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Driventic refurbs London old-timer electric double-decker bus drivetrains

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Driventic refurbs London old-timer electric double-decker bus drivetrains

In London, 28 aging electric double-deckers are being comprehensively refurbished. The electric old-timers will receive new batteries and electric drives. The latter are being supplied by the German drivetrain specialist Driventic. After modernization, the electric double-deckers are set to return to service with the transport company Metroline.

As reported by the bus news website Busplaner, Wrightbus subsidiary NewPower is handling the modernisation of 28 Optare Metrodecker EV vehicles being operated by Metroline. The buses are being given new electric components at NewPower’s facility in Bicester. The buses are being refurbished with new electric solutions to replace ageing components. After being kitted out with fresh gear, the buses will return to operation on London streets with Metroline.

The German supplier Driventic will contribute its electric drivetrain system, VEDS. Axles, batteries, and climate control systems in the e-double-deckers operated by Metroline will also be replaced. CATL will supply the new batteries.

Driventic is the former drivetrain technology unit of supplier Voith, which was spun off a year ago and has been operating independently since then. At the announcement in November 2025, it was stated that Driventic should establish itself as a specialist in alternative and conventional drivetrain technologies for the commercial vehicle industry.

At last year’s Busworld in Brussels, Voith presented its subsidiary even before its official launch. According to statements at the time, the new company, based in Heidenheim, intends to place a strong focus on expanding its e-mobility business. At the same time, Voith emphasised that Driventic should also strengthen the company’s market position in conventional drivetrain solutions.


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