Electric vehicle (EV) fleet and battery storage specialist Zenob\u0113 has partnered with National Express to deliver the first sustainable shuttle bus service to Glastonbury, putting the wheels in motion for the decarbonisation of mass passenger transport to and from large-scale events.<\/p>\n
Zenob\u0113 will provide National Express, the UK\u2019s leading public transport operator, with eight electric double-decker buses to service its Bristol-Glastonbury route, transporting music-lovers directly to the gates of one of the world\u2019s most renowned music festivals in June.<\/p>\n
As well as providing zero-emission buses, Zenob\u0113 will set up a pop-up charging station enabling National Express to charge the vehicles close to where they are needed instead of travelling to a central bus depot. For this, Zenob\u0113 is providing four fast DC chargers and a Powerskid made from second-life batteries for National Express to use for the duration of the festival, enabling each fully charged electric bus to travel up to 173 miles.<\/p>\n
The shuttle service will run from Bristol Bus & Coach Station directly to Worthy Farm, with each bus expected to make three journeys a day, avoiding 348kg of carbon emissions compared with diesel alternatives.<\/p>\n
The news marks an industry first, with Zenob\u0113 and National Express providing the first zero-emission mode of transport directly to the festival gates.<\/p>\n
In contrast to petrol or diesel vehicles, electric buses do not produce carbon dioxide at the tailpipe or release harmful emissions, offering a more environmentally-friendly alternative to travelling by car, taxi or diesel bus.<\/p>\n
Further positive environmental impact will be delivered through the use of Zenob\u0113\u2019s Powerskid made from second-life batteries. Formerly used to power electric vehicles, the refurbished batteries will provide clean and portable power to charge the buses up instead of using a diesel generator, resulting in cleaner air and reduced noise pollution, all while demonstrating the value of a circular economy.<\/p>\n
Zenob\u0113\u2019s innovative pop-up charging solution directly addresses one of the biggest barriers to the electrification of transport to and from festivals and temporary event locations, which are often held in remote locations with limited charging points. Enabling temporary charging means that electrified transport is no longer constrained by existing fixed charging infrastructure or the need to be close to central bus depots to operate electric routes.<\/p>\n
By combining the provision of electric buses with pop-up charging infrastructure, Zenob\u0113 has created a first of its kind prototype for other festivals and large-scale events to replicate, putting the wheels in motion for the decarbonisation of mass passenger transport to and from large-scale events. It\u2019s another example of Zenob\u0113 applying its expertise in electric fleet infrastructure and operations to a range of sectors to spearhead the shift towards a cleaner, greener economy, and its ability to tailor solutions to suit the needs of their partners.<\/p>\n
The Bristol-Glastonbury route is one of more than 60 for which National Express will be operating dedicated services from across the country for the festival. The plans form part of National Express\u2019s commitment to leading the modal shift from private cars to sustainable public transport, with Zenob\u0113 supporting it in its aims to operate a completely zero-emission bus fleet by 2030 and coach fleet by 2035.<\/p>\n
The partnership builds on the pre-existing relationship between Zenob\u0113 and National Express, where in February 2022, Zenob\u0113 agreed to provide 130 electric buses for National Express to operate in Coventry.<\/p>\n
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