Northern Irish bus manufacturer Wrightbus has allotted £25 million for research and development of next-generation electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles.
Electrification presents major uncertainties for HGV fleet operators, but the successful process undertaken by electric buses could be a crucial resource.
The UK government says £88 million of joint government and industry investment has been awarded to various projects focusing on zero emissions vehicle (ZEV) technologies.
ScottishPower Energy Networks has announced the competition of its £15 million investment project in Glasgow, installing a “state-of-the-art” substation at the First Bus Caledonia Depot.
Stagecoach announced plans on April 6 to invest £37.2 million in a new fleet of 170 electric buses for Stockport. It is the company’s largest ever electric bus order.
Coventry has welcomed 50 new electric buses onto its streets with the support of electric vehicle (EV) fleet and battery storage specialist, Zenobē Energy and National Express.
London is set to gain a new fleet of electric buses courtesy of a new arrangement between German-based technology company volytica diagnostics and Enel X.
