Articulated buses

Ballard Announces Follow-On Order From New Flyer for Fuel Cell Modules to Power 20 Buses in California

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Transportation in the San Francisco Bay Area, Energy, Transportation in California, Public transportation in San Francisco, Articulated buses, Ballard Power Systems, AC Transit, New Flyer Xcelsior, New Flyer, Ballard, Fuel cell, Electric bus

VANCOUVER, BC, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) (TSX: BLDP) today announced that it has received a follow-on purchase order from New Flyer ( www.newflyer.com ), North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader and Ballard partner, for 20 fuel cell modules to power 20 New Flyer Xcelsiormodel Fuel Cell Electric Buses, or FCEBs, planned for deployment with Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit) in Oakland, California.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) (TSX: BLDP) today announced that it has received a follow-on purchase order from New Flyer ( www.newflyer.com ), North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader and Ballard partner, for 20 fuel cell modules to power 20 New Flyer Xcelsiormodel Fuel Cell Electric Buses, or FCEBs, planned for deployment with Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit) in Oakland, California.
  • Ballard plans to deliver all the modules to New Flyer this year and deployment of the New Flyer buses will bring the total number of Ballard-powered FCEBs operated by AC Transit to 31.
  • "The orders announced today from New Flyer for 20 fuel cell modules brings the number of New Flyer FCEBs that Ballard is powering in California to 45 and underpins the importance of our long-standing partnership with North America's leading bus manufacturer," said Rob Campbell, Ballard Chief Commercial Officer.
  • Ballard Power Systems' (NASDAQ: BLDP) (TSX: BLDP) vision is to deliver fuel cell power for a sustainable planet.

Volvo Penta and Terminal Tractor Manufacturer TICO Partner in Electromobility

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Thursday, March 25, 2021
Automotive Manufacturing, Automotive, Manufacturing, Trucking, Rail, Transport, General Automotive, Other Manufacturing, Alternative energy, Energy, Engineering, Engines, Companies, Volvo, Penta, Volvo Business Units, Volvo Cars, Articulated buses

Its an exciting journey ahead together with TICO, says Helne Mellquist, CEO and President of Volvo Penta.

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  • Its an exciting journey ahead together with TICO, says Helne Mellquist, CEO and President of Volvo Penta.
  • As part of the Volvo Group, Volvo Penta has a unique position in helping its customers within the area of electromobility .
  • Additionally, TICO is also partnering with Volvo Penta to offer an alternative diesel powertrain within its existing line-up.
  • Volvo Penta is part of the Volvo Group, one of the worlds leading manufacturers of heavy trucks, buses and construction equipment.

Santiago Upgrades Public Transport With 355 Scania Buses

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Thursday, June 25, 2020
Buses, Vehicles, Articulated buses, Double-decker buses, Scania AB, Södertälje Municipality

SDERTLJE, Sweden, June 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Scania has started the delivery of 355 Euro 6 buses for Santiago de Chile's public transport system.

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  • SDERTLJE, Sweden, June 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Scania has started the delivery of 355 Euro 6 buses for Santiago de Chile's public transport system.
  • Of the new vehicles, bodybuilt by Caio Induscar, 220 are 12.5-metre buses for 99 passengers and 135 articulated 18.6-metre buses for 159 passengers.
  • "Scania is contributing to renewing Red Metropolitana de Movilidad's public transport bus fleet with the aim of improving efficiency and establishing a more sustainable city," says Managing Director Pascal Zappone, Scania Chile.
  • Ignacio Cortezn Marqus, Sales Director Buses & Coaches, Scania

Volvo Buses Receives Order for 60 High-capacity Electric Buses From Malmö

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Friday, January 31, 2020
Buses, Vehicles, Hybrid electric buses, Articulated buses, Electric bus

Nobina has placed an order for 60 high-capacity electric buses which will enter service in Malm next year.

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  • Nobina has placed an order for 60 high-capacity electric buses which will enter service in Malm next year.
  • In a short space of time, we have taken orders for 220 electric buses from two of Sweden's largest cities.
  • The electric high-capacity buses ordered by Nobina in Malm are of the Volvo 7900 Electric Articulated model, which was launched in autumn 2019.
  • Delivery of the 60 electric buses will start in January 2021 and all the buses will be delivered by April the same year.

Nils Jaeger Appointed President Volvo Autonomous Solutions

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Friday, December 20, 2019
Economy of Sweden, Volvo, Companies, Automotive industry, Volvo Cars, Volvo Business Units, Articulated buses

GTEBORG, Sweden, Dec. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Nils Jaeger, currently President Region EMEA, Volvo Financial Services, has been appointed President of the new Volvo Group business area Volvo Autonomous Solutions.

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  • GTEBORG, Sweden, Dec. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Nils Jaeger, currently President Region EMEA, Volvo Financial Services, has been appointed President of the new Volvo Group business area Volvo Autonomous Solutions.
  • Born in 1969, Nils Jaeger has served as President Region EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), Volvo Financial Services since 2014.
  • As the President of Volvo Autonomous Solutions Nils Jaeger will lead a new business area responsible for further accelerating the development, commercialization and sales of autonomous transport solutions from the Volvo Group.
  • Volvo Autonomous Solutions will constitute a new business area as of January 1, 2020, at which time Nils Jaeger will take up the position as President and Head of Solutions.

