EVolution is a news, intelligence and analysis service dedicated to the emerging business of supporting electric and hydrogen-fuelled vehicles.

First York begins passenger trials of upgraded electric bus

13 March 2023
The revamped Optare Versa
The new Equipmake HVAC powertrain
The new Equipmake HVAC powertrain

 

Bus operator First York has begun a passenger-carrying trial service following a complete upgrade of one of its first electric vehicles’ power systems.

The Optare Versa, an early generation electric bus, is the first to be converted in a contract awarded to Equipmake, an electrification specialist based in Norfolk.

The bus now features an electric drivetrain and is expected to have a range of 150 miles in all weather conditions thanks to a larger battery and Equipmake’s patented...

+76% more

 

Head of Highways & Transportation
Swindon Borough Council
Swindon
£79,455 p.a. plus benefits
Senior Transport Planner
Islington Borough Council
Islington
£46,437 - £49,638 (PO3)
Graduate Structures Engineer
Kent County Council
Ashford, United Kingdom
£28,995 - £32,769 per annum
View all Vacancies
 
Search
 
 
 

TransportXtra is part of Landor LINKS

© 2025 TransportXtra | Landor LINKS Ltd | All Rights Reserved

Subscriptions, Magazines & Online Access Enquires
[Frequently Asked Questions]
Email: subs.ltt@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7959

Shop & Accounts Enquires
Email: accounts@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7855

Advertising Sales & Recruitment Enquires
Email: daniel@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7861

Events & Conference Enquires
Email: conferences@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7865

Press Releases & Editorial Enquires
Email: info@transportxtra.com | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7875

Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Advertise

Web design london by Brainiac Media 2020