Bus News
New emission technology trialled by Metroline
Danish clean-air technology is being piloted on buses in North London.
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Bus News
NXWM backs Birmingham air improvements
Operator supporting city council’s initiative by acquiring only micro-hybrid buses this year National Express West Midlands (NXWM) has welcomed moves to improve Birmingham’s air quality.
News
SMMT calls for revision to 2020 ULEZ rules
Welcoming plans for an Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in London by 2020, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said London should set the benchmark for the world’s great cities by implementing a […]
Bus News
£5 million scheme to reduce bus emissions
Transport Minister Norman Baker has announced the Department for Transport will provide £5m to support efforts to reduce pollution from local buses.
Bus News
MAN gas bus viable option, says Reading
“MAN really does seem to have cracked it,” says James Freeman, CEO of Reading Buses Reading Transport has said its CNG-powered MAN EcoCity demonstrator is a “perfectly feasible” option on its urbanintensive Reading Buses operation, […]
Bus News
First under fire over ‘low emissions’ ad
FirstGroup has come under fire from the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for claiming its buses are “low emission” on its TV advertisement. The ad claimed, “We [heart symbol] low emissions” and printed on the screen: […]
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TfL launches no idling campaign
Authority says switching engine on and off does not result in damage The CPT has backed a new campaign encouraging London drivers to turn off their engines when their vehicle is stationary for more than […]
International
Volvo developing ‘plug-in’ hybrid
Battery development promotes adoption of plug-in charging Sweden Volvo Buses is developing a plug-in hybrid bus capable of covering long distances silently and exhaust-free on electricity only. Three buses will be tested in Gothenburg, Sweden, […]
