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    1. Technology

    Hitachi Europe, Optibus partner to help bus fleets transition to zero emissions

    April 30, 2021
    The partners say their combined talents will help transit providers manage risk and cost associated with transitioning to zero-emission fleets.
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    Optibus says optimizing EV schedules makes it easier to operate EV routes, meet regulatory requirements and bid for new EV business.
    Optibus says optimizing EV schedules makes it easier to operate EV routes, meet regulatory requirements and bid for new EV business.

    Hitachi Europe and Optibus are joining their expertise to help municipalities and public transport providers decarbonize their bus fleets.

    The partnership combines Hitachi’s digital and operational capabilities with the Optibus AI platform, offering bus operators the ability to manage risk and cost when electrifying their fleet. Hitachi’s turnkey solution will support both the preparation for, delivery of and post transformation optimization of the fleets.

    “Partnering with Optibus signals our ambition to be a global leader in net zero fleet operations” said Hitachi Europe Head of EV Mike Nugent. “Building on our own digital capability, Optibus helps us deliver zero carbon transport and supports our strategy of providing long-term turnkey solutions to our key clients.”

    The Optibus AI platform powers mass transportation operations in more than 450 cities around the world.

    “We all want to live in cities which are easy to get around and free from pollution” said Optibus CEO and Co-founder Amos Haggiag “We are excited to be working with Hitachi to make that a reality as we work together to reduce CO2 emissions across Europe and beyond.”

    The two companies say they share a commitment to reducing CO2 emissions and making cities more sustainable.