Bus & Coach Operators
From right-sizing your electric bus fleet to charging infrastructure and smart energy management
Electric Buses - Zero Emissions
Councils and bus operators are leading the way with the take up of electric vehicles to decarbonise and meet net zero targets. Electric buses improve local air quality and reduce noise pollution, providing a positive impact on local communities.
Positive Business Case
With or without Government subsidy, the economics stack up for electric buses. The total cost of ownership (TCO) is reduced with lower tax, fuel, maintenance and insurance costs. The initial capex investment is offset with the longer lifespan of the assets.
Other Considerations
Opportunity Charging
Pantographs charge electric buses while in service by connecting to overhead charging stations. Charging away from the depot reduces downtime and extends vehicle range.
Less Maintenance
With fewer service and maintenance issues, electric buses are out of service for less time. Operators can optimise fleets with fewer vehicles to meet service demand.
Driver and Passenger Comfort
Electric buses offer a smoother and quieter ride. The driver experience is also improved by a lower centre of gravity, which provides better handling and responsiveness.
Stagecoach’s Chesterfield Bus Depot Goes Electric in First of Four Sites Completed by VEV
VEV has announced the completion of Stagecoach’s electric bus hub at its Chesterfield depot.
The Chesterfield rollout will see 57 electric buses deployed in Spring 2025, replacing more than two-thirds of Stagecoach’s diesel fleet serving Chesterfield and northeastern Derbyshire.
2025: The Year of the Electric Truck - Accelerating the Net Zero Logistics Revolution
Mike Brown, VP Product at VEV, discusses the transformation to electric that’s happening with trucks in the transport and logistics sector. He highlights three forces at play: new technology from pressure on OEMs, leading market players making the transition, and the improving economics for electric trucks.
Mike offers his thoughts on practical steps truck fleets can take to get started in 2025.
Supercharging net zero: the critical role of electrification in local authority fleets
With more than 300 local councils having declared a climate emergency, Warren Engall, Public Sector Marketing Lead, discusses the role UK public sector fleets have in achieving emissions-reduction goals. Local authority fleets can include buses, refuse collection vehicles (RCVs), street cleaning vehicles, community mini-buses, park maintenance and cars used by employees.
Tootbus, the world’s greenest sightseeing bus company, partners with VEV to manage EV bus fleet
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