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ArticlesJanuary 19, 2026

Why Some Transit Agencies Are Re-Examining Hybrid Buses

As zero-emission goals advance, hybrid buses remain part of fleet strategies, offering reliability and operational flexibility.

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Newsby StaffJune 18, 2025

BAE Systems’ Gen3 Electric Drive Completes FTA Testing

The advanced electric propulsion system achieved 6.6 mpg during FTA testing, offering transit agencies a high-efficiency, low-emissions solution with enhanced performance and easier maintenance.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 7, 2025

BAE Systems Brings Power for Hybrid-Electric Buses in San Francisco

SFMTA is installing new Gen3 electric drives on 42 buses for their new hybrid-electric fleet from New Flyer.

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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2024

New Flyer Adding BAE’s Propulsion System to its Hybrid-Electric Buses

The next-generation system from BAE Systems is smaller and lighter than the previous generation product.

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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 News/Media ReleaseApril 24, 2024

BAE Systems, Cummins To Team for Transit Bus Hybrid Drivetrain

The hybrid-electric solution will continue to provide transit agencies with a proven and cost-effective technology that reduces fuel use and emissions, according to the companies.

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Newsby Alex RomanSeptember 7, 2023

METRO's 2023 Innovative Solutions Award Winners Revealed

Now in its ninth year, the Innovative Solutions Awards honors bus operations and their supplier partners for successful partnerships that positively impacted them. This year's crop also expanded to include passenger rail operations and their supplier partners who have done the same.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 26, 2023

BAE Systems to Provide Electric Drive Systems for TTC

BAE Systems’ electric propulsion technology has been operating in TTC buses since 2006.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 7, 2023

BAE Systems to Power North America’s Largest Battery-Electric Bus Order

BAE Systems will provide its electric drive systems to Nova Bus for integration on the buses.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 10, 2022

BAE Systems to Provide Electric Drive Solutions for ENC

ENC’s Axess Battery Electric Bus and Axess Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Bus will integrate BAE Systems’ Gen3 power inverters and electric motors.

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