Sustainable Bus’ Post

Fifty-five new zero tailpipe emission vehicles are now being introduced on First Bus routes serving Basildon and the surrounding area over the next two months. https://ow.ly/fw7P50X3tY3 #Bus #Transport #FirstBus #Essex #ZeroEmissions

Alexander Dennis has taken a firm order from British bus company First Bus for 17 next-generation zero-emission buses. 12 Enviro200EV and five Enviro100EV will be delivered in 2026 for use on Bath city services. They will be part of a wider investment by First Bus in electric buses and associated charging infrastructure in the West of England. Both the Enviro200EV and Enviro100EV are powered by the Voith Electrical Drive System, which has demonstrated strong performance in Zemo Partnership zero-emission bus testing, including 97% grid-to-wheel efficiency. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eJPZUDMQ #alexanderdennis #firstbus #electricbuses #zemopartnership #roadtransport #transport #busandcoach

As the rail industry marks its 200th anniversary, we’re proud to reflect on the role that fleets and logistics have played and continue to play, in keeping the railway moving. At Ganymede, our Fleet Department supports rail projects across the UK with safe, reliable and efficient vehicles. But we’re also looking ahead. From introducing electric and hybrid vehicles to investing in telematics and smarter route planning, we’re committed to helping the industry achieve its sustainability and net-zero ambitions. Our latest Railway 200 blog explores how innovation has shaped rail from the very beginning and how fleet management is evolving to power the next 200 years of progress. Read the whole blog here: https://lnkd.in/ec8JjWxb #Railway200 #FleetManagement #Sustainability #Innovation #GanymedeSolutions #NetZero #Logistics

Transport for London and the Mayor of London have launched the BL1 Bakerloop, a new electric express bus service running between Waterloo and Lewisham, mirroring much of the proposed Bakerloo line extension corridor. Operating every 12 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays and every 15 minutes on Sundays, evenings and early mornings, the route uses fully electric Enviro400 City double-deck buses equipped with USB charging points and priority seating. Learn more on the blog: https://lnkd.in/eH8GFsH9 #Bakerloop #ElectricBus #PublicTransport #LondonTransport #ZeroEmission

🇦🇹🇮🇪 #AustriaFriday – Dé hAoine na hOstaire Kapsch TrafficCom AG is a global pioneer in sustainable mobility. Headquartered in Vienna, the company develops innovative traffic management and tolling solutions. With projects in more than 50 countries, Kapsch ensures that efficiency on the roads goes hand in hand with environmental responsibility. In Ireland, Kapsch's expertise is transforming how Dublin's motorways operate. The company delivered the M50's barrier-free tolling system, processing up to 150,000 passages daily with 100% accuracy across eight lanes. This "eFlow" solution eliminated queuing and significantly improved journey times for Ireland's busiest motorway. Beyond tolling, Kapsch is advancing road safety through the NIMS initiative. Beginning in January 2024, the C-ITS pilot project enables real-time communication between vehicles and infrastructure on the M50 and M1, delivering live safety alerts about collisions, congestion, and hazardous conditions directly to drivers' screens. Whether on Ireland's motorways or roads across the globe, Kapsch TrafficCom's mission remains consistent: harnessing technology to advance sustainable mobility, ease congestion, and protect every road user. #advantageaustria #AoineAustria #surprisinglyingenious #greentechaustria --------------- Tim Wray, Michael Weber, Julia Buß

While the world debates how to electrify fleets, the Netherlands just showed what “policy done right” actually looks like. A new analysis from the Clean Cities Campaign shows how zero-emission zones for freight (ZEZ-F) are accelerating the shift to electric vans and trucks across Dutch cities. Here’s what’s happening 1️⃣ Massive uptake: In the first half of 2025, 78% of new vans sold in the Netherlands were electric — versus just 9% across the EU. Electric truck sales jumped 188% year-on-year, making up nearly 1 in 5 electric trucks sold in Europe. 2️⃣ Smart regulation, not chaos: The Dutch rolled out 18 zero-emission freight zones this year with clear timelines, local funding, national subsidies, and a six-month grace period. Result? High compliance, low friction, huge market response. 3️⃣ Ambition + pragmatism = momentum. As Jens Müller from the Clean Cities Campaign said, “The Dutch are pragmatic but ambitious — and that mix was the recipe for success.” It’s a simple equation: 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 + 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 + 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 = 𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. This is electrification by design, not by accident. It shows how governments can steer demand curves upward — with smart regulation that gives businesses the confidence to invest. If the Netherlands can make zero-emission freight work at scale, what’s stopping every other major city in Europe from following? #Electrification #UrbanLogistics #ZeroEmissionZones #EnergyTransition #InfrastructureAsAProduct #EVFleets #SustainableCities

Electric shared cars as shared home batteries 🚗🔋 Two weeks ago, our colleague Bram Seeuws was in Copenhagen for the Super Smart Charging Hubs project meeting. On the agenda: an update on the various pilots and a site visit to Faelledby. Faelledby is a Super Smart Charging Hub under construction: 2,000 flats in the future and, from next year, six V2G shared cars. #sustainablemobility #greenenergy #V2G #sharedmobility Interreg North Sea Programme

Alexander Dennis has announced an order from First Bus for the supply of 17 zero-emission buses. https://ow.ly/GRrY50X0Ikg #Bus #Transport #AlexanderDennis #Fleet #FirstBus

In 1825, when the world’s first public passenger train set off on the Stockton & Darlington Railway, one carriage stood out: The Experiment. Built by Darlington coachbuilder E. Green, it carried 18 passengers in a closed, sheltered space. Its name reflected its purpose: a trial to see if people would travel by rail. It worked. Rail was no longer just for coal; it was for people. Today, KeTech continues that spirit of experimentation and innovation, servicing the very stations and routes and that Stephenson pioneered. Our Passenger Information Systems guide passengers on LNER and TransPennine Express, while our Customer Information Systems power Northern Rail. From Darlington to Stockton, from experimental beginnings to real-time intelligence, KeTech ensures passengers are informed, confident, and connected. Read our case studies 👇 Railway 200

🚨 Huge news for Australia: the Net Zero Roadmap for Transport has landed! For heavy vehicles, it points one way: 🚛⚡ electrification at scale. 🔋 Electrify buses, rigids & urban fleets (2025–2030) ⚡ Scale national charging infrastructure (2030–2035) 🚛 Zero-emission trucking with a national backbone (2035–2050) This is the clearest signal yet that electrification is the backbone of freight decarbonisation — and Kwetta is ready to deliver the charging infrastructure to make it real. 👉 Full roadmap here: https://lnkd.in/gvzQm_TD