Tag: electric bus
WA-built electric bendy buses mark Australian manufacturing first
Western Australia has unveiled what the State Government says is Australia's first locally manufactured electric articulated bus, describing the project as a boost for local manufacturing while expanding the capacity of Perth's public transport network.
Sydney’s electric bus fleet grows as Transit Systems expands locally manufactured vehicles
Transit Systems has welcomed the New South Wales Government’s announcement of 151 new battery electric buses, describing it as a major milestone in the state’s transition to a cleaner and more sustainable public transport network.
NSW surpasses local manufacturing target with new electric bus order
The NSW Government has announced the purchase of 151 additional battery electric buses as part of its ongoing efforts to expand Sydney’s zero-emission fleet.
Electric bus manufacturing era begins as WA retires last diesel model
Western Australia has marked a milestone in its public transport history, with the last diesel bus to be manufactured in the state officially leaving the Volgren manufacturing facility in Malaga.
South Coast to host new electric bus manufacturing hub
The South Coast is set to become a new manufacturing hub for the next generation of public transport with the creation of a brand-new electric bus manufacturing facility in Nowra.
Volgren-Yutong partnership brings advanced electric bus tech to Australia
In a significant step towards greener public transport, Volgren, a subsidiary of the Marcopolo Group, and Yutong, one of the world’s largest bus manufacturers, have collaborated to introduce the Volgren Optimus/Yutong E12 Battery Electric Bus to the Australian market.
Perth CAT routes welcome first locally-manufactured electric bus
Western Australia has reached a major milestone in public transport, with its first locally manufactured electric bus commencing passenger services.
GoZero Group revs up GreenSchools1000 with $80M from CBA
GoZero Group has kickstarted its groundbreaking GreenSchools1000 initiative with the support of an $80 million asset finance facility from Commonwealth Bank (CBA).
Tropic Wings secures ARENA funding for electric fleet in Queensland
In an Australian first for the private tour and charter sector, Far North Queensland is set to embrace electric tourism with the introduction of electric buses, with the support of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).
ARCC completes groundbreaking all-Australian hydrogen fuel cell bus
New South Wales-based ARCC has unveiled an all-Australian hydrogen fuel cell bus— the first of its kind to self-sufficiently produce zero emissions.
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