Tag: bus manufacturing
Brisbane hosts launch of high-capacity zero-emission bus
Global bus manufacturer HESS has officially introduced its high-capacity, zero-emission vehicle, the lighTram 25, at the Bus Industry Confederation’s National Bus and Coach Show in Brisbane.
Victoria’s rail manufacturing gets a boost with new advocate
The Victorian Government announced the appointment of Tamara Culembourg as the new Victorian Rail Advocate, marking a significant step in supporting the state's local train, tram, and bus manufacturing industry.
Exclusive battery recycling deal inked by Lithium Australia, Volvo
Lithium Australia announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Envirostream Australia, has signed an exclusive agreement with the Volvo Group Australia's Buses division that will focus on recycling end-of-life batteries from the latter’s fleet of electric and hybrid buses.
Qld Gov’t makes multi-million dollar investment in local bus manufacturing
The Queensland Government has announced a $134 million investment that will drive the local manufacturing of buses, creating more jobs and upskilling the state’s existing workforce.
Volgren celebrates 50th battery electric bus milestone
Australian bus manufacturing company Volgren announced that the first of two Volvo BZL vehicles with Optimus bodies that are being produced nearby at Eagle Farm serves as the 50th Battery Electric Bus (BEB) for the bus body maker.
Queensland adds 40 to electric bus network to boost zero emission goal
Queensland Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey announced that 40 new zero-emission buses will be rolled out in Moreton Bay, Brisbane, Redland Bay, and the Sunshine Coast throughout 2023.
ACTION contracts Scania for Euro 6 Bus Fleet delivery
The Government of the Australian Capital Territory has chosen Scania, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks and buses, to deliver a fleet...
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Building resilience as manufacturing requirements become more complex
The industrial machinery and heavy equipment manufacturing sector is critical not only for its direct outputs, machines, and equipment that pave the way for construction, agriculture and manufacturing but also for its crucial role in economic development and innovation.
