electric buses

Hyderabad-based Olectra has become the first company in India to deploy 4,000 electric buses. The milestone highlights the company's leadership in electric mobility adoption.

The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation has denied claims that 500 electric buses are idle, stating that the fleet is operating normally. The organization refutes the allegations without providing further details.

Puerto Vallarta faces challenges balancing growth with preservation as Playa del Cuale failed federal water quality tests, electric buses arrive to modernize public transport, and efforts continue to protect sea turtles. The beach's bacterial levels exceed limits, while the new electric buses aim to improve connectivity in key areas.

KSTDC is considering rolling out 40 electric buses for safari operations at Bannerghatta Biological Park. The initiative aims to enhance transportation sustainability within the park.

YSRCP opposes the privatisation of electric buses. The party is against transferring the management of electric buses to private entities.

APSRTC Employees’ JAC plans a second phase of agitation starting July 7 against the state government's move to hand over depot lands to private operators for electric bus operations, fearing it will lead to the privatization of public transport services.

Reliance Industries will donate 25 electric buses worth ₹27.5 crore to Tirumala and fund 50 drivers and EV charging stations. Anant Ambani also donated hair.

APSRTC Employees’ JAC will announce second phase agitation plans on June 28, opposing the State government’s proposal to introduce privately operated electric buses and transfer RTC assets to private operators.

The Iran war is driving increased adoption of electric motorbikes and buses in Africa, benefiting China. A surge in demand for these vehicles is boosting China's position in the market.

APSRTC will deploy 100 electric buses in Visakhapatnam, with a focus on connecting to Bhogapuram airport. The first 20 buses will arrive in June, followed by the remaining 80 by August, distributed between Gajuwaka and Simhachalam depots.

CM Adityanath launched electric and hydrogen buses, with 110 electric buses to be operational by June 15. The fleet will expand up to 500 buses based on demand.

APSRTC employees’ unions have warned of potential unrest over plans to privatize electric buses and bus depots by leasing them to private operators. The government and APSRTC are reportedly determined to proceed with this initiative, according to JAC convenors.

APSRTC unions will meet on June 8 to discuss employee welfare issues, focusing on government policies and the impact of introducing electric buses through private operators on the organization's future.

In Massachusetts towns Acton and Boxborough, electric school buses will charge their 200-kilowatt-hour batteries overnight during summer and feed energy into the grid. The buses will remain parked in a lot after the school year ends but will not remain idle.

Japan's Nabtesco will begin mass-producing all-electric power steering systems specifically designed for electric buses. The move highlights the company's focus on advancing EV technology and supporting the transition to sustainable public transportation.