Scania Delivers 450 Buses to Abidjan - Studies Local Biofuel Production

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Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Buses, Vehicles, Articulated buses, Double-decker buses, Abidjan Transport Company, Scania AB, Abidjan, Hybrid electric buses

SDERTLJE, Sweden, Dec. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Scania has signed an agreement with the Ivorian Ministry of Transport and SOTRA, the Abidjan Transport Company, to deliver 450 buses.

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  • SDERTLJE, Sweden, Dec. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Scania has signed an agreement with the Ivorian Ministry of Transport and SOTRA, the Abidjan Transport Company, to deliver 450 buses.
  • The bus delivery forms part of a major initiative to upgrade SOTRA's fleet and improve public transport in Abidjan, Cte d'Ivoire.
  • "With this agreement, Scania further strengthens its position in West Africa as a provider of sustainable solutions for urban mobility," says Anna Carmo e Silva, Head of Buses and Coaches at Scania.
  • Scania will supply 400 low-entry 13-metre buses and 50 18-metre articulated buses, bodybuilt by Marcopolo.

Volvo Buses Demonstrates Electric Autonomous Solution for Bus Depot

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Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Buses, Transport, Vehicles, Electric bus, Volvo Buses, Articulated buses, Hybrid electric buses

GTEBORG, Sweden, Nov. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time, Volvo Buses shows the significant potential of autonomous buses in depot.

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  • GTEBORG, Sweden, Nov. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time, Volvo Buses shows the significant potential of autonomous buses in depot.
  • The live demonstration, one of the world's first for a 12 m electric and autonomous bus at a bus depot, represents an important milestone in Volvo Buses' autonomous journey towards safer, cleaner and more efficient public transport.
  • "This marks a very important step in our autonomous journey as we now have successfully shown the commercial benefits an autonomous solution can deliver in a bus depot," says Hkan Agnevall, President of Volvo Buses.
  • Volvo Buses believes that part of the answer will be connected, autonomous and electric buses.

Volvo Buses Demonstrates Electric Autonomous Solution for Bus Depot

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Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Buses, Transport, Vehicles, Electric bus, Volvo Buses, Articulated buses, Hybrid electric buses

GTEBORG, Sweden, Nov. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time, Volvo Buses shows the significant potential of autonomous buses in depot.

Key Points: 
  • GTEBORG, Sweden, Nov. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time, Volvo Buses shows the significant potential of autonomous buses in depot.
  • The live demonstration, one of the world's first for a 12 m electric and autonomous bus at a bus depot, represents an important milestone in Volvo Buses' autonomous journey towards safer, cleaner and more efficient public transport.
  • "This marks a very important step in our autonomous journey as we now have successfully shown the commercial benefits an autonomous solution can deliver in a bus depot," says Hkan Agnevall, President of Volvo Buses.
  • Volvo Buses believes that part of the answer will be connected, autonomous and electric buses.

India Electric Bus Market, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2024 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, November 4, 2019
Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Automotive, Bus, Electric bus, Vehicles, Transport, Motor vehicles, Hybrid electric buses, Battery electric vehicles, Sustainable technologies, Articulated buses

The "India Electric Bus Market, By Seating Capacity (Up to 30 Seater; 31-40 Seater; Above 40), By Battery Type (Lead Acid and Lithium Ion), By Application (Intercity; Intracity; Airport Bus), By Bus Length (6-8m; 9-12m; Above 12m), Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2017-2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "India Electric Bus Market, By Seating Capacity (Up to 30 Seater; 31-40 Seater; Above 40), By Battery Type (Lead Acid and Lithium Ion), By Application (Intercity; Intracity; Airport Bus), By Bus Length (6-8m; 9-12m; Above 12m), Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2017-2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Indian Electric Bus Market stood at around $ 47.35 million in 2018 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 37.6% during the forecast period.
  • The electric bus market in India can be segmented based on seating capacity, battery type, application, bus length and region.
  • In terms of bus length, the Indian Electric Bus Market can be segregated into 6-8 m, 9-12 m, and above 12m.

Scania Unveils New Generation City and Suburban Range

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Thursday, October 17, 2019
Buses, Vehicles, Motor vehicles, Double-decker buses, Articulated buses, Hybrid electric buses, Scania AB, Södertälje Municipality, Volkswagen Group, Scania Citywide, Scania

SDERTLJE, Sweden, Oct. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Scania today presents its new generation buses for city and suburban operations.

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  • SDERTLJE, Sweden, Oct. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Scania today presents its new generation buses for city and suburban operations.
  • "The new Scania Citywide range features lower fuel consumption, higher passenger capacity, better drivability, and vastly improved passenger and driver comfort," says Anna Carmo e Silva, Head of Buses and Coaches at Scania.
  • With the new city and suburban range, the geofencing system Scania Zone is available for all powertrains to assist drivers in adapting to increasing urban regulations to limit pollution and increase safety.
  • We have rigorously addressed all these aspects in designing the new Scania Citywide and are convinced that we will now offer a highly competitive city and suburban bus for operations today and tomorrow."