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Buses Volvo Buses Announce Launch Of 7900 Electric Articulated Bus

Volvo Buses Announce Launch Of 7900 Electric Articulated Bus

New 18 and 18.7 meter long Volvo 7900 Electric joins the 12 meter long for a comprehensive lineup of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and all-electric buses
By Mark Kane Jun 11, 2019
Volvo Unveils World’s First Full-Size Autonomous Electric Bus

Volvo Unveils World’s First Full-Size Autonomous Electric Bus

Volvo Buses presents the world's first full-size, autonomous electric bus, jointly developed with Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. It charges itself too.
By Mark Kane Mar 06, 2019
Ireland Will Get Its First Electric Bus: A Volvo 7900e

Ireland Will Get Its First Electric Bus: A Volvo 7900e

We have lived to a time when the number of all-electric buses is counted is hundred of thousands globally. There are however still entire countries where there are none.
By Mark Kane Feb 23, 2019
Volvo Buses Examining Potential For Battery Second-Life

Volvo Buses Examining Potential For Battery Second-Life

Batteries will be utilized in combination with solar at an apartment complex to decrease peak electricity usage as well as store surplus energy.
By Mark Kane Dec 10, 2018
Electric Bus Orders More Than Doubled Last Year In Europe

Electric Bus Orders More Than Doubled Last Year In Europe

Electric buses already have a lower total cost of ownership over an eight-year period. Not to mention the positive impact on air quality too.
By Mark Kane Nov 10, 2018
Volvo Introduces Electric Articulated Buses In Sweden

Volvo Introduces Electric Articulated Buses In Sweden

Volvo began tests of its new articulated electric buses (18.7 m) in Gothenburg, Sweden. General operations start in June.
By Mark Kane Apr 28, 2018
Volvo Launches New 7900 Electric Bus

Volvo Launches New 7900 Electric Bus

Volvo Buses is introducing a new version of its all-electric bus, the Volvo 7900 Electric, equipped batteries up to 250 kWh, or 200km/125 miles of range
By Mark Kane Nov 05, 2017
General Volvo Buses To Focus More On Hybrids, Plug-In Hybrids And Electric

Volvo Buses To Focus More On Hybrids, Plug-In Hybrids And Electric

Volvo Plug-In Hybrid Bus Volvo Buses announced that, in near term, it will focus more on hybrids and electric buses. "Interest in energy-efficient vehicles that can operate completely or partly on electricity is growing rapidly worldwide. For Volvo Buses, which is the leader in the field, electromobility is the road to the future." To date, Volvo sold close to 1,200 of it...
By Mark Kane Oct 26, 2013
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