Massive ramp-up of truck charging and re-fuelling infrastructure needed: ACEA

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has released new data on the number of charging points and re-fuelling stations required for zero and low- emission trucks to meet the 2025 and 2030 CO2 targets. In terms of charging points for electric trucks, this means going from close to zero today to some 90,000 public points […]

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Busworld Turkey puts focus on zero emission bus systems

The 8th edition of Busworld Turkey, organised by Busworld International and its Turkish partner, HKF Trade Fairs took place from 5 to 7 March 2020 in the Istanbul Expo Center. Under the given circumstances, the turn up was very satisfying in terms of numbers of visitors and their international character. Busworld welcomed 7,935 visitors coming […]

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Volvo demonstrates electric heavy duty trucks in North America

At an exclusive event at the TEC Equipment dealership in Fontana, California, Volvo Trucks offered a first look at its North American Class 8 battery-electric project trucks. In Europe, Volvo Trucks recently started sales of electric trucks for urban transports and demonstrated electric concept trucks for construction operations and regional distribution. By utilizing existing electromobility […]

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Ashok Leyland’s Optare wins order for Electric Double Decker Buses in London

Ashok Leyland has announced another significant win by its subsidiary Optare PLC. It is partnering with Tower Transit Group in the launch of two new electric routes in London with the supply of 37 Metrodecker double deck EVs. The award winning Metrodecker EV, the world’s first zero emission double decker, is designed and built at […]

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Olectra-BYD launches intercity eBus

Mr. Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shipping and MSME, Govt of India, unveiled Olectra-BYD’s C9 – first electric inter-city coach in India, during in the presence of other senior dignitaries. Olectra-BYD, the frontrunners in electric mobility in the country, with over 200 eBuses plying across many states in India, has covered a […]

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Renault signs agreement with Carlsberg Group for electric trucks

Renault Trucks is taking a critical step in the transformation of urban transport by announcing the signing of a contract with the Carlsberg Group to deliver 20 D Wide Z.E. These 100% electric 26-tonne trucks, which will be delivered in 2020, will be operated by the Feldschlösschen brewery, the Group’s Swiss subsidiary. Renault Trucks believes […]

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JBM Auto launches ECO-LIFE e9 and e12 Electric Buses

Committed towards its endeavor and aligned with the government’s efforts at propagating green mobility, JBM Auto Ltd., launched ECO-LIFE e9 electric bus at the Auto Expo 2020 today. The bus was launched by Mr. S.K. Arya, Chairman, JBM Group and Mr. Nishant Arya, Executive Director, JBM Group. ECO-LIFE, a Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV), saves around […]

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Volvo receives order for 60 electric buses from Malmö

Volvo Buses has signed yet another large order for electrified buses. Nobina has placed an order for 60 high-capacity electric buses which will enter service in Malmö next year. “It is immensely gratifying to receive yet another significant order for electric buses. In a short space of time we have taken orders for 220 electric […]

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3rd Edition of iTEC India sets path for EV Vision 2030

The 3rd edition of iTEC India, held in Bengaluru, saw a successful finish with over 1000 delegates in attendance. The event, which was held from 17 to 19 December, was one of the largest conferences on transportation electrification in India. Focusing on the theme of ‘E-Mobility Solutions for the Community’, iTEC India 2019 saw over […]

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growX ventures invest in Cell Propulsion as part of Huddle’s EV Accelerator Program

growX ventures has invested in Cell Propulsion (CP), a forerunner in the deployment of Electric LCV & electric Bus solutions, as part of the EV Accelerator, a program being conducted by Gurgaon based, Huddle. Other investors that have invested in CP include Endiya Partners, Sangam Ventures, CIIE (IIM-A). The EV accelerator program by Huddle is […]

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