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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 12, 2024

King County to Test Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Buses

The plan to add hydrogen fuel-cell buses reflects Metro’s goal to be a sustainability leader and has the potential to benefit riders, reduce local air pollution, and help tackle global climate change.

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Articlesby Staff and News ReportsMay 9, 2024

North American Transit Bus Deliveries Up 7% in 2023

Despite much turbulence, 2023 transit bus deliveries grew for the first time since COVID.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 24, 2024

GILLIG Partnering to Add Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus

The GILLIG hydrogen fuel cell bus, which is currently in development with BAE System and Ballard Power Systems, will provide transit agencies with zero-emission operational range, rapid refueling capabilities, and reliable performance in diverse climates and terrains.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 29, 2024

Acting Secretary of Labor Visits GILLIG Headquarters

Acting Secretary Su's visit highlighted the company's commitment to its workforce, as well as the key role the transit bus manufacturer plays in driving the country toward a more sustainable future.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 15, 2024

King County Metro Adding 89 GILLIG Battery Electric Buses

The agency will have the option to purchase up to 395 buses through this contract, with the remaining coaches made available for purchase by other regional transit agencies.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 5, 2024

GILLIG Delivers First of 35 CNG Buses to New Mexico

The inaugural purchase marks a major transition for the agency as they replace old diesel-hybrid buses with new, eco-friendly, and cost-effective GILLIG buses.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 27, 2024

GILLIG Launches Engineering Center, Subsidiary Acquires Select Lightning Assets

With this acquisition, GILLIG aims to expand its electric powertrain engineering capacity as the demand for zero-emission transit solutions continues to increase.

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Articlesby Alex RomanFebruary 26, 2024

Historic White House Bus Summit Brings Possible Procurement Changes

Following the summit in early February, officials in attendance discuss the importance of the event, as well as the changes that resulted from the event.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJanuary 19, 2024

Chicago's Pace Launches First GILLIG Electric Bus Into Service

The significant step toward sustainable transit comes after the bus underwent rigorous testing last year.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJanuary 15, 2024

GILLIG Reaches Agreements with Labor Unions

The unions, with whom the company has had strong working relationships since 1976 and 1968, respectively, voted with a resounding 94% endorsement for the new five-year contract.

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