Two ZE bus projects terminated and grant funding returned
Two projects to introduce battery-electric buses have been terminated and the grant funding involved returned to the issuing body. Orkney…
Mellor Orion E to play part in Nottingham City Council ZE project
Nottingham City Council (NCC) has ordered a battery-electric Mellor Orion E minibus. After delivery in May it will first be…
First Glasgow places order for 22 BYD ADL Enviro200EV
First Glasgow has placed an order for a further 22 BYD ADL Enviro200EV battery-electric buses. The agreement represents an investment…
JV between Daimler and Volvo will see heavy vehicle fuel cells
Daimler Truck AG – of which Daimler Buses is a brand – has announced two separate instances of collaboration work…
ADL announces H2.0 hydrogen double-decker bus platform
Alexander Dennis (ADL) is promising a zero-emission range of “up to 300 miles” for its next generation hydrogen fuel cell-electric…
Irizar i6 and i6S factory PSVAR retrofit work gathers pace
The first Irizar i6 and i6S coaches have returned to the UK after retrofit to PSVAR specification at the manufacturer’s…
Wrightbus to use Voith Electrical Drive System in ZE buses
Wrightbus will exclusively utilise the Voith Electrical Drive System (VEDS) in the second-generation of its battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell-electric…
BYD UK and ADL to release shorter-wheelbase Enviro400EV
Alexander Dennis (ADL) and partner BYD UK have announced they are to introduce a shorter-wheelbase version of the BYD ADL…
First Bus to trial Arrival battery-electric model in autumn
First Bus is to become the first operator to trial the Arrival battery-electric bus. The process will begin in the…
ADL receives 56-strong Enviro500 order from KMB
Hong Kong operator Kowloon Motor Bus (KMB) has placed a further order with Alexander Dennis (ADL) for 56 Enviro500 three-axle…