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Electric Bus Market worth $678.3 billion by 2030 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

For instance, India has a vision of increasing the share of electric buses to 40% by 2030.

Key Points: 
  • For instance, India has a vision of increasing the share of electric buses to 40% by 2030.
  • Most of the market leaders in the electric bus industry from this region, such as BYD (China), Yutong (China), King Long (China), CRRC Corporation (China), and Tata Motors (India) offer 9–14 m electric buses.
  • Such a greater availability of models and wide incorporation of 9–14 m segment buses are the key reasons for the segment to dominate the electric bus market.
  • The region is expected to dominate the global electric bus market mainly because of the rapid expansion of the electric bus fleet in several countries in this region.

Electric Bus Market worth $678.3 billion by 2030 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, May 23, 2023

For instance, India has a vision of increasing the share of electric buses to 40% by 2030.

Key Points: 
  • For instance, India has a vision of increasing the share of electric buses to 40% by 2030.
  • Most of the market leaders in the electric bus industry from this region, such as BYD (China), Yutong (China), King Long (China), CRRC Corporation (China), and Tata Motors (India) offer 9–14 m electric buses.
  • Such a greater availability of models and wide incorporation of 9–14 m segment buses are the key reasons for the segment to dominate the electric bus market.
  • The region is expected to dominate the global electric bus market mainly because of the rapid expansion of the electric bus fleet in several countries in this region.

Wireless Opportunity Charging for Buses Key for Uptime and Revenue, Reports IDTechEx

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

The term 'opportunity charging' refers to charging an electric vehicle for short periods throughout the day instead of charging it in full all at once.

Key Points: 
  • The term 'opportunity charging' refers to charging an electric vehicle for short periods throughout the day instead of charging it in full all at once.
  • With an automated charging process like wireless charging, one can integrate the charging process into the usual mode of operation by installing chargers where the bus must stop anyway or by charging while driving (referred to as dynamic wireless charging).
  • Companies like WAVE, InductEV (formerly Momentum Dynamics), and IPT are involved in the wireless opportunity charging of buses.
  • The IDTechEx report, ' Wireless Charging Market for Electric Vehicles 2023-2033: Technology, Players and Forecasts ', provides a comprehensive analysis of this emerging charging technology which is set to support the adoption of electric buses globally.

Wireless Opportunity Charging for Buses Key for Uptime and Revenue, Reports IDTechEx

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 30, 2022

The term 'opportunity charging' refers to charging an electric vehicle for short periods throughout the day instead of charging it in full all at once.

Key Points: 
  • The term 'opportunity charging' refers to charging an electric vehicle for short periods throughout the day instead of charging it in full all at once.
  • With an automated charging process like wireless charging, one can integrate the charging process into the usual mode of operation by installing chargers where the bus must stop anyway or by charging while driving (referred to as dynamic wireless charging).
  • Companies like WAVE, InductEV (formerly Momentum Dynamics), and IPT are involved in the wireless opportunity charging of buses.
  • The IDTechEx report, ' Wireless Charging Market for Electric Vehicles 2023-2033: Technology, Players and Forecasts ', provides a comprehensive analysis of this emerging charging technology which is set to support the adoption of electric buses globally.

Centerra, a Constellis Company, Wins DOE's Five-Year, $195 Million Firm Fixed Price Contract for Protective Services

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

HERNDON, Va., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Constellis, a leading provider of essential risk management and mission support services to government and commercial customers worldwide, announced today that the DOE awarded the company's Centerra entity the contract for protective services at their Washington, DC, and Germantown, MD, headquarters buildings. This five-year, $195 million contract augments the Company's DOE portfolio as its sixth active contract with the DOE.

Key Points: 
  • The company will deliver protective force protection for the Department of Energy (DOE) headquarters in Washington, DC, and Germantown, MD.
  • This five-year, $195 million contract augments the Company's DOE portfolio as its sixth active contract with the DOE.
  • "Constellis companies have supported the needs of the DOE for the past six decades, and we look forward to advancing that vital work."
  • "We are honored the Department of Energy has chosen us to augment the protective security at their headquarters."

BYD Offers Assistance with Federal Grant Applications

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021

The Low-No program exists to support the nations transition to energy-efficient vehicles such as those manufactured in BYDs Lancaster, California plant.

Key Points: 
  • The Low-No program exists to support the nations transition to energy-efficient vehicles such as those manufactured in BYDs Lancaster, California plant.
  • Were proud to have helped secure over $10 million for our customers through last years Low-No grant program, said BYD North America Senior Vice President Patrick Duan.
  • Having experts with a successful track record to assist transit agencies can make all the difference with these competitive grants.
  • BYD can provide various electric bus models, infrastructure, and technology to help communities transition to zero-emission buses.

 BYD Wins the Largest Pure-Electric Bus Order outside of China

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021

This is the largest order for pure-electric buses outside of China to date, which sets a new record in sales volume for the overseas pure-electric bus industry.

Key Points: 
  • This is the largest order for pure-electric buses outside of China to date, which sets a new record in sales volume for the overseas pure-electric bus industry.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210111006106/en/
    Like the 470 bus models delivered by BYD to Bogot in December 2020, this batch of 1002 buses also includes 9-meter and 12-meter models.
  • BYD will partner with local bus manufacturers Superpolo and BUSSCAR respectively on the bus body parts.
  • BYD has a market share of over 96.5% in the Colombian electric bus market, and more impressively 99% in Bogota, the capital.

BYD Delivers Largest Pure Electric Bus Fleet in Colombia

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Tuesday, December 22, 2020

This is the countrys largest pure electric bus fleet, and also the largest bus fleet BYD has delivered in the Americas, which will effectively promote the already fast-growing electrified public transport systems in Colombia, Latin America and the entire Americas.

Key Points: 
  • This is the countrys largest pure electric bus fleet, and also the largest bus fleet BYD has delivered in the Americas, which will effectively promote the already fast-growing electrified public transport systems in Colombia, Latin America and the entire Americas.
  • Compared with diesel buses, BYD's pure electric bus fleet will save 12,500 tons of carbon dioxide and 2.5 tons of dust particles from being emitted every year.
  • This is the largest pure electric bus fleet in the country, highlighting and consolidating Colombia's status as a model for environmental protection in Latin America.
  • It's also delivered 64 electric buses to Medellin in 2018, and delivered 470 units for the largest pure electric bus fleet in Colombia in 2020.

A Glimpse into BYD’s Blade Battery Factory in Chongqing

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Monday, June 8, 2020

This is the first factory tour that BYD has conducted since it debuted the Blade Battery on March 29.

Key Points: 
  • This is the first factory tour that BYD has conducted since it debuted the Blade Battery on March 29.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200608005451/en/
    The factory is currently the only production base for the Blade Battery.
  • It possesses much of BYD's self-developed Blade Battery production equipment and has a total investment of 10 billion yuan with an annual production capacity of 20GWH.
  • The Blade Battery has notably passed the "nail penetration test", one of the most stringent safety tests in the industry.

SMART Members to Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA): "Support us by ensuring we have a chance to work"

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Friday, October 11, 2019
Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191011005547/en/
    SMART Local 105 members at the Lancaster plant in August 2018, graduates of OSHA 10 health and safety training.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    BYD has been the first stable job I have had since I left the military.
  • Many additional SMART members who work for local transit agencies drive the buses built at the BYD plant.
  • We are sheet metal workers, service technicians, bus operators, engineers, conductors, sign workers, welders, production employees and more.