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London Buses Going Green

Posted by: Nate Berg

12 July 2009 - 11:00am

London's iconic red double-decker buses are going green.

A new hybrid bus design has been unveiled in a pilot project in London. The six buses are being tested out right now, and officials are hoping to make a bigger transition after the trial period.

"Development of the public transit vehicles started in 2007 with the $1.4 million grant the Swedish Energy Agency gave Volvo. Fuels savings is set at 25 percent when compared to conventional diesel buses. But the city of London will conduct a real world service trial and assess the savings before going back for more."

Full Story: London’s Iconic Red Buses Go Green
Source: Wired, July 10, 2009
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