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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2017

BYD, ADL lands 36 electric bus order for RATP Dev London

The new buses would be based at London United’s Shepherd’s Bush garage and be deployed on two high-frequency Transport for London bus routes.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2017

San Francisco MTA to add 185 40-foot trolley buses

The new vehicles will replace buses currently in service that are over 17 years old and account for 40% of system-wide delays, due to mechanical issues.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2017

BMW i Ventures announces strategic investment in Proterra

The company has sold more than 400 electric buses to some of the country’s most innovative cities and communities, including Seattle, Philadelphia, Dallas, Nashville, San Jose, and Reno.

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Newsby StaffJune 13, 2017

BYD expands electric bus fleet to Brisbane Airport

The fleet of 11, 40-foot electric buses will be fully operational in February 2018 as a shuttle service between the airport’s domestic and international terminals.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2017

GreenPower breaks ground on Calif. facility

During the event, representatives from CARB and California Climate Investments presented the City of Porterville with a giant check representing a grant for $9.5 million, which will bring 10 zero-emission battery-electric buses and supportive infrastructure to serve disadvantaged communities in the region.

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Newsby StaffJune 5, 2017

Gillig launches new 600K-square-foot facility in Livermore, Calif.

The move from nearby Hayward, Calif., took three years of meticulous planning and was completed losing less than two days of production, with each employee receiving an individualized move plan.

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Newsby StaffJune 2, 2017

New Flyer acquires Carlson Engineered Composites

Carlson manufactures fiberglass reinforced polymer components primarily to OEMs of transportation vehicles and agricultural equipment, with 2016 sales exceeding $38 million.

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Newsby StaffJune 1, 2017

Proterra appoints new chief financial officer

Amy Ard will be in charge of aligning Proterra's engineering, manufacturing, sales, marketing, and operations goals with company finance.

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Newsby StaffMay 31, 2017

High-tech vet named new Proterra CLO/head of gov. relations

JoAnn Covington's role with the transportation manufacturer will involve creating new business models that allow for greater adoption of heavy-duty electric transit vehicles throughout North America.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffMay 31, 2017

[Photos] GTrans deploys zero-emission electric buses into service

Gardena, Calif.'s GTrans held a ceremony to commemorate the launch of five re-powered CCW zero-emission propulsion system battery-electric buses. On hand were Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Commissioner of the California Energy Commission Janea Scott, and more.

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