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Volgren-Yutong partnership brings advanced electric bus tech to Australia
In a significant step towards greener public transport, Volgren, a subsidiary of the Marcopolo Group, and Yutong, one of the world’s largest bus manufacturers, have collaborated to introduce the Volgren Optimus/Yutong E12 Battery Electric Bus to the Australian market.
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.
Victoria begins electric bus deployment in Melbourne, installs first offsite charging station
The Victorian government has deployed the first of eight electric buses in Melbourne’s southeast and Australia’s first offsite charging station at Monash University.
Volgren and Wrightbus to deliver hydrogen buses into Brisbane
Media Release
Following their recent landmark partnership, Volgren and Wrightbus will build and deliver two hydrogen-powered fuel cell buses to Transdev’s Capalaba depot in Brisbane.
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ComfortDelGro Australia enters manufacturing partnership with Volvo and Volgren
Media Release by ComfortDelGro Corporation Australia
Three major players in Australian public transport are exploring the possibility of a partnership to build zero-emission buses in...
Volgren signs landmark deal with global hydrogen OEM Wrightbus
Australia's largest bus body builder Volgren has extended its zero-emission capabilities by partnering with leading European hydrogen bus manufacturer, Writghtbus to develop and deploy Hydrogen powered fuel cell buses for the Australian market.
Volgren receives Victorian Government Hydrogen Grant
Media Release By Volgren
Volgren will use a grant from the Victorian state government to develop their first Australian designed and built, commercial-grade hydrogen fuel...
New Melbourne bus franchise provides jobs boost for bus body manufacturer Volgren
Australia’s largest bus body builder, Volgren, announced it would create some 50 new jobs following the Victorian Government’s decision to award Melbourne’s franchise bus...
HESS recommended as preferred vehicle supplier for Brisbane Metro
Media Release
Brisbane City Council has announced world-leading vehicle manufacturer HESS, in partnership with Brisbane-based bus manufacturer Volgren, and electric infrastructure experts ABB, as preferred...
Victoria’s first fully electric bus set to hit Melbourne’s streets
Victoria’s first locally built, fully electric bus will soon hit one of Melbourne’s busiest routes, running on Route 246 between Elsternwick and Clifton Hill...
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