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The South Australian government has today announced it has ordered 60 brand new 100 per cent full battery electric buses …

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The South Australian government has today announced it has ordered 60 brand new 100 per cent full battery electric buses and revealed plans to create a zero-emissions passenger transport network. The new
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]]> Busways’ new ZEB transition manager leads depot tours https://www.busnews.com.au/busways-new-zeb-transition-manager-leads-depot-tours/ Sun, 30 Mar 2025 21:30:32 +0000 https://www.busnews.com.au/?p=45024
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New South Wales based operator Busways has announced the appointment of a new Zero-Emissions Bus Transition Manager to the team as it hosted Transport for NSW at three of its depots. The new appointment,
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]]> More Challenger electric offerings on the way https://www.busnews.com.au/more-challenger-electric-offerings-on-the-way/ Mon, 13 Jan 2025 21:16:35 +0000 https://www.busnews.com.au/?p=43821
The Challenger Callibar and Electric Low Floor bus (Images: Prime Creative Media)

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The Challenger Callibar and Electric Low Floor bus (Images: Prime Creative Media)
With a wealth of innovative models running smoothly each day on Australian roads, Challenger Bus and Coach has cemented itself as a major force in the local bus and coach industry. Since exploding onto
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]]> NSW releases orders for 319 new electric buses https://www.busnews.com.au/nsw-releases-orders-for-319-new-electric-buses/ Fri, 20 Dec 2024 01:45:43 +0000 https://www.busnews.com.au/?p=43697 zero emissions
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The New South Wales government has announced a massive investment in sustainable transport with an order for 319 battery electric buses. As part of Transport for NSW’s (TfNSW) zero-emissions bus program,
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]]> Victorian electric bus conference gets underway today https://www.busnews.com.au/victorian-electric-bus-conference-gets-underway-today/ Thu, 28 Nov 2024 21:02:28 +0000 https://www.busnews.com.au/?p=43430
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An event prioritising Victoria’s electric bus manufacturing sector begins in Melbourne today, with the Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) hosting its electric bus conference. Held in Crown
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]]> Uzabus appoints electrification specialist to power Wellington ZEB fleet https://www.busnews.com.au/uzabus-appoints-electrification-specialist-to-power-wellington-zeb-fleet/ Thu, 28 Nov 2024 20:57:52 +0000 https://www.busnews.com.au/?p=43446
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Uzabus has announced the appointment of fleet electrification and battery storage specialist Zenobē to provide end-to-end zero-emissions technology for Uzabus’ new Wellington trial fleet. The modular
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]]> Could new electric trams be on the way to Australia in 2025? https://www.busnews.com.au/could-new-electric-trams-be-on-the-way-to-australia-in-2025/ Wed, 27 Nov 2024 21:53:18 +0000 https://www.busnews.com.au/?p=43422
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The latest electric tram technology could be heading to Australia in the next year following the news that the first Irizar ie trams will start operating on London’s 358 route. Starting on London’s
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]]> Scania delivers 100th hybrid-electric bus to Kinetic in Victoria https://www.busnews.com.au/scania-delivers-100th-hybrid-electric-bus-to-kinetic-in-victoria/ Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:26:58 +0000 https://www.busnews.com.au/?p=43409
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Scania has reached a special milestone with operator partner Kinetic, delivering the 100th hybrid-electric bus model to the operator’s Victorian branch. “The 100th delivery to Kinetic is a milestone
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]]> Kwetta warns ‘don’t throw the power grid under the bus’ https://www.busnews.com.au/kwetta-warns-dont-throw-the-power-grid-under-the-bus/ Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:44:26 +0000 https://www.busnews.com.au/?p=43267
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As the world moves to greener, more efficient public transport, electric buses are quickly becoming the preferred choice for operators. They’re quieter, cleaner and cheaper to run. But there’s a major
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]]> Inside Ebusco’s wild week of court cases and its ‘Turnaround Plan’ https://www.busnews.com.au/inside-ebuscos-wild-week-of-court-cases-and-its-turnaround-plan/ Thu, 24 Oct 2024 21:39:01 +0000 https://www.busnews.com.au/?p=42962
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European-based bus manufacturer Ebusco has unveiled its new ‘Turnaround Plan’ to rectify its precarious financial situation following the loss of a crucial court case in Utrecht, the Netherlands. Earlier
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