Hybrid Vehicle

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Hybrid Vehicle

A motor vehicle that uses both gasoline and electricity to power the engine. In general, the internal combustion engine is used to charge the electric motor or when the electric motor is idle. Hybrid vehicles have become more popular with increased concern for the environment and alternative energy.

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The vehicle utilises a 32kWh capacity energy storage system, comprising third generation lithium nickel manganese cobalt battery technology, as well as the same components as the latest generation Enviro400H hybrid bus. The battery does not need to be charged externally, avoiding costly infrastructure in depots or at termini.

ALEXANDER DENNIS ENVIRO400ER GIVES ELECTRIC RANGE WITH NEW HYBRID OPTION

Green Frog Hybrid Bus Company announced on Facebook Wednesday that it will return to the conductor fare collection system after finding out that over 30-percent of its passengers did not pay its fare.

Bus company saddened by 'honesty system' failure, halts implementation after a week

For the first time on the streets of Sofia, a hybrid bus will be tested.

Hybrid Bus will be Tested on Streets of Sofia

Each bus costs $779,000, including the charging system, which is $109,000 more expensive than a hybrid bus.

LTD ordering fleet's first all-electric buses

Volvo's new electric hybrid bus, which reduces fuel consumption by 75 per cent compared to conventional diesel buses, will debut at the IAA exhibition in Hannover, Germany, this month.

ABB, Volvo partner for fast-charging

Volvo's new Electric Hybrid bus, which reduces fuel consumption by 75% compared to conventional diesel buses, will debut at the IAA exhibition in Hannover, Germany, this month.

Fast-charging partnership

VDLA has specialised the lastA year in hybrid bus technologyA to compete for the contract, whoseA value is still unknown.

Belgian VDL to deliver 105 hybrid buses to De Lijn - report

Cardiff Bus recently trialled a hybrid bus and will soon test a gas bus.

Wales is left in the slow lane over funding for green buses; CALL FOR HYBRID AND BIOGAS VEHICLES AS POLLUTION RISES

"DesignLine believes there are abundant opportunities for operational expansion in the Middle East, with potential buyers in the region showing keen interest in our electric and hybrid bus technology," he remarked.

Liberty to launch electric buses in UAE

"Western is committed to strong private and public partnerships, as demonstrated by this innovative hybrid bus project, which are fostering research on and development of new technologies," WWU President Bruce Shepard said in a press release.

WWU wins $730,000 grant for hybrid bus

(Hino) announce that they will provide a fuel-cell hybrid bus for a commercial bus route between central Tokyo and Tokyo International Airport (Haneda Airport) run by Airport Transport Service Co., Ltd.

Toyota, Hino to Provide Fuel-cell Bus for Tokyo Airport Routes

Summary: TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's largest car and truck-manufacturing company, Iran-Khodro, is due to unveil the first hybrid bus of the Middle-East in the next 3 months, a company official announced on Sunday.