The new Van Hool CX45E and CX35E models utilize the CX platform and will feature Proterra® E2 battery technology along with a fully-electric drivetrain.
Since voters green-lit the project by approving its major funding source in 2012, some $1.7 billion in economic development has initiated around the 2.2-mile streetcar line.
BYD employs nearly 800 people in the U.S., a 20-fold increase since the company began operations in the country in 2013.
The station incorporates a number of sustainable elements, including a photovoltaic roof, occupancy-controlled lighting, and the re-use of rooftop water runoff for the station’s water feature.
The order was supported by the Federal Gas Tax Fund, through which the Government of Canada provides funding for municipal infrastructure, including public transit. The funds are administered in B.C. by the Union of British Columbia Municipalities.
They are expected to save the City an estimated $325,000 per bus in operating costs over their lifespan.
Developed in partnership with Commercial Fleet Financing, the shuttle bus is projected to be delivered in early 2018.
The company's K9 pure electric bus can travel up to a maximum speed of 43 mph with a range of up to 124 miles.
The company collaborated with L & R Group of Companies to replace gas-powered shuttle buses at LAX with Zero Emission Utility Shuttles buses.
Overall, North American cities rank low compared to equivalent European or Asian cities due to the car-centric culture that exists today.
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