One of the world’s most recognized transportation systems, TFL (Transportation for London), known for their iconic red, double-decker buses, has contracted for the manufacture of a brand new, battery electric replacement with global electric vehicle leader, BYD Company Ltd. “Many believed that a pure electric double-decker bus would not be possible due to the size […]
Proterra, a provider of zero-emission battery-electric buses, has announced the completion of round of financing, raising $55 million. Proterra has closed a $30 million Series 4 equity round led by $19 million from several new strategic investors. The existing major investors in Proterra added $11 million of equity. In conjunction with the equity financing, Proterra […]
Crosspoint Kinetics, a leader in developing bolt-on solutions principally for delivery vans and trucks that measurably conserve, capture and reuse energy, has reported that its voucher programs for New York City and Chicago are gaining momentum, but interested companies will have to act soon as funds are quickly being allocated. The voucher program enables fleets […]
Nissan and Green Charge Networks, the largest provider of commercial energy storage, have joined forces to deploy second-life lithium-ion vehicle batteries for stationary commercial energy storage in the U.S. and international markets. With more than 178,000 sales since its launch in late 2010, Nissan LEAF is the world’s top-selling electric vehicle. In a new stationary […]
Israel has rolled out its first natural gas-powered truck, an Iveco Stralis, which was delivered via a partnership between CNH Industrial and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) working with Israel’s Fuel Choices Initiative (IFCI). IFCI is a ten-year Israeli Government program, managed through the Prime Minister’s Office, which is dedicated to reducing the World’s dependency on […]
Greyhound, the largest provider of intercity bus transportation in North America, has announced the launch of BusTracker— a new real-time GPS tracking system that allows customers to see where their bus is, and when it will arrive at their destination. Customers can access BusTracker by visiting Greyhound.com and searching by schedule number, departure city or […]
If you’re looking to boost fuel economy, consider this: A team of motor sport enthusiasts will drive from Atlantic Coast of Florida to the Pacific Coast of California on just one tank of renewable fuel in June 21-26, 2015. This is made possible by NEXBTL renewable fuel that is produced from bio-based raw materials by […]
Plug In America, a San Francisco-based national nonprofit organization working to advance plug-in vehicles powered by domestic electricity, has announced that as the group approaches its fifth year, it now reaches 150 cities across the U.S. The group also announced that Nissan will serve as the exclusive automotive sponsor for National Drive Electric Week through […]
The C3 Group will host its third annual Connected Car Conference (C3) showcasing the trends and technologies that are driving innovation in automotive and transportation, with a special program emphasis on unique, urban issues of traffic, commuting and safety. The event begins on June 23, in New York City. This year’s event includes an opening […]
Volta Industries has unveiled a new, advertising and sponsored-based approach to support free electric vehicle (EV) charging via a network of more than 100 stations across five cities. Volta also announced that the company has closed a $4.5 million Series A equity capital round led by Three Bridges Ventures and a $3 million project financing […]
