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Vintage hybrid bus back in service for passengers
A hybrid bus dating from the start of World War One will be available for free rides as part of an exhibition in West Sussex. The Tilling-Stevens petrol electric bus at Amberley Museum uses a motor ...

Metro adds 10 new hybrid-electric buses as transit service grows pre-pandemic ridership levels
Upgrades across the entire system are driving post-pandemic growth. Metro says ridership is at 110% of pre-pandemic levels, compared to the 75% national average.

‘Happy retirement': SEPTA says farewell to its last diesel-only bus
SEPTA says farewell to its last diesel-only bus as the transit agency moves towards adding cleaner and more efficient hybrid vehicles.

SEPTA retires its last all-diesel bus, debuts new hydrogen-powered electric buses
It was out with the old and in with the new at SEPTA headquarters in Center City on Thursday, as the transit agency retired its last all-diesel bus and introduced a new “green” bus.

SEPTA Officially Retires Last Diesel Bus
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority or SEPTA has officially retired its last diesel bus. This comes as part of SEPTA’s commitment to the environment and sustainable public ...

GILLIG to develop hydrogen fuel cell powered bus
GILLIG is collaborating with BAE Systems and Ballard Power Systems on the development of the hydrogen fuel cell bus.

BAE Systems, Cummins partner on hybrid drivetrain for buses
The companies are targeting to launch the new B hybrid-compatible diesel engine and hybrid electric drivetrain in 2027.

BAE Systems, Cummins to Collaborate on Hybrid Drivetrain for Transit Buses
BAE Systems and Cummins Inc. plan to collaborate on the integration and certification of a B hybrid-compatible diesel engine and hybrid electric ...

BAE Systems to collaborate with Cummins on 2027 and beyond hybrid drivetrain for transit bus industry
BAE Systems (LON: BA) and Cummins Inc. have announced plans to collaborate on the integration and certification of a B hybrid-compatible diesel engine and hybrid electric drivetrain for the transit ...

Electric Coolant Pump Market worth USD 3.9 billion by 2030 – Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™
Electric Coolant Pump Market is projected to grow from USD 1.9 billion in 2024 to USD 3.9 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 12.8% during the forecast period, according to a new report by ™. Browse and ...

Another electric bus being trialled in Guernsey
A new electric bus is being trialled on Guernsey's roads over a number of weeks. It is the latest trial of hybrid or fully electric buses over the last year and the second this month. The "island ...

Low-speed acoustic alerts mandated for new electric, hybrid vehicles in Australia
The Federal Government will require new electric and hybrid vehicles to produce audible safety alerts when travelling at low speeds from November 2025 ...

Coast Transit Authority to switch all buses to electric and propane
Coast Transit Authority has made an effort to make public transportation even more sustainable. It started with propane-fueled buses… “The benefit is two things. One, the emissions are around 30% ...

Federal government introduces new AVAS ADR for zero-emissions buses
Following industry consultation, the federal government has unveiled a new ADR regulating AVAS systems for zero-emissions buses, trucks and cars ...

Belleville Transit takes delivery of new $1M Nova hybrid bus
The Nova Hybrid Transit Bus is an electric-diesel upgrade from conventional diesel-powered buses approved by city council in October of last year at a cost of $983,042 ($1.1 million including HST) to ...