Electric Buses Prove Their Worth Down Under - CleanTechnica

Transport for New South Wales (NSW) has reported positive outcomes from an 18-month regional trial of 12 electric buses, which operated over 1,627 bus days and covered more than 300,000 kilometers across diverse climates and terrains in Armidale, Tweed Valley, Narrabri, Queanbeyan, and Deniliquin. The trial demonstrated that electric buses perform efficiently even on unsealed roads common in regional and remote areas, while delivering significant environmental benefits, including saving over 200 tonnes of tailpipe carbon emissions. Passenger feedback was largely favorable, with 80% expressing satisfaction due to the buses’ comfort, quiet operation, and smooth ride. A key finding from the trial was the cost savings achieved through regenerative braking technology, which recovers energy during braking or downhill travel, reducing operating costs across all environments. This financial benefit, now recognized by accountants, is expected to accelerate the adoption of electric buses. The trial is part of NSW’s broader Zero Emission B