ADL BYD e-buses in New Zealand have clocked up over 1 million kilometres of zero-emission operation, avoiding more than 1,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions in the process. The calculation comes from the manufacturer itself, that belongs to the North America-based NFI Group.

The manufacturer has supplied 18 BYD ADL Enviro200EV electric buses to transport authorities and operators in New Zealand to date, with more on order as the country prepares to fully decarbonise its public transport bus fleet by 2035.

ADL recently announced that it will assemble zero emission buses locally in New Zealand, renewing a partnership with local manufacturer Kiwi Bus Builders. ADL’s electric buses for New Zealand are part of the BYD ADL Enviro200EV range using latest BYD iron phosphate battery and driveline technology.

CO2 cut thanks to e-buses

The biggest carbon reduction in terms of local emissions has been achieved by the fleet of initially six, later eight, electric buses operated by Fullers360 on Auckland Transport services in Waiheke Island, which have prevented the emission of 300 tonnes of CO2 in just eight months, according to ADL.

NZ Bus saved 290 tonnes with five buses in Tauranga and Ritchies 270 tonnes with three buses in Christchurch, while the two trial buses that Auckland Transport has been using in the central business district have cut out 140 tonnes of CO2 emissions since their launch in 2018.

ADL’s General Manager for New Zealand, Tony Moore, said: “Although our fleet of electric buses is small by international standards, as we approach World Environment Day it is heartening to see their contribution to tackling the global challenge of climate change. Their continued impact will be further amplified as we deliver more and more electric buses here in New Zealand, working closely with our partners Kiwi Bus Builders and BYD Australia.”

Related articles

MVG to deploy further 30 Mercedes eCitaro in the coming weeks

In the coming weeks, Stadtwerke München (SWM) will receive 30 new electric articulated buses of the Mercedes eCitaro G model for Munich’s transport company (MVG), is reported on German trade media omnibus.news. MVG CEO, Ingo Wortmann, highlighted that this expansion will bring the fleet to over 100 ...

Irizar ie tram referenced by French central purchasing office CATP

The French Central Purchasing Office for Public Transport CATP has referenced the Irizar ie tram 100% electric BRT bus in two lengths, the 12 m version and the articulated 18 m version, Irizar states. CATP is a service provided by AGIR Transport to all public purchasers. Irizar ie tram enters in CAT...