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Commercial Vehicles BYD and ADL scores the UK’s largest electric bus order

BYD and ADL scores the UK’s largest electric bus order

In total, 195 single and double deck vehicles will be delivered in London.
By Mark Kane 28 June 2021
Green Government launches £120m green bus scheme in England

Government launches £120m green bus scheme in England

The Department for Transport wants to promote zero-emission journeys.
By James Fossdyke 31 March 2021
Government Government announces £3bn bus investment to get people out of cars

Government announces £3bn bus investment to get people out of cars

Government wants more services and more integration with the rail network.
By James Fossdyke 17 March 2021
Industry Shenzhen: The city with 16,000 electric buses & 22,000 electric taxis

Shenzhen: The city with 16,000 electric buses & 22,000 electric taxis

A spectacular electrification success on a mass scale, which amazes us.
By Mark Kane 16 February 2021
Official Torsus Praetorian off-road school bus fears no snow day

Torsus Praetorian off-road school bus fears no snow day

Sorry kids, you're going to school today no matter what.
By Christopher Smith 23 October 2020
Commercial Vehicles Commercial vehicle production still strong as car industry struggles

Commercial vehicle production still strong as car industry struggles

Production still isn't quite at pre-pandemic levels, but it isn't far away.
By James Fossdyke 29 September 2020
Official Torsus Terrastorm debuts as a bodacious VW-based off-road bus

Torsus Terrastorm debuts as a bodacious VW-based off-road bus

Cargo and ambulance versions are available too.
By Christopher Smith 29 July 2020
Government Manchester City Council has received over £8 million in bus lane fines

Manchester City Council has received over £8 million in bus lane fines

Considerably more than anywhere else outside London.
By Dominik Wilde 29 July 2020
General London proposes 24/7 bus lanes on 'busiest roads' after Covid-19

London proposes 24/7 bus lanes on 'busiest roads' after Covid-19

Transport for London says the plan will help the capital get "back on its feet".
By James Fossdyke 23 July 2020
Safety Government to ban old tyres on buses and trucks in bid to up safety

Government to ban old tyres on buses and trucks in bid to up safety

Tyres over 10 years old will be banned from this autumn.
By James Fossdyke 23 July 2020
Commercial Vehicles Meet the futuristic-looking electric Arrival Bus

Meet the futuristic-looking electric Arrival Bus

UK-based Arrival hints at new electric buses, which will join the commercial vans.
By Mark Kane 22 June 2020
Green North West town aiming to have Britain's first all-electric bus fleet

North West town aiming to have Britain's first all-electric bus fleet

Warrington wants a greener bus service.
By Dominik Wilde 08 June 2020
Commercial Vehicles New rules to help HGV and bus drivers renew licences in lockdown

New rules to help HGV and bus drivers renew licences in lockdown

Changes to medical requirements should make it easier for drivers to renew their licences.
By James Fossdyke 21 April 2020
Green Local authorities get £2.27m to tackle air pollution

Local authorities get £2.27m to tackle air pollution

Schemes include encouraging electric vehicle uptake and measures to reduce kids' exposure to particulate matter.
By James Fossdyke 20 March 2020
Commercial Vehicles National Express to switch to electric bus and coach in the UK

National Express to switch to electric bus and coach in the UK

National Express is done purchasing diesel buses. It's time to go electric.
By Mark Kane 04 March 2020
Technology High-tech route-planning system will 'revitalise' bus network

High-tech route-planning system will 'revitalise' bus network

The "big data" tech will allow passengers to "plan journeys to the minute".
By James Fossdyke 30 December 2019
Safety London trials noise-emitting electric buses to improve safety

London trials noise-emitting electric buses to improve safety

The buses are designed to emit a noise that alerts people to their presence.
By James Fossdyke 24 December 2019
Safety London to trial 'cutting-edge' bus safety systems

London to trial 'cutting-edge' bus safety systems

Systems under evaluation include a driver fatigue monitor and AI tech that predicts pedestrian movement.
By James Fossdyke 18 September 2019
02:44 Lifestyle Torsus Praetorian overlander is a wicked off-road motorhome

Torsus Praetorian overlander is a wicked off-road motorhome

It also has the coolest name of any camper ever.
By Christopher Smith 14 August 2019
Commercial Vehicles BYD & ADL celebrate over 100 electric double decker bus sales in UK

BYD & ADL celebrate over 100 electric double decker bus sales in UK

BYD ADL Enviro400EV with the standard 382 kWh battery can go some 160 miles on a single charge.
By Mark Kane 05 August 2019
Technology Limitless 360-degree steering revealed by UK firm

Limitless 360-degree steering revealed by UK firm

New system is said to make EVs more manoeuvrable and more efficient
By James Fossdyke 23 July 2019
Green Toyota unveils electric mobility vehicle for Olympic games

Toyota unveils electric mobility vehicle for Olympic games

Here is another low-speed, short-distance battery electric vehicle from Toyota.
By Mark Kane 22 July 2019
Commercial Vehicles Scania NXT bus concept revealed - electric, autonomous and modular

Scania NXT bus concept revealed - electric, autonomous and modular

Scania NXT hints the future of electric buses and trucks beyond 2030
By Mark Kane 13 June 2019
Commercial Vehicles Hyundai double-decker electric bus can go 186 miles

Hyundai double-decker electric bus can go 186 miles

Hyundai developed the first double-decker electric bus with support from the Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport
By Mark Kane 02 June 2019
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