Sono reveals final production design for Sion solar-electric family car

After building 37 series-validation prototypes and kicking off a comprehensive testing program, German automotive startup Sono Motors has now revealed the final production design for the upcoming Sion solar-electric passenger car, plus a solar add-on k… Continue reading Sono reveals final production design for Sion solar-electric family car

Automate the Freight: Autonomous Buses to Start Operation in UK

The UK will get its first full-size autonomous bus service this summer, if final road testing that begins in the next two weeks goes according to plan. Known as Project …read more Continue reading Automate the Freight: Autonomous Buses to Start Operation in UK

First full-size autonomous passenger bus in the UK begins on-road testing

Fusion Processing has announced that an autonomous public transport project will start on-road testing this week, en route to beginning a new 14-mile pilot service ferrying passengers across a long-span suspension bridge in Scotland later this year.Con… Continue reading First full-size autonomous passenger bus in the UK begins on-road testing

Torsus updates its terrain-devouring Praetorian off-road bus

It’s been nearly three years since Torsus introduced the rugged Praetorian off-road bus. This week, it announced some updates to the go-anywhere workforce shuttle, adding in new LEDs capable of lighting up pitch-black job sites, beefing up the air cond… Continue reading Torsus updates its terrain-devouring Praetorian off-road bus

New Flyer launches North America’s first Level 4 autonomous transit bus

Heavy duty transit bus maker New Flyer and Maryland-based autonomous vehicle development company Robotic Research have unveiled the Xcelsior AV self-driving transit bus, which is reported to be North America’s first fully operational heavy duty autonom… Continue reading New Flyer launches North America’s first Level 4 autonomous transit bus

South Korea Blankets Country with Free WiFi On All Public Transit

Wrapping up a multi-year project to provide free WiFi on all public transportation, South Korea’s Ministry of Science and Information and Communications Technology (MSIT) announced that a total of 35,006 buses had been equipped nationwide.

Previously, subscriber-based WiFi had been installed on subways and in subway stations. It was provided …read more

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Torsus debuts world’s most extreme big yellow school bus

From world exploration to safer post-pandemic commuting, Torsus has quickly adapted the design of its Praetorian 4×4 bus to the needs of very different types of users. Its latest adaptation is sure to make children around the world grumble and grimace:… Continue reading Torsus debuts world’s most extreme big yellow school bus