Transportation

A row of electric buses lined up at a depot in Hyderabad, India, with solar panels visible in the background for an article about India electric buses

Telangana orders 915 electric buses in major clean transit push

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The Indian state of Telangana has ordered 915 electric buses, one of the largest clean transit procurements in India’s history. The move is part of a national push to electrify public transportation, reduce urban air pollution, and cut greenhouse gas emissions. Backed by India’s FAME subsidy scheme and a growing domestic manufacturing sector, the order signals that India’s electric bus transition has moved well beyond pilot programs into large-scale deployment across major cities.

A fleet of bright electric buses moving along a dedicated lane in Dakar, Senegal, with solar panels visible in the background, for an article about Senegal's electric bus network

Senegal launches first all-electric bus network in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Senegal has launched the first all-electric Bus Rapid Transit network in Sub-Saharan Africa, putting 121 zero-emission buses on the streets of Dakar. Powered entirely by renewable electricity — much of it from local solar — the system will carry 300,000 passengers daily, cut commute times in half, and prevent nearly 60,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions every year. The project also prioritizes social equity, with accessible design and subsidized fares for low-income riders and students.

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Electric car sales outpace petrol vehicles across the E.U. for the first time

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For the first time ever, electric car sales across the European Union have surpassed those of petrol-powered vehicles. Data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association show battery EVs claimed 22.6 percent of new registrations in December 2025, edging out petrol at 22.5 percent. Falling prices, expanded charging infrastructure, and the E.U.’s “Fit for 55” climate policy all contributed to the milestone — a sign that Europe’s shift away from fossil fuels is accelerating faster than most analysts expected.

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Malaysia plans to deploy 1,100 electric buses by 2030 in green transport push

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Malaysia has launched the first phase of a plan to deploy 1,100 electric buses by 2030, replacing aging diesel fleets in major cities like Kuala Lumpur. The initiative is part of the country’s Low Carbon Mobility Blueprint and its goal to reach carbon neutrality by 2050. The phased rollout includes new charging infrastructure and local manufacturing incentives, positioning Malaysia as a regional leader in green public transit and clean technology development.

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Global EV sales up 27% in 2025 despite political headwinds

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Global EV sales have soared by 27% in 2025, demonstrating that the move to climate-friendly electric vehicles is an unstoppable market-driven transition.
This phenomenal growth continued despite significant anti-electrification policies and political headwinds coming from the U.S. market.
The surge is delivering significant benefits, eliminating harmful tailpipe emissions to improve public health and protect planetary systems, fueled by rapidly falling battery costs and strong global demand.

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Paris residents vote to make 500 more streets pedestrian

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Parisians voted to pedestrianize a further 500 of the city’s streets, giving fresh momentum to efforts by the French capital’s left-leaning town hall to curb car usage and improve air quality. The referendum will eliminate 10,000 more parking spots in Paris, adding to the 10,000 removed since 2020. The 500 additional streets to be pedestrianized will bring the total number of these so-called “green lungs” to nearly 700, just over one-tenth of the capital’s streets.

California now has more EV charging ports than gas nozzles

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California has steadily amassed its EV charging network with both public and private charging ports over the last few years. In 2024, California boasted 178,500 total EV ports compared to around 120,000 estimated gas nozzles, according to the California Energy Commission. The number of accessible chargers across California has nearly doubled since 2022. Since August, the last time these figures were publicly updated, the state has recorded roughly 26,000 additional publicly accessible EV chargers.

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Nearly half of new E.U. city buses were zero-emission in 2024

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49% of all new E.U. city buses were zero-emission in 2024, making city buses one of the early success stories of the European Green Deal. This growth is due to the faster-than-expected uptake in fuel cell buses, making up 3% of new E.U. city buses in 2024. Battery-electric, however, remains by far the dominant powertrain, with a 46% share. This success is due to both the new European regulation last year sending a clear market signal that the days of diesel buses are numbered and city-level policies such as zero-emission zones and fleet targets.