Q&A with ZeroAvia CEO Passenger cars are well on their way to going electric, and the path to a big market share for heavy-duty EVs such as buses and delivery trucks is becoming clearer. However, aviation remains a new frontier for zero emissions. There are several new powertrain options, and none has yet proven itself… Read more »
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Connecticut DOT orders up to 75 New Flyer Xcelsior CHARGE electric buses
Bus manufacturer New Flyer has won a contract for 12 Xcelsior CHARGE battery-electric transit buses from the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT), with options to purchase up to 63 more over five years. The purchase was supported by Federal Transit Administration funds. CTDOT, which owns and operates nearly all public transportation services in Connecticut, representing… Read more »
Dana is stacking the deck for sustainability, one fuel cell plate at a time
Sponsored by Dana Through the delivery of our composite and metallic bipolar plates, Dana is increasing the viability of fuel-cell-powered vehicles and supporting a more eco-friendly charging infrastructure — ultimately fulfilling our vision of helping our customers achieve their sustainability objectives throughout the entire power supply chain. As OEMs across the globe continue to increase… Read more »
Star Charge and VinBus partner to deploy electric buses in Vietnam
The steady global spread of e-buses is one of the most exciting success stories on the e-mobility front. The latest news comes from Vietnam, where Chinese charging powerhouse Star Charge has partnered with VinBus, a subsidiary of Vietnamese conglomerate VinGroup, to launch fleets of electric buses in several cities. VinBus plans to operate a total… Read more »
Both candidates support EVs? Don’t you believe it.
During the recent presidential debate, Donald Trump falsely stated that he has “given big incentives for electric cars.” At least one credulous major news outlet took the bait, and ran a headline saying that Biden and Trump agreed on support for EVs. In fact, as everyone who follows the industry knows, nothing could be further… Read more »
Shaffhausen, Switzerland to deploy 15 Irizar e-buses
The historic city of Schaffhausen, Switzerland, is located on the River Rhine, which provides not only a picturesque setting, but a reliable source of hydroelectric power—an ideal source of green energy for the city’s new electric buses. Switzerland’s Federal Office of Transport (the equivalent of our Federal Transit Administration) has tested and certified the electric… Read more »
Navistar’s IC Bus to deliver 18 electric school buses in British Columbia
IC Bus, a school bus manufacturer owned by Navistar, has secured an order for 18 Type C electric school buses to be delivered to 14 school districts in British Columbia. “We are very happy to announce the first order of our electric CE school bus,” said IC Bus VP Trish Reed. “Electric is an exciting… Read more »
New report forecasts blockchain-based EV charging and grid integration market
A new report from Guidehouse Insights provides forecasts for blockchain-enabled charging hardware deployment, electricity demand from blockchain-based platforms, and revenue from EV charging and integration applications through 2029. According to the report, the combined market for blockchain-based EV charging and grid integration is expected to exceed $1 billion by 2029 at a 77.9% compound annual… Read more »
Delta-Q’s new RQ350 EV battery charger
Delta-Q Technologies has introduced its latest charger: the RQ350 for EVs and industrial machines. Building on its history of IC-series chargers rated from 650 to 1,200 watts, Delta-Q has set its sights on lower-power applications with its new 350-watt charger. The company says the new build was designed and tested to meet automotive levels of… Read more »
Orleans transit agency orders 29 Irizar electric buses
Transit operator Keolis Métropole Orléans, which serves the city of Orleans, France, has ordered 29 Irizar ie tram electric buses. The order is part of the city’s plan to convert its entire public transport system to electric drive by 2025. The first of the Irizar e-buses are scheduled for delivery in mid-2021. Each bus is… Read more »