Yorkshire is getting a fresh charge as Transdev Blazefield begins deploying a £6.6 million fleet of zero emission electric buses on two of its busiest corridors linking Bradford with Keighley. The move marks another sizeable step in West Yorkshire’s slow but determined shuffle towards cleaner urban transport.
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Volvo BZL Electric Bus and New 9700 Coach Expected at Euro Bus Expo
The new model Volvo 9700 coach will be on display at this year's Euro Bus Expo, alongside a battery-electric Volvo BZL single-decker bus as part of a celebration of dealership Volvo Bus UK and Ireland’s 50th anniversary.
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The two-axle Volvo 9700, bound for Halpenny Travel of Blackrock, Co Louth, will be powered by the 13-litre D13K engine, producing no less than 500bhp, it is paired to the I-Shift automated manual transmission.
Volvo says that the engine and driveline used in the 9700 have “several fuel-saving technologies” to reduce consumption by “up to 9%,” in addition to the aerodynamic qualities of a coach that “radiates attitude, elegance and safety.”
Meanwhile, the BZL battery-electric is a demonstrator vehicle with Volvo’s own driveline. The manufacturer says that the BZL range – which also includes a double-decker – comes with “flexible charging options to ensure seamless operation” and that through a partnership approach, it can work with customers on the transition to zero-emission.
Euro Bus Expo will be held between the 1st and 3rd November 2022 at the NEC Birmingham. To register for a free trade pass to attend, visit eurobusxpo.com.
First Bus and FlixBus have announced a five-year partnership that will see eight new or expanded coach routes launching across the UK from next year, strengthening long-distance travel options nationwide. The collaboration marks a major milestone for both companies, with First Bus furthering its reach into the intercity coach market and FlixBus doubling down on its UK expansion.
Yorkshire is getting a fresh charge as Transdev Blazefield begins deploying a £6.6 million fleet of zero emission electric buses on two of its busiest corridors linking Bradford with Keighley. The move marks another sizeable step in West Yorkshire’s slow but determined shuffle towards cleaner urban transport.
At Busworld Europe 2025, BMC unveiled its next-generation PROCITY+ 12M and 18M models, alongside the compact NEOCITY 8.5M EV. Developed in partnership with KIEPE, these vehicles aim to bring practical, zero-emission solutions to urban networks across Europe and beyond. But are they just more electric buses, or genuinely smarter options for operators? Let’s take a closer look.
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