Categories: Batteries/Tech, Bus, Hybrids, Suppliers, Technology, Zero Emissions

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

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10242482/bae-systems-gen3-electric-drive-completes-fta-testing

Categories: Bus, Electric Vehicles, Hybrids

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

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10238867/bae-systems-brings-power-for-hybrid-electric-buses-in-san-francisco

Categories: Autonomous Technology, Batteries/Tech, Charging, Connected Fleets, Electric, Electric Vehicles, Equipment, Fleet Forward, Fleet Management as a Service, Fuel, Global Fleet, Green Fleet, Hybrids, Incentives/Grants, Leasing, Maintenance, Mobility, New Mobility, Operations, Remarketing, Rental Operations, Rental Software, Safety, Shared Mobility, Small Fleet, Smart Cities, Software, Suppliers, Technology, Telematics & Technology, Vehicle Research

Five companies were selected by Newlab and Ford to join them in the new Michigan Central facility to help revolutionize electrification and charging...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10155364/ford-and-newlab-announce-startups-to-pilot-new-electric-vehicle-tech

Categories: Bus, Charging, Electric, Electric Vehicles, Fleet Forward, Fuel, Global Fleet, Green Fleet, Hybrids, Leasing, Operations, Small Fleet, Technology, Vehicle OEM

Aiming to become a next-generation global automotive manufacturer, Taiwan-based Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) recently introduced its three new...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10154452/hon-hai-debuts-three-self-developed-electric-vehicle-model

Categories: Batteries/Tech, Charging, Electric, Electric Vehicles, Fleet Forward, Fuel, Gasoline, Global Fleet, Green Fleet, Hybrids, Leasing, Operations, Small Fleet, Vehicle OEM, Zero Emissions

Compact and mid-size electric vehicles (EVs) are now fully cost competitive with petrol and diesel cars across most European countries according to...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10154446/leaseplan-car-cost-index-evs-cost-competitive-with-ices-in-europe

Categories: Bus, Hybrids, Legal/Legislative, Technology, Zero Emissions

ElDorado National said it expects to deliver the electric hybrid buses in the second quarter of 2022.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10150348/allison-eldorado-national-partner-to-bring-electric-hybrid-buses-to-san-francisc

Categories: Bus, Hybrids, Technology, Zero Emissions

The new E-Z Rider II buses are part of SFMTA’s ongoing effort to modernize its Muni fleet to benefit customers and reduce maintenance costs.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10144376/san-francisco-muni-adding-30-enc-hybrid-electric-buses

Categories: Bus, Electric, Green Fleet, Hybrids, Legal/Legislative, Technology, Zero Emissions

The eGen Flex system includes full electric drive capability for up to 10 miles, depending upon duty cycle and accessory load demands.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10141729/allison-transmissions-electric-hybrid-solution-debuts-on-nyct-buses

Categories: Electric, Fleet Leasing, Global Fleet, Green Fleet, Hybrids, New Mobility, Operations, Procurement, Sustainability, Vehicle Research, Zero Emissions

The partnership will help the University of Pittsburgh reduce costs and upgrade its fleet with alternative energy vehicles, which will further support the...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10125100/enterprise-extends-partnership-with-university-of-pittsburgh

Categories: Bus, Electric Vehicles, Global Fleet, Hybrids, Legal/Legislative, Safety, Technology, Zero Emissions

As soon as a bus enters a geofenced area, a signal is sent to the engine to automatically switch off. Once the bus exits the area, the engine will...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10112797/viriciti-launches-all-electric-mode-tool-for-bae-systems