electric buses
Coverage of electric buses in the Nexus archive.
- KSTDC mulls rolling out 40 electric buses for safari operations at Bannerghatta Biological Park
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 ‘privatisation’ of electric buses
YSRCP opposes the privatisation of electric buses. The party is against transferring the management of electric buses to private entities.
- APSRTC Employees’ JAC plans second phase of agitation against ‘privatisation move’ from July 7
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 to donate Tirumala 25 electric buses worth ₹27.5 crore; Anant Ambani donates hair
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 to announce second phase agitation plans on June 28
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.
- Iran war supercharges electric vehicle uptake in Africa
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 to run 100 electric buses in Visakhapatnam, with focus on Bhogapuram airport link
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 flags off electric buses and hydrogen buses
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 warn of stir over electric bus ‘privatisation’ plans
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 to meet on June 8 to discuss employee welfare issues
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, parked EVs will start feeding the grid this summer
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 to mass-produce all-electric power steering for EV buses
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.