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Electric Buses in Australia: A Milestone for Sustainable Transport
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Electric Buses in Australia: A Milestone for Sustainable Transport

Transport for New South Wales has announced that electric buses have proven their worth through regional trials, covering over 300,000 kilometers and saving more than 200 tonnes of carbon emissions. This success is a major step toward the state's goal of achieving net-zero transport by 2050.Key TakeawaysThe trial electric buses traveled over 300,000 kilometers in just under two years.Electric buses saved more than 200 tonnes of carbon emissions compared to diesel and compressed natural gas vehicles.The use of regenerative braking technology significantly reduced operating costs for the trial buses.Imagine driving an electric bus through varied landscapes, from rugged hills to smooth city streets. The results are in: these green giants have not only tackled diverse terrains but also saved a...
Prasarana Plans Full Electric Bus Fleet by 2037
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Prasarana Plans Full Electric Bus Fleet by 2037

State-owned Malaysian operator Prasarana Malaysia has announced plans to transition its entire bus fleet to electric vehicles (EVs) as part of a broader sustainability initiative. The company aims to introduce over 1,100 new electric buses between 2025 and 2030.Key TakeawaysPrasarana will receive its last diesel bus by March next year before transitioning fully to EVs in 2037.The initiative aligns with Malaysia’s National Energy Transition Roadmap, which supports green mobility.Solar panels are being installed at rail and bus depots across the country to support energy efficiency efforts.Prasarana currently operates 15 electric buses on its Sunway BRT system. The company plans an additional rollout of 150 electric feeder buses for the LRT Shah Alam Line, bringing the total number of EVs in...
Essex’s First Electric Bus Depot Opens in Basildon
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Essex’s First Electric Bus Depot Opens in Basildon

The town of Basildon has welcomed the opening of Essex’s first fully electric bus depot, marking a significant milestone in the region's transition to cleaner public transportation. The £30.6 million project was completed by First Bus and funded partly through the UK Department for Transport’s Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA2) scheme.Key TakeawaysThe Basildon depot now houses 55 battery electric buses, equipped with high-capacity charging infrastructure to support overnight recharging.This project is part of First Bus's national decarbonisation programme and aims for a fully electric fleet by 2035.A £4.8 million grant from the ZEBRA2 scheme contributed to the overall investment, alongside a significant financial commitment from First Bus itself.The Cherrydown Way bus depot underwen...
EBS Places Order for BYD Electric Buses in Zeeland
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EBS Places Order for BYD Electric Buses in Zeeland

Dutch public transport operator EBS has made a significant move towards sustainability by placing an order with Chinese manufacturer BYD for 73 electric buses. The delivery of these vehicles, which include both 12-meter and 15-meter battery-electric models, is expected to commence as early as next summer, with full service initiation in December 2026.The partnership between EBS and BYD isn't new; the two companies already worked together on a project in September 2023 when EBS deployed 43 electric buses from BYD in Haaglanden-Streek. This successful collaboration has paved the way for further growth, with the latest order marking another step towards a cleaner public transport system.Jan Kees Korteweg, COO of EBS, expressed his enthusiasm about the upcoming deployment, emphasizing the impo...