Siemens powers 37 fully electric double-decker buses in London

Siemens Smart Infrastructure a charging infrastructure firm has partnered with Tower Transit a bus operator in London for 37 new fully-electric double-decker buses in London.

Fully electric double-decker buses

Matthias Rebellius, a managing board member of Siemens AG and CEO of Smart Infrastructure said that “Helping Tower Transit deliver its first depot for fully-electric routes, with these iconic double decker buses, is an important milestone for both the operator and London, as progress continues to be made with improving the air quality and lives of people in the capital. The work at Westbourne Park reinforces Siemens’ growing reputation as one of the world’s leading providers of electrical infrastructure and transport solutions, which are paving the way towards the electrification of the transport sector.”

Westbourne Park garage, on the Great Western Road, is the first depot in London with fully electric routes with power infrastructure, maintenance and charging facilities. First depot for fully electric routes with double-decker buses.

The conversion of the Westbourne Park depot is part of the capital’s plans to deliver greener and cleaner transport for all Londoners. The Metrodecker electric vehicles (EVs) deployed by Tower Transit will save more than 1,800 tons in greenhouse gas emissions every year.

Ashok Leyland subsidiary delivers 21 Metrodecker EVs to UK based First York

The fourth-largest manufacturer of buses in the world and 10th largest manufacturer of trucks globally and the second-largest commercial vehicle manufacturer in India, Ashok Leyland subsidiary company Optare PLC has recently delivered the first of 21 battery-electric Metrodecker EVs to UK-based First York.

The UK-based First York has ordered 107 Metrodecker EVs (electric vehicles) since the launch of the electric bus 18 months ago. Out of 107 first 21, Metrodecker electric buses have been delivered Ashok Leyland said in a statement.

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