zero emissions

Bus operator Translink is set to roll out one of the largest fleets of zero emission buses in the UK across its routes in Northern Ireland. The operator has unveiled the first electric double decker – Ulsterbus – part a…

Michelin Connected Fleet has signed a four-year partnership with Scottish Water to help boost the performance of the utility’s 2,000-strong mixed fleet and accelerate the firm’s move to EVs and zero emission alternatives. The plan for the water and wastewater…

Sightseeing company Big Bus Tours has signed an agreement that will repower 10 of its double decker open-top buses in London with Equipmake’s electric drivetrain technology. The vehicles involved are all Ankai double-deck sightseeing buses, with each to incorporate Equipmake’s…

First Hydrogen Corp’s demonstrator hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered vehicles (FCEVs) are planned for operational trials with several parcel delivery companies starting this year. Until now the company has conducted successful fleet operator road trials with companies in sectors such as utilities, that require…

The Confederation of Passenger Transport has set up a new taskforce to help rural bus services make a smooth and sustainable transition to zero emission technologies. Over the coming months, the Rural Zero Emission Buses Taskforce will explore decarbonisation challenges…

Newport Transport has taken delivery of four zero-emission Yutong coaches, adding to its battery electric fleet. The PSVAR-compliant 46-seat TCe12s, which each have a toilet and dual centre doors fitted with wheelchair user access, will be deployed on private hire…

A range of projects are set to benefit after the Government announced £77 million in new funding for projects developing clean transport technologies. The schemes, which range from work on battery-powered buses, to a hydrogen-powered version of the iconic Ford…

Wrightbus has received an order to build the first double-deck battery-electric buses to join Ireland’s national fleet. The National Transport Authority will roll out the Streetdeck Electroliner BEVs in Dublin and Limerick as part of a national framework agreement to…

Ballymena bus manufacturer Wrightbus has appointed a new European Chief Commercial Officer as it looks to expand across Germany, Italy, France, Spain and beyond. Jean-Luc Deflandre brings more than 15 years of experience working in the European electric and hydrogen…

The first Vivaro-e Hydrogen from Opel, the sister brand of Vauxhall, has left the production line in Germany. Produced at the Opel Special Vehicles (OSV) facility in Rüsselsheim, it will perform daily field service in the Rhine-Main region of Germany…