-funded by UK government, and facilitated […]
Oxford Bus Group welcomed its first all-female cohort of trainee bus drivers this week, marking a milestone moment in its 140-year history. It is the first time the bus group’s intake of trainee bus drivers has been exclusively all women. It forms part of a vision by Oxford Bus Group’s parent company, the Go-Ahead Group, […]
Alfa Travel is adding ten Mercedes-Benz Tourismos to its expanding fleet. Each of the new coaches is also equipped with complimentary onboard Wi-Fi and USB charging sockets. Emma Russell, Managing Director, said: “We are thrilled to welcome these new vehicles into our fleet. This significant investment underscores our commitment to offering customers high-quality holidays, with a […]
Advanced Electric Machines (AEM), the UK-based manufacturer of sustainable, magnet-free electric motors, has unveiled its latest heavy duty motor for electric vehicles. The second generation of AEM’s solution for heavy duty and commercial vehicle applications, HDRM300C is designed to provide customers with an enhanced motor that offers stronger performance and greater efficiency than its predecessor. […]
University of Hertfordshire-owned operator, Uno, has launched the first five of its zero-emission electric buses on its newly branded Electric Shuttle. The five buses, which will run on the route between campuses at the University of Hertfordshire and the site’s park and ride, are the first of 27 being delivered over the next 12 months. […]