One hundred-eighty new Enviro400EV double deckers will join similar vehicles bought by Stagecoach with earlier ZEBRA 1 funding that are currently being delivered and commissioned for service.
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Alexander Dennis Lands UK Order for 244 Zero-Emission Buses
Alexander Dennis received a firm order from transport group Stagecoach for 244 of its next-generation zero-emission buses.
One hundred-eighty new Enviro400EV double deckers will join similar vehicles bought by Stagecoach with earlier ZEBRA 1 funding that are currently being delivered and commissioned for service.
The Enviro400EV combines a benchmark energy efficiency of just 0.67kWh/km over the UK Bus Cycle with 472kWh batteries and class-leading warrantable energy throughput of up to 1.6GWh to deliver an attractive total cost of ownership proposition.
In addition, there will also be 54 Enviro200EV 35- and 38-foot buses. This is the first order for Alexander Dennis’s new integral single decker, which will be launched next year to complement the current range of next-generation electric buses.
Transdev Extended in Northern California
Transdev is continuing its Modoc Transportation Agency partnership with the operation and management of Sage Stage.
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Sage Stage provides more than 10,000 passenger trips per year and offers local demand response and intercity regional service connecting Alturas, Calif., with Redding, Klamath Falls, and Reno, Nev.
The new PhoenixEV brand epitomizes the synergies harnessed from decades of pioneering electric vehicle development, united by a shared commitment to delivering top-quality products across various transportation and mobility sectors.
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Post-Proterra Acquisition Yields New Rebrand: PhoenixEV
Phoenix Motor Inc. announced the integration of the recently acquired Proterra transit bus division into its existing medium-duty business, heralding the birth of a new brand: PhoenixEV.
The strategic amalgamation combines the expertise and innovation of two industry players, cementing PhoenixEV's position as an “impactful market force in sustainable transportation solutions across North America,” according to a company press release.
The new PhoenixEV brand epitomizes the synergies harnessed from decades of pioneering electric vehicle development, united by a shared commitment to delivering top-quality products across various transportation and mobility sectors.
With collective expertise spanning engineering, development, production, and service, PhoenixEV said it is poised to maintain its leadership in commercial vehicle electrification and is committed to supporting the legacy of its existing transit customers with renewed vigor and ongoing service and part support.
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Indiana U. Taps ETA Transit to Enhance Shuttle Bus Service
The collaboration strengthens IU's commitment to providing a diverse range of sustainable transportation options for students and staff.
Previously, IU relied on tablet-based MDTs (Mobile Data Terminals) that experienced reliability issues. This new system, implemented ahead of schedule in May 2024, features a core CAD/AVL (Computer-Aided Dispatch/Automatic Vehicle Location) platform with significant benefits, including:
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