METRO Magazine Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH
Enter keywords to search across all content
Newsby StaffAugust 6, 2019

WAVE to expand AVTA's inductive-charging capabilities

In-route charging means buses can have smaller batteries, reduced vehicle weight, a higher passenger capacity, and extended range.

Read More →
Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2019

MBTA celebrates launch of first battery-electric buses

The BEBs are powered by both rear-axle and center-axle electric motors to enhance safe operation during the winter months.

Read More →
Newsby StaffAugust 2, 2019

New York's CDTA to add 40-foot New Flyer battery-electric buses

The company's Infrastructure Solutions™ was also selected to provide and commission four Siemens direct-current depot chargers.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffAugust 2, 2019

BYD delivers 100 battery-electric buses to Chile

The buses, BYD K9FE, were shipped from the port of Shanghai, and landed this week, beginning the overland journey from San Antonio to the Chilean capital Santiago.

Read More →
Newsby StaffJuly 30, 2019

GreenPower delivers 8 electric minibuses to Creative Bus Sales

The EV Star is the only bus in its class that comes with a standard J1772 level 2 and CCS DC fast-charge combo system.

Read More →
Newsby StaffJuly 30, 2019

Brampton Transit orders electric buses from New Flyer, Nova Bus

Completes first phase of plan to deploy electric buses in several Canadian cities, including Brampton, Vancouver, and York Region.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffJuly 29, 2019

All Aboard America! adds new H3-45s to its fleet

The companys relationship with Prevost has stayed strong for more than 30 years as it continues to add more buses to its fleet this year. 

Read More →
ArticlesJuly 29, 2019

Retrofitting Garages for Zero-Emissions Buses

Existing maintenance garages can be retrofit to handle electrics, but the infrastructure upgrades required can be significant.

Read More →
Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2019

LA Metro receives first zero-emission electric bus for Orange Line

The 60-foot articulated bus,  manufactured by New Flyer, is the first of 40 electric buses from the company slated to arrive in the next year.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
NewsJuly 23, 2019

Toronto Transit uses unique system to keep buses clean

The agency took advantage of a partnership between Westmatic and igus Canada to ensure its fleet is clean and ready for service.

Read More →