Alexander Dennis Autonomous Electric Bus Unveiled for Cambridge Connector Project

Alexander Dennis, a leading manufacturer of buses and a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc., has unveiled its first autonomous electric bus, the Enviro100AEV, developed for the Cambridge Connector project.
This milestone marks a significant step forward in autonomous public transport as the bus is now set to undergo rigorous track testing ahead of its deployment.
The Alexander Dennis autonomous electric bus is part of the UK Government-backed Connector project, aimed at transforming public transportation through cutting-edge technology. The project is supported by Innovate UK and led by the Greater Cambridge Partnership.
Consortium partners include Fusion Processing, IPG Automotive, dRISK, and Gamma Energy, all working together to advance the adoption of autonomous electric vehicles.
At a special event held at Alexander Dennis’ technology hub in Farnborough, the first Enviro100AEV was unveiled in the presence of key representatives from the consortium.
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The project buses, which will be owned by Mistral Group and leased to the Greater Cambridge Partnership, are now entering a crucial phase of testing. The buses will be calibrated and fine-tuned using Fusion Processing’s CAVStar® automated driving system before they are delivered to Cambridge.
These buses are poised to operate on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, a prestigious site that merges biomedical research, healthcare, and education.
The testing phase will ensure the technology is ready for public use, and safety drivers will be trained to supervise the buses during their initial public services set to launch later this year